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's a two-time former NXT Champion and a one-time NXT North American Champion, highlighting his success within WWE's developmental system. He also had a stint in TNA (Total Nonstop Action Wrestling), where he was a one-time TNA World Champion, demonstrating his impact across different wrestling promotions.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

May 26, 1994: Matrick Belton's Birth

On May 26, 1994, Matrick Mondre Belton, now known as Trick Williams, was born. He is an American professional wrestler currently signed to WWE's SmackDown brand.

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2012: Hampton Pirates Scholarship

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

2013: Hamstring Injury

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

2014: Walk-on to South Carolina Gamecocks

In 2014, Matrick Belton abandoned his scholarship and walked on to the South Carolina Gamecocks football team.

2015: College Football Season

In 2015, during his college football career, Matrick Belton caught 11 passes for 121 yards while playing for the South Carolina Gamecocks.

2016: College Football Career End

Matrick Belton played for the South Carolina Gamecocks football team until 2016 alongside his brothers, André and Hassan.

2017: Assistant Coach and Intern

In the fall of 2017, after going undrafted, Matrick Belton spent time 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, Matrick Belton attended the Philadelphia Eagles rookie minicamp on a tryout basis.

2018: Professional Wrestling Career Start

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

February 2021: Signing with WWE

In February 2021, Matrick 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, Matrick Belton signed a developmental contract with WWE, joining the WWE Performance Center and NXT brand.

2022: Feud with Wes Lee

In mid-2022, Trick Williams engaged in a feud with Wes Lee, resulting in a win at NXT: The Great American Bash on July 5, and a loss in a rounds match on the August 9 episode of NXT.

April 4, 2023: Turned Face

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

October 2023: Attack Backstage

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

2023: Men's Iron Survivor Challenge Win

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 his title shot, which Williams won after interference from Kevin Owens.

January 7, 2025: Loss of the NXT Championship

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

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 achieve this feat.