"He's medically cleared as long as he can tolerate the pain" - Vic Joseph shares major update on WWE champion seconds before major title match

A major WWE champion was viciously attacked last week. Vic Joseph provided a major update on him before his title match.

Trick Williams has been feuding with Ridge Holland ever since NXT Halloween Havoc. Ridge even got a pinfall win over the Trick at NXT 2300 which shocked everyone. Holland then became the number one contender for the NXT Championship when he defeated Andre Chase on the November 19 episode of the black and silver brand.

This would be Trick Williams' toughest challenge since he won the title. Last week on NXT, both men came face-to-face in the ring. After a heated confrontation, the NXT Champion attacked Ridge, but it backfired as the challenger was able to hit his finisher on the announcer's table. Trick was hurt and had to be stretchered off to a medical facility along with Ava. This put the NXT Championship match in jeopardy.

Tonight on NXT Deadline, Trick was on his way to the ring for his match when Vic Joseph said, "He's medically cleared as long as he can tolerate the pain."

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After an intense bout, Trick Williams defeated Ridgle Holland and retained his NXT Championship on Deadline.

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