Trick Williams is officially part of the SmackDown roster in 2026but now we know how the call-up from NXT actually went down behind the scenes.
During his appearance on the No Contest Wrestling podcast on January 21, 2026, Trick was asked how his promotion to the main roster came together, and his answer pulled back the curtain on how WWE handles these big career moments. Trick explained that the process wasnt some dramatic meeting or phone callit all started with a surprise text message from an unfamiliar number.
At first, Trick said he wasnt even sure if it was legit. After that initial message, everything moved fast. Williams said WWE used an internal app to send travel and creative instructions, making it clear his time had come.
When asked whether he got to choose which brand he would join, Trick Williams didnt hesitate to shut that down, saying, No. No, no, I didnt get no say. It all led to Tricks call-up on the January 2, 2026 episode of SmackDown in Buffalo, where he interrupted Sami Zayn and declared his intent to become a World Champion.
Trick Williams didnt just walk into SmackDownhe was pulled into it through a fast-moving, modern-day WWE process that starts with a mystery text and ends with a roster-defining moment. So its clear that his rise to the main roster is as real as it gets.
What do you think of WWEs call-up processshould talent get more input, or is the surprise part of the business? Drop your thoughts below.
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