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Trick Williams Talks WWE Rise, TNA Title History, and Big Co-Signs

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Trick Williams explains how watching Stone Cold Steve Austin and The Rock made him want to make people feel something when his music hits.
The episode is an interview with WWE superstar Trick Williams on the Battleground Podcast. Hosts Battle, Eli, and Josh introduce Williams, noting his recent loss of the World Heavyweight Championship and upcoming Elimination Chamber match. Williams discusses his early SmackDown appearance in a different role and how it contrasts with his current main event status. He talks about fan doubts after splitting from Carmelo Hayes, stating they fueled his determination. Williams details his historic achievement as the first active WWE superstar to hold the TNA title, joking about renaming it the 'Trick-A-Nay' title and praising rival Joe Hendry. He describes the surreal experience of entering the Royal Rumble in Saudi Arabia, with 25,000 non-English speaking fans chanting 'Whoop that trick.' Williams reacts to praise from wrestling legend Mark Henry, who said Williams makes him want to wrestle again, and playfully challenges Henry to a match. He explains his transition from NXT to the main roster, citing childhood inspirations like Stone Cold Steve Austin and The Rock, and his goal to make audiences feel energy. Williams recalls the loud Philadelphia crowd at NXT Stand and Deliver, which set an attendance record, and shares his personal connection to the city. He addresses Drew McIntyre's recent praise, calling McIntyre a 'specimen' but asserting his desire to take McIntyre's championship spot. Williams concludes by promoting upcoming WWE shows in Dallas, Louisville, and Raleigh, encouraging fans to buy tickets. The interview is framed by promotional ads for other iHeartRadio podcasts.

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Trick Williams reflects on hearing a Saudi Arabia crowd turn his phrase into a chant.

Trick Williams speaks from inside the moment, not around it, and that gives the Saudi Arabia Royal Rumble entrance its charge. The image of him walking out in white fur while the crowd screams, chants, and goes wild plays less like a victory lap than a private surprise made…

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Press play for Trick Williams in Riyadh, 25,000 chanting fans, and one very confident Joe Hendry caveat.

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