WWE’s Trick Williams Explains Meaning Of ‘Lemon Pepper Steppers’

Published: Mar 4, 2026 by Liam | Last Updated: Mar 4, 2026 by Liam

Liam has been reporting & analyzing wrestling news for over eight years, and is currently the Managing Editor at WrestleTalk.com. Immersed in wrestling for 18 years, he has over 11,000 published articles in addition to leading and overseeing WrestleTalk.com's coverage.

WWE SmackDown star Trick Williams has explained the meaning of “lemon pepper steppers” and how a shoe can earn that description.

“Lemon pepper steppers” has become one of Williams’ popular catchphrases since he made his WWE main roster debut.

In an appearance today on the RoneDotCom show, Williams commented on what the phrase actually means and the key to a shoe being described as a “lemon pepper stepper.”

He said:

“Not about the color. Not about the texture. It’s a sauce. It’s like Wingstop, it’s like KFC, it’s the sauce that makes it a Lemon Pepper Stepper.”

ADVERTISEMENT

If you use this transcription or any portion of it, please credit WrestleTalk.com and link to this page.

Williams has already made a notable impact since his call-up from NXT to SmackDown, having recently been part of the Undisputed WWE Championship #1 contender Elimination Chamber match that was won by Randy Orton.

Williams was also in the men’s Royal Rumble match and the four-way WWE Championship #1 contender match at Saturday Night’s Main Event on January 24 that won by Sami Zayn, so he’s technically been in the main event of all three major shows so far this year.

ADVERTISEMENT

To make sure you stay up to date with all the biggest wrestling and WrestleTalk news, follow us on Threads by clicking this link!

Get the latest wrestling news straight to your inbox

By submitting this form, you are consenting to receive marketing emails from WrestleTalk