Trick Williams, (real name - Matrick Mondre Belton), is a 30-year-old professional wrestler and former footballer from Columbia, South Carolina, United States. He is currently affiliated with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), where he competes on the NXT brand as the undisputed NXT Champion. Prior to entering WWE, he kicked off his college football journey with the Hampton Pirates in 2013. Following this, he transitioned to the South Carolina Gamecocks, where he played from 2014 to 2016. In 2018, he took part in The Spring League and seized an opportunity to try out with the Philadelphia Eagles during their rookie minicamp in May of that same year.
As of now, Trick Williams has become a prominent figure in the wrestling industry, amassing over 150K followers on his Instagram. His catchphrase "Whoop that trick," which he frequently uses, has become widely popular among WWE fans. According to the Urban Dictionary, this street slang means, “What you do when your girlfriend steps out of line.” In addition, Williams is currently in a relationship with female professional grappler Anriel Howard, who performs as Lash Legend in the NXT brand.
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How many Titles does Trick Williams have?
Promotion | Titles Won |
World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) |
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Trick Williams WWE Title History
NXT North American Championship :
Trick Williams captured his first title, the NXT North American Championship, on September 30, 2023, by defeating "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio at NXT No Mercy. Just two days later, he made a highly anticipated debut on Raw as the new champion. However, his reign was short-lived as he lost the title back to Dominik on October 3, 2023, during an episode of NXT. This brief tenure marked the shortest reign in the history of the North American Championship.
NXT Championship :
Trick Williams' feud with Carmelo Hayes started with a dramatic turn of events when Williams was ambushed backstage, forcing him out of action. This setback allowed Hayes to seize opportunities in NXT, escalating tensions between them. Their rivalry intensified, culminating in a high-stakes steel cage match at NXT Stand & Deliver, where Williams emerged victorious, bringing an end to their heated feud.
Following this victory, Williams boldly challenged the NXT Champion Ilja Dragunov, risking his NXT career in the process. On April 23, 2024, at Spring Breakin', Williams achieved a career-defining moment by defeating Dragunov and capturing his first NXT Championship. This triumph marked the dawn of the "Whoop That" Era, symbolizing Williams' rise to the top of NXT. He lost the title to Ethan Page in a Fatal-4 Way match
Trick Williams’ Accomplishments
Organisation | Accomplishments |
World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) | Winner of the Men's Iron Survivor Challenge (2023) |
Pro Wrestling Illustrated (PWI) | Ranked No. 213 of the top 500 singles wrestlers in 2023 |
Men's Iron Survivor Challenge (2023) :
In the 2023 Men’s Iron Survivor Challenge, Trick Williams overcame tough competitors like Dijak, Tyler Bate, Josh Briggs, and Bron Breakker. Despite early setbacks, he surged strategically in the final minutes, seizing opportunities by pinning Bate and Breakker. Later, he gained momentum and clinched victory with quick pins on Bate and Breakker as time expired and secured the number one contender spot for the NXT Championship.
FAQ's On Trick Williams Titles
A. Trick Williams' North American Championship reign lasted 3 days.
A. Yes, Trick Williams participated in Eagles rookie minicamp in 2018 as a wide receiver after playing college football at South Carolina.
A. Trick Williams held the NXT Championship for 75 days.
A. Trick Williams trained at Combat Zone Wrestling (CZW) in Philadelphia's 2300 Arena.