Trick Williams recalls first indie match experience on podcast
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 5:30 PM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026

WWE star Trick Williams discussed the emotions he felt during his first independent match in 2018 on the podcast '4th And South w/ Jarvis Landry & Leonard Fournette.' He compared the experience to football but more intense, recalling that he stayed awake for 48 hours after the event due to the adrenaline and excitement. Williams, who transitioned from college football at the University of South Carolina to wrestling, shared that his debut enhanced his passion for the sport. He signed with WWE in February 2021 and has seen rapid success since joining the main roster.
- •Trick Williams made his wrestling debut in 2018.
- •He signed with WWE in February 2021.
- •Williams discussed his experience on a recent podcast.
- •He felt intense emotions similar to playing football.
- •Williams quickly rose to success in WWE, winning the United States Championship.
- 5:30 PMWrestling Inc — WWE's Trick Williams Recalls First-Ever Indie Match, Staying Awake For Days After
"WWE star Trick Williams recalled the energy following his first-ever match on the independent scene, saying he stayed awake for days after the event.
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