Trick Williams appears to be headed as much as the important roster, specifically “WWE SmackDown” with an appearance through the Boxing Day show tapings and reports suggesting he’s listed on the inner roster.
Williams has reigned as NXT, North American, and TNA World Champion during his run within the developmental brand since 2021, and having did not recapture the NXT title and qualify for the Iron Survivor match in recent months, actually appears to have reached the top of the road.
Williams was reported to be backstage for “SmackDown” on Friday ahead of the show, and because the night progressed it became clear why with it emerging that he had appeared in a backstage segment to confront WWE Champion Cody Rhodes. Following on from that, BodySlam’s Cory Hays further reported that Williams is listed internally on the roster, which will be taken as an efficient call-up to the blue brand.
Williams looks to be rejoining his former teammate in Carmelo Hayes on the blue brand – Hayes can also be because of be difficult Ilja Dragunov for the US Championship next week – for the primary time since their feud concluded in April 2024. They did renew their acquaintance for a one-night teaming at “NXT: Homecoming” in September, defeating fellow “SmackDown” stars Tomasso Ciampa and Johnny Gargano.