History of Trick Williams in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 9, 2026

Matrick Mondre Belton, known as Trick Williams, is an American professional wrestler currently signed to WWE's SmackDown brand. He is the current WWE United States Champion, marking his first reign. Williams is also a former two-time NXT Champion and one-time NXT North American Champion. He has also wrestled in TNA, where he is a former TNA World Champion. Before wrestling, he was a football player.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

May 26, 1994: Matrick Belton's Birth

On May 26, 1994, Matrick Mondre Belton, who would later become known as Trick Williams, was born.

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2012: High School Graduation and College Football

In 2012, Matrick Belton graduated from Keenan High School and began playing college football on a full scholarship for the Hampton Pirates.

2013: Hamstring Injury at Hampton University

In 2013, Belton's football season at Hampton University was cut short due to a pulled hamstring.

2014: Walk-On for South Carolina Gamecocks

In 2014, Belton abandoned his scholarship to walk on to the South Carolina Gamecocks team, his father's alma mater.

2015: College Career High

In 2015, Matrick Belton had a college career high, catching 11 passes for 121 yards.

December 2016: Graduation from University of South Carolina

In December 2016, Matrick Belton graduated from the University of South Carolina with a degree in physical education.

2017: Undrafted and Coaching

In 2017, Belton went undrafted and spent time as an assistant coach and student-teacher intern at Airport High School.

December 2018: WWE Tryout

In December 2018, After being cut from the mini-camp, Belton tried out for WWE after sending in a tape.

2018: Start of Wrestling Career

In 2018, Belton began his professional wrestling career as Sweet Daddy Trick, training in Philadelphia.

January 31, 2020: First Recorded Match

On January 31, 2020, Sweet Daddy Trick had his first recorded match, losing to D. J. Hyde.

February 2021: WWE Developmental Contract

In February 2021, Belton signed a developmental contract with WWE.

February 2021: Signing with WWE

In February 2021, Trick Williams signed with WWE and began performing on the SmackDown brand.

February 24, 2021: Signing WWE Contract

On February 24, 2021, Belton signed a developmental contract with WWE.

2022: Feud with Wes Lee

In mid-2022, Trick Williams feuded with Lee, defeating him at NXT: The Great American Bash before losing to Lee in a rounds match on the August 9 episode of NXT.

April 4, 2023: Turning Face

On April 4, 2023, Williams and Hayes turned face after Bron Breakker turned heel by attacking them.

October 2023: Hayes Attacks Williams

In October 2023, Hayes attacked Williams with a steel chair, ending their partnership.

2023: Iron Survivor Challenge Win

In 2023, Trick Williams won the Men's Iron Survivor Challenge.

January 2, 2024: Trick Williams Wins Title Shot

On January 2, 2024 at NXT: New Year's Evil, after it was announced that Dragunov was not medically cleared to wrestle, Hayes placed Williams in a match against Grayson Waller with his title shot on the line, which he won after interference from Kevin Owens.

January 7, 2025: Loss of NXT Championship

On January 7, 2025, at NXT: New Year's Evil, Williams lost the NXT Championship to Oba Femi in a triple threat match also involving Thorpe, ending his second reign at 98 days.

April 27, 2025: TNA Debut

On April 27, 2025, Trick Williams made his Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) debut at Rebellion, attacking Joe Hendry.

May 2025: TNA World Championship Win

In May 2025, Trick Williams won the TNA World Championship, marking his first world championship and making him the first WWE-contracted wrestler to win a TNA championship.