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WWE reportedly halted Trick Williams’ planned United States Championship run after debuting his custom white-fur belt, swiftly transferring the title to Baron Corbin at SummerSlam and leaving backstage plans and Williams’ title arc in question.
Baron Corbin defeated Trick Williams at SummerSlam 2026 to win the United States Championship, leveraging a distraction-filled moment and using the title as a weapon after Lil Yachty’s interference and a distracted referee.
Baron Corbin returned to WWE on SmackDown, interrupting the Carmelo Hayes vs. Trick Williams non-title match and attacking both men to cause a stoppage. It marked his first WWE appearance in nearly two years after leaving in November 2024, with prior rumors of a comeback. Corbin’s WWE history includes feuds with Roman Reigns, AJ Styles and Sami Zayn, plus championship wins and the 2019 King of the Ring, now steering into Hayes and Williams’ feud.
Baron Corbin made a surprise return to WWE on SmackDown, ruining Trick Williams vs. Carmelo Hayes with his End of Days while Trick Williams debuted Lil Yachty’s fur edition United States Championship, signaling a brewing feud between Corbin and Williams.
WWE Backlash 2026 showcased the company's push for new stars, with Bron Breakker and Trick Williams scoring victories and Jacob Fatu rising in defeat, while John Cena announced a new John Cena Classic not tied to Club WWE; the show delivered strong in-ring work and continued forward-looking storytelling, serving as a solid rebound after WrestleMania and Las Vegas critiques and advancing several ongoing feuds.
Trick Williams, accompanied by Lil Yachty, defeated Sami Zayn to retain the United States Championship at WWE Backlash 2026 in a hard-fought, interference-filled bout that saw Zayn land multiple signatures before Williams sealed it with the Trick Shot.
On SmackDown, the Gingerbread Man is resurrected during a funeral tribute orchestrated by Trick Williams, prompting Sami Zayn to vow revenge at Backlash. The storyline escalates when the “dead” man sits up, only to reveal Lil Yachty in disguise, who then blasts Zayn with a candy cane and helps set up a Zayn vs Williams showdown at WWE Backlash.
WWE SmackDown from Tulsa on May 1 set up a United States Championship bout for Backlash 2026 (May 9 in Tampa) after Sami Zayn attacked Trick Williams’ Gingerbread Man mascot; Williams then booked the US Title match for Backlash, with the mascot reportedly killed.
WrestleMania 42 Night Two delivered a narrative-driven night headlined by a grueling main event between Roman Reigns and CM Punk, culminating in the new champion as the two traded near-finishes and showcased endurance. The undercard offered notable moments, including Oba Femi dominating Brock Lesnar, Trick Williams capturing the United States Championship from Sami Zayn, Finn Balor’s Demon-influenced street-style clash against Dom Mysterio, Jade Cargill’s challenge to Rhea Ripley, and Penta El Zero Miedo retaining the Intercontinental Championship in a lively 15-minute ladder match. Overall, the show felt tighter and more cohesive than Night One, signaling renewed creative energy for WWE.
Trick Williams defeated Sami Zayn to win the United States Championship at WrestleMania 42, aided by a high-profile entrance from Lil Yachty and a notable Trick Shot finish that crowned Williams a new breakout star in WWE.
Fightful Select reports WWE had discussed shifting Trick Williams’ character direction more than a month before WrestleMania 42, culminating in his United States Championship win on Night Two after defeating Sami Zayn. Strong crowd reactions and the growing “Whoop That Trick” chants supported a push that appears planned rather than purely driven by fan response, though timing may have been influenced by fan momentum.
WrestleMania 42 Night Two in Las Vegas delivered a marquee moment as Oba Femi defeated Brock Lesnar, a chaotic Intercontinental Championship ladder match saw Penta retain, and Trick Williams captured the WWE United States Championship from Sami Zayn, with live, blow-by-blow coverage of the night’s action.
According to WrestleVotes on Fightful Select (April 16, 2026), WWE’s internal discussions reportedly favor Roman Reigns, Trick Williams, and Penta as the likely winners of their title matches at WrestleMania 42, though plans can still change. Reigns is positioned to win the World Heavyweight Title, Williams to claim the United States Title, and Penta to defend the Intercontinental Championship in a ladder match, signaling major momentum for all three as showtime approaches.
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.