Ricky Saints blasts Trick Williams with mic on SmackDown
Ricky Saints blindsided United States Champion Trick Williams with a microphone on the June 26, 2026 edition of WWE SmackDown in London. Saints punched Lil Yachty, then struck Williams while he checked on his ally, escalating their U.S. Title feud one night before their Night of Champions match.
Key Takeaways
- Ricky Saints hit Trick Williams with a microphone during SmackDown's opening segment at London's O2 Arena on June 26, 2026.
- The London crowd chanted "Who are you?" at Saints before he fired back with a provocative line about Lash Legend.
- Williams revealed he married Lash Legend in Jamaica during the segment alongside Lil Yachty.
- Saints had become the No. 1 contender for the United States Championship heading into the segment.
- Trick Williams retained the U.S. Championship against Saints at Night of Champions on June 27, per match results.
What happened between Ricky Saints and Trick Williams on SmackDown?
United States Champion Trick Williams opened the June 26 SmackDown with rapper Lil Yachty at his side, addressing his absence from the previous week. Williams told the London crowd he had been in Jamaica celebrating his wedding to Lash Legend, with Yachty describing the reception as a grand celebration.
Williams then reminded everyone that Ricky Saints had become the new No. 1 contender for his title. Saints interrupted to congratulate the champion on his marriage before mocking his decision-making. Saints declared the Trick Williams hype train was about to end and promised he would leave their title match as the new United States Champion.
The verbal exchange escalated when Williams threatened to knock Saints' teeth down his throat and Yachty joked about Saints' shoe size. Saints called Yachty the "peanut gallery" and punched the rapper when he refused to work with him. As Williams checked on Yachty at ringside, Saints rushed back in and smashed the champion with a microphone before escaping. WWE posted highlights of the segment, calling it a "sneaky statement" ahead of the title match.
Why did the London crowd chant "Who are you?" at Ricky Saints?
Before the physical confrontation, the O2 Arena audience directed "Who are you?" chants at Ricky Saints during his promo. Rather than appearing rattled, Saints leaned into the moment with a provocative comeback that drew a massive reaction from the crowd.
According to Yahoo Sports, Saints told the audience he was "your wife's favorite lover" in response to the chants. Williams fired back that he would send Saints "back to London Bridge" as fans countered with "Whoop That Trick!" chants.
The hostile reception underscored Saints' positioning as a rising challenger still building mainstream recognition on the main roster. His willingness to trade insults with a London crowd that clearly favored the champion added another layer to the rivalry.
How did the feud lead into Night of Champions?
The microphone attack capped the final SmackDown buildup before Trick Williams and Ricky Saints met for the United States Championship at Night of Champions on June 27. The segment ended with both men staring each other down, adding more heat to the pay-per-view clash.
At Night of Champions, Trick Williams retained the title after countering Saints' Revolution DDT attempt and hitting the Trick Shot, according to NoDQ.com. Saints had jumped Williams from behind to open the match and later tricked the referee into ejecting Lil Yachty from ringside by faking a kendo-stick strike.
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