Trick Williams wins United States Championship at WrestleMania 42

12 articles · Updated · Fox News · Apr 25

Williams defeated Sami Zayn before over 50,000 fans at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on April 19, 2026.
He credits his perseverance and mental strength, developed during his college football career at Hampton and South Carolina, for his wrestling success.
Williams previously held the NXT Championship twice, the NXT North American Championship, and the TNA World Championship before making his WrestleMania debut.

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