History of Trick Williams in Timeline

Matrick Mondre Belton, known as Trick Williams, is an American professional wrestler currently signed to WWE's SmackDown brand. He is a two-time former NXT Champion and a one-time NXT North American Champion in WWE. Williams has also wrestled for Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA), where he held the TNA World Championship, making him a former one-time champion in that promotion as well.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

May 26, 1994: Matrick Belton Born

On May 26, 1994, Matrick Mondre Belton, now known as professional wrestler Trick Williams, was born.

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2012: Hampton Pirates Scholarship

In 2012, Belton received a full scholarship to play college football for the Hampton Pirates.

2013: Hampton Pirates Season Cut Short

In 2013, Belton's football season with the Hampton Pirates was cut short due to a pulled hamstring.

2014: Walk-on for South Carolina Gamecocks

From 2014 to 2016, Belton walked on to the South Carolina Gamecocks football team, his father's alma mater, playing alongside his brothers André and Hassan.

2015: 11 passes for 121 yards during college career

In 2015, Belton caught 11 passes for 121 yards during his college career.

2016: Played for the South Carolina Gamecocks

From 2014 to 2016, Belton walked on to the South Carolina Gamecocks football team, his father's alma mater, playing alongside his brothers André and Hassan.

2017: Assistant Coach and Intern at Airport High School

In the fall of 2017, after going undrafted, Belton worked as an assistant coach and student-teacher intern at Airport High School in West Columbia, South Carolina.

May 2018: Philadelphia Eagles Rookie Minicamp

In May 2018, Belton attended the Philadelphia Eagles rookie minicamp on a tryout basis.

2018: Start of Professional Wrestling Career

In 2018, Belton began his professional wrestling career, training under his uncle in Philadelphia and wrestling under the name Sweet Daddy Trick.

February 2021: Signed with WWE

In February 2021, Belton signed a developmental contract with WWE and began training at the WWE Performance Center.

February 24, 2021: WWE Developmental Contract

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

2022: Feud with Wes Lee

In mid-2022, Williams feuded with Wes Lee, winning at NXT: The Great American Bash on July 5, but losing in a rounds match on the August 9 episode of NXT.

April 4, 2023: Turned Face on NXT

On April 4, 2023, Williams and Hayes turned face on NXT after Bron Breakker attacked them.

October 2023: Attacked Backstage

In October 2023, Williams was found attacked backstage before a fatal four-way match for an NXT Championship opportunity, causing a rift with Hayes.

2023: Men's Iron Survivor Challenge Winner

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

January 2, 2024: NXT Championship Match Announcement

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

January 7, 2025: Lost 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 Eddy Thorpe, ending his second reign at 98 days.

April 27, 2025: TNA Debut

On April 27, 2025, Trick Williams debuted in Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) 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. He became the first WWE-contracted wrestler to win a TNA championship.