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Trick Williams earns a WrestleMania 42 match on SmackDown with no opponent announced yet, while Sami Zayn is left without a Mania bout for now and vows to find a way onto the card, setting the stage for a potential heel turn or new challenger.
Sami Zayn won a chaotic four-way against Randy Orton, Damian Priest, and Trick Williams at WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event on January 24, 2026, after hitting Priest with a Helluva Kick; Orton dominated early with power moves and table slams, Trick Williams interfered to derail pins, and McIntyre tried a post-match attack that Zayn repelled as pyro signaled the victory.
Spoilers from the January 16 WWE SmackDown in London reveal Randy Orton, Trick Williams, Damian Priest, and Sami Zayn winning their qualifying bouts to advance to a fatal four-way for the World Heavyweight Championship No.1 contendership at Saturday Night’s Main Event on January 24.
The August 19, 2025, WWE NXT show featured a series of intense matches including a Philadelphia Street Fight between Yoshiki Inamura and Josh Briggs, and a main event where Je’Von Evans defeated Trick Williams to become the #1 contender for the NXT Championship, along with various tag team and singles matches, backstage segments, and storyline developments.
The article reviews an NXT episode highlighting inconsistent storytelling, unclear faction motivations, and underdeveloped characters like DarkState and Trick Williams, reflecting broader issues in the show's focus and narrative cohesion.
This week's NXT episode featured a controversial storyline involving Eddy Thorpe, who manipulated events to secure a championship match against Trick Williams, raising questions about his character's direction. The show also highlighted a strong match between Je'Von Evans and Wes Lee, and ongoing rivalries in the women's division, including Roxanne Perez vs. Giulia. Despite some compelling moments, the episode felt disjointed and lacked depth, as it set the stage for the upcoming New Year's Evil event.
Eddy Thorpe shocked WWE NXT fans by revealing he staged his own attack to avoid the Iron Survivor Challenge and secure a title match against Trick Williams. This revelation came after Thorpe signed a contract for the NXT title match, leaving NXT GM Ava stunned. Thorpe's cunning plan was to manipulate the situation to gain a championship opportunity without earning it, setting up a highly anticipated match against Williams next week.
The December 3, 2024 episode of WWE NXT will feature an unannounced promo segment with Trick Williams and Ridge Holland, adding intrigue ahead of the Deadline Premium Live Event. This segment joins a packed lineup including Last Chance Fatal Four-Way Iron Survivor Challenge Qualifying Matches, a six-team Battle Royal, and a grudge match between Nikkita Lyons and Karmen Petrovic. With appearances by legends like X-Pac and Eric Bischoff, the episode promises surprises and action.
Bubba Ray Dudley teamed up with NXT champion Trick Williams to face Ethan Page and Ridge Holland at the ECW Arena in Philadelphia. Despite their efforts, the babyface team lost, with Williams taking the pinfall from Holland, hinting at future title scene developments. Post-match, Bubba and Trick were involved in a nostalgic segment reminiscent of the Dudley Boyz's heyday, culminating in D-Von Dudley bringing out tables to put Page through one, delighting wrestling fans.
Rapper Sexyy Red made her WWE NXT debut and will host NXT Battleground next month. Her role is expected to continue beyond the event, similar to previous musical guests like Poppy. Red's backstage presence was well-received, and she played a significant part in this week's episode, including unveiling the new Women's North American Championship and assisting Trick Williams in a main event match.
NXT featured a surprise appearance by Sexyy Red, who unveiled the Women’s North American championship and announced she’s hosting Battleground. The show included a mix of matches, plot developments, and character vignettes, culminating in a main event that tied together multiple storylines. Ethan Page made a surprise appearance, adding intrigue to ongoing mysteries. Overall, the episode was well-received for its engaging content and effective use of guest stars.
Plans for a main event match during WWE WrestleMania 40 weekend have been revealed, with Trick Williams scoring a significant win over Carmelo Hayes at NXT's Stand & Deliver show. Following this, Williams challenged NXT Champion Ilja Dragunov for the NXT Championship at the upcoming NXT Spring Breakin’ event, with Dragunov accepting but adding the stipulation that Williams would leave NXT if he lost. Additionally, Hayes has challenged Williams to a Steel Cage match on the next episode of the show, and it's been revealed that the Steel Cage stipulation was originally considered for their match at Stand & Deliver.
The Rhodes family reacts to The Rock's attack on Cody, with Dustin and Brandi Rhodes expressing their thoughts on social media; WWE reportedly has plans for Carmelo Hayes and Trick Williams on the main roster following their grudge match at NXT Stand & Deliver; Minneapolis is reportedly expected to host WrestleMania 41, with organizers hopeful for an official announcement soon.
WWE NXT delivered a quality night of action at Vengeance Day, with Carmelo Hayes turning on his closest friend Trick Williams and Baron Corbin and Bron Breakker completing their Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic journey. Lola Vice cashed in the women's Breakout contract, leading to a brawl with Roxanne Perez, while Riley Osborne faced Lexis King and Malik Blade and Edris Enofé sought a rebound win against Nathan Frazer and Axiom.
WWE NXT on Jan. 30 featured Trick Melo Gang advancing to the men's Dusty Classic finals, Trick Williams facing off with Ilja Dragunov, and other matches including Elektra Lopez vs. Lola Vice and Roxanne Perez vs. Tatum Paxley. The show delivered a decent performance but fell short in some matches, with the ongoing drama between Trick Williams, Carmelo Hayes, and Ilja Dragunov being the most important angle.