Trick Williams wins TNA World title, makes history at WWE Battleground

Trick Williams secured a historic victory at WWE NXT Battleground on 26th May 2025, becoming the first WWE-contracted star to win the TNA World Title.

The former NXT Champion triumphed over Joe Hendry in a controversial match, marking a monumental moment in wrestling history.

Williams, who had previously held the NXT title, defeated Hendry under contentious circumstances, but that didn't overshadow the significance of his achievement.

After his victory, Williams celebrated in a unique fashion by mocking Hendry’s iconic pose.

A backstage video shared by WWE on X (formerly Twitter) showed Williams performing the famous turn and stance while holding the TNA World Title.

He captioned the post with a confident “Let’s talk about it!”

However, Hendry is unlikely to take his loss lightly.

The match was filled with drama as Williams introduced the TNA Title into the ring, intending to strike Hendry with it.

While Hendry was down, the referee intervened to prevent the use of the belt. In a twist, Hendry attempted a quick pinfall, but Williams kicked out.

The former NXT Champion then slammed Hendry onto the title and secured the win with a running knee.

Hendry’s reaction remains to be seen, but fans can expect a fiery response, possibly on the next episode of NXT or Impact.

The disgruntled champion may demand a rematch, accusing Williams and the referee of underhanded tactics in the title loss.

As the wrestling world watches closely, the next chapter in this heated rivalry is sure to unfold.