Trick Williams Receives Veteran Lesson on WWE SmackDown

Trick Williams, the reigning United States Champion, was confronted backstage by veteran wrestler Baron Corbin on WWE SmackDown. Corbin, who famously pinned Roman Reigns in 2019, delivered a measured warning to Williams, telling him that when he reaches the top contender spot for the Undisputed WWE Title, Corbin will "whoop that Trick." The exchange set the tone for Williams' upcoming match against Corbin at SummerSlam 2026.

Williams, a former South Carolina Gamecocks football player who attended a Philadelphia Eagles mini‑camp, recounted his first independent‑circuit match, describing the experience as a 48‑hour sleepless marathon. He signed with WWE in February 2021 after stints in Combat Zone Wrestling and KnokX Pro Wrestling, debuted on NXT in September, and quickly captured the United States Championship at WrestleMania 42.