Trick Williams on Unreal, John Cena and SummerSlam gold
Trick Williams is pulling back wrestling’s curtain in Netflix’s WWE Unreal season 3, while preparing to defend the United States Championship against Baron Corbin at SummerSlam. The rising star also credits John Cena’s career advice for shaping his mindset since NXT.
Key Takeaways
- Trick Williams features heavily in WWE Unreal season 3, now streaming on Netflix.
- He told The Independent he does not mind taking fans behind wrestling’s once-secret curtain.
- John Cena’s advice to “make it your time” helped shape his rise from NXT onward.
- As United States Champion, he faces Baron Corbin at SummerSlam, live on Netflix.
- Manager Lil Yachty has trained with him, with a possible in-ring match teased.
What did Trick Williams say about WWE Unreal?
As WWE released the third season of its behind-the-scenes documentary series Unreal, Trick Williams spoke to The Independent about life in and out of the ring.
The fan favourite discussed touring the world with his fiancée and fellow wrestler Lash Legend, plus his parents’ emotional reactions to watching him succeed on the biggest stage.
He also explained why he does not mind taking fans behind the curtain of an industry that was once tightly concealed—and what it takes to become an all-round performer who connects with crowds.
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How did John Cena’s advice change Trick Williams’ career?
In an exclusive interview with Metro, the 32-year-old United States Champion said his bond with Cena goes deeper than one filmed pep talk.
A scene in Unreal shows Cena speaking with Williams and Oba Femi before their first WrestleMania matches earlier this year. Williams said Cena has made himself available to new talent dating back to NXT.
“I would say Cena’s more of a psychological guy,” he told Metro. “He thinks, ‘What’s the story? Why are we doing what we’re doing?’ He makes you think about the business, the ABCs of wrestling.”
When Williams asked how to know “when it’s your time,” Cena urged him to take the opportunity by the horns and believe that now is his time. Williams said he has lived in a “every day is my day” mindset ever since deciding to do things on his own as Trick Williams.
What is next for Trick Williams at SummerSlam?
Williams will make his SummerSlam debut defending the United States Championship against recently returned Baron Corbin. SummerSlam streams live on Netflix on Saturday 1 and 2 August from 11pm BST.
Fans have embraced his charisma and the “Whoop that Trick” chants that fill arenas worldwide. He noted his theme has no lyrics because the crowd interaction is the soundtrack—whether in Canada, Europe, the UK or Saudi Arabia.
Rapper Lil Yachty has managed him since April and presented a custom white-fur United States Title that Williams calls his “legacy title.” Williams teased that Yachty may have a match sometime soon and that they have been training.
Looking further ahead, Williams said he is “here for the long haul,” with sights set on years of WrestleMania main events and becoming a cultural icon around the world.