Trick Williams discusses skills gap between football and WWE wrestling
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 4:30 PM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026

Trick Williams, a former football player turned WWE wrestler, spoke on "Tap Out Tea" about the differences in skills required for each sport. He highlighted that while football emphasizes staying upright and avoiding tackles, wrestling prioritizes mastering falls and getting back up. Williams acknowledged his initial struggle in adjusting to this new mentality during wrestling training. Alongside his transition, he is focusing on character development and finding suitable wrestling moves that fit his persona. Several other WWE wrestlers, including Roman Reigns and Baron Corbin, also share a football background.
- •Williams transitioned from football to WWE wrestling.
- •He highlights key skills differences between the two sports.
- •Williams initially struggled with the wrestling training mentality.
- •Character development is a current focus in his wrestling career.
- •Other WWE wrestlers also have football backgrounds.
- 4:30 PMWrestling Inc — WWE's Trick Williams Explains How Football And Wrestling Require Opposite Skills
"According to Trick Williams, there is one way in which being a football player and a WWE wrestler are polar opposites.
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