Trick Williams successfully retained the TNA Championship during the main event of WWE NXT, with assistance from the former Top Dolla, now known as AJ Francis. While Williams was distracted by his TNA rival Elijah, Francis and Casey Navarro took out Santana, allowing Williams to execute a trick shot and secure the win. Santana dominated much of the match, forcing Williams to escape outside the ring at one point. After a back-and-forth battle involving a Death Valley driver and a 450 splash, Williams narrowly avoided a pinfall by grabbing the rope. In a dramatic moment, Williams grabbed Elijah’s guitar at ringside, smashed it using the ring steps, and then faced off with Elijah outside the barricade. Meanwhile, Navarro and Francis incapacitated Santana, allowing Williams to finish strong and hold onto the championship.
Fan Take: This thrilling match highlights how alliances and interference are becoming game-changers in WWE NXT storylines, keeping fans on the edge of their seats. It also shows that Trick Williams is a crafty and resilient champion, promising exciting developments for the TNA title and the wider wrestling scene.
