WWE Hall Of Famer Believes Trick Williams Could Main Event WrestleMania Next Year

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Two-time WWE Hall of Famer Booker T believes former NXT North American Champion Trick Williams could main event WrestleMania next year.

At NXT Vengeance Day 2024, Ilja Dragunov defeated Trick Williams to retain the NXT Championship in the main event. This bout marked the biggest match of Trick’s career to date and the next step in his progression.

One person who has long been a huge fan and supporter of Williams is WWE Hall of Famer and NXT color commentator Booker T. He is known for adding his own lyrics to Trick’s theme song during his entrance.

Carmelo Hayes finally turned on Williams following his title match at Vengeance Day. On the February 6 episode of WWE NXT, Hayes even took a shot at Booker when explaining his actions.

Speaking on the Hall of Fame podcast with co-host Brad Gilmore, Booker T was asked to share his thoughts on Carmelo Hayes dissing him on NXT. He answered:

“That tells me a whole lot. It tells me a whole lot about ‘Melo, man. Kid got very, very thin skin. Because me personally, I didn’t do anything to ‘Melo.”

“I thought when I would vibe as far as the ad-libs, as far as Trick Williams’ song, that was just something I was getting into.”

“But that literally had nothing to do with Carmelo Hayes. But it seemed like it did something to him. It seemed like he took offense to it. It perhaps shook his confidence.”

“Maybe it shook his confidence when he had so many title shots and just couldn’t get over the edge after Ilja Dragunov got that spot. Me personally, I don’t know.”

“But I do take it personally, and I talked to the young man about it. But I have no ill will as far towards Carmelo Hayes.”

On Trick Williams being destined for big things, Booker T said:

“Do I think he’s a guy that’s gonna do a hell of a lot in this business? Oh, yes, I think he’s gonna do a hell of a lot. But Trick Williams, that kid? After what I saw at Vengeance Day, [he] showed up, showed out.”

“How matches has Trick had on live television? How many has Carmelo had? [Brad Gilmore notes he’s had many more] Exactly my point.”

“I’m gonna tell you, I can spot talent. I can see when somebody getting ready to get the rocket put on them and get sent straight to the moon.”

“Look here, Trick, this kid could be main eventing WrestleMania next year. Am I gonna say that about ‘Melo? Hell no. I like this kid, he’s a good kid. But so is my next-door neighbor,”

A major WWE star has applauded Carmelo Hayes’ heel turn on Trick Williams, which you can read here.

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