WWE Extremely Impressed With Recent Reaction For NXT Star Trick Williams

Highlights

• Trick Williams made a memorable appearance on SmackDown, receiving a significant pop from the crowd.
• The SmackDown creative team was blown away by the crowd's reaction to Williams, seeing him as a potential future WrestleMania main eventer.
• Williams has showcased his potential and popularity with the crowd, setting the stage for his future ascension to Raw or SmackDown.

It might have caught WWE off guard during SmackDown when NXT star Trick Williams made a memorable appearance that went over extremely well with the WWE Universe and live crowd. That said, it probably shouldn't have. When Williams came to the aid of his longtime friend and tag team partner Carmelo Hayes, he earned a significant pop from the crowd, echoing his popular "Whoop That Trick" catchphrase. It's the same reaction he's been getting for weeks in NXT.

Still, it's good news for the performer and WWE, who believe they've got a future main eventer on their hands. According to Haus of Wrestling's Nick Hausman, the SmackDown creative team was "blown away" by the crowd's reaction to Williams. This has led some within the company to believe that the 29-year-old has the potential to become a "future WrestleMania main eventer." You can see from the video below how quickly the crowd got behind him.

Williams, who initially debuted on NXT in 2021 as Hayes' sidekick, has steadily carved out a spot for himself and has become quite popular. They are teasing a split with Hayes during the Dusty Classic and it's not clear when he'll be called up regularly, but based on the reaction, it might not be all that far off. His journey will reach a pivotal moment at the Vengeance Day premium live event, where he is scheduled for double duty. First, he will team up with Hayes in the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic final against Bron Breakker and Baron Corbin. Subsequently, Williams will compete in the main event for the NXT Championship against Ilja Dragunov. The results of those matches could provide some insight into the company's future plans.

Regardless of the outcome, Williams has undeniably showcased his massive potential and popularity with the crowd. This sets the stage for his future ascension to either Raw or SmackDown where he could emerge as a top star in the WWE landscape.

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NXT Stars Getting A Good Look Shortly

Trick Williams isn't the only NXT performer WWE appears ready to take a closer look at. It appears Bron Breakker is going to sign with SmackDown, there's talk that Tiffany Stratton might be due for a promotion, and Hayes himself seems to be nearing a regular spot on the blue brand.

The next generation is being given an opportunity and the future looks bright.