Several top AEW stars have voiced their support for Trick Williams following his promotion from WWE NXT to Friday Night SmackDown. On the January 2nd episode of SmackDown, which featured significant moments like a title change, Randy Orton’s return after months away, and Matt Cardona re-signing with WWE after nearly six years, Trick Williams also made his official move to the SmackDown roster. He immediately faced off against WWE veteran Sami Zayn.
Trick Williams was warmly received by the Buffalo audience, who echoed the “Hoop That Trick” chant familiar from his NXT days, showing strong support for the two-time NXT Champion. AEW’s Swerve Strickland also expressed his admiration on Twitter by simply tweeting “#HoopTheTrick.” Fans don’t have long to wait for Trick Williams’ main roster in-ring debut, scheduled against Rey Fenix on the January 9th SmackDown episode in Berlin, Germany.
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Fan Take: This development is a significant moment for AEW fans as it highlights the growing respect and goodwill between AEW and WWE talents. Trick Williams’ transition signifies the fluid and dynamic nature of modern pro wrestling, potentially leading to exciting cross-promotional storylines that could enrich the industry.
