Plans After WrestleMania
While the plans for Trick Williams appear clearer, even if WWE creative’s broader vision for the card remains hazy, the long-term vision following WrestleMania is much more uncertain. In Williams, WWE has that rare total package performer. He is an effective in-ring competitor, carries arguably the most electric entrance in the company, and stands out as one of the best talkers in the game. He has every tool necessary to be a cornerstone of the main roster.
For a while, one element WWE had been lacking was the consistent development of younger talent, but the tide is clearly turning. With the addition of Williams, Oba Femi, and Je’Von Evans, the company is finally prioritizing the athletes who will lead the roster into the future.
It appears WWE is ready to pull the trigger on these three sooner rather than later. Reports suggest Oba Femi is the leading candidate to face Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania, a massive spotlight that could propel him toward a future title opportunity. Meanwhile, Je’Von Evans seems poised for a breakout of his own, with many expecting him to set his sights on the Intercontinental Championship next.
Winning the Money in the Bank ladder match on September 6 in New Orleans feels like the ideal trajectory for Williams.
With Randy Orton potentially poised to become the next Undisputed WWE Champion should he unseat Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania, Williams’ confrontation with Orton this past Friday on SmackDown suddenly makes a lot of sense. And of course, that electric staredown during the Elimination Chamber is still fresh in everyone’s minds.
Winning the Money in the Bank ladder match has historically been viewed as a “Leap of Faith” moment, and no one has positioned themselves better for it this year than Trick Williams. He possesses the rare total package: high charisma and confidence backed by solid ring work, with perhaps the best entrance in WWE as the icing on the cake.
If WWE wants to let Trick prove that the “Trick Era” has arrived, letting him climb that ladder would give him more than just a contract; it would give him the keys as the next man up. Whatever WWE decides to do with Trick Williams this year, one thing is certain: the fans are more than ready for it.
