On a recent edition of his “Hall of Fame” podcast, Booker T discussed Trick Williams’ NXT Title victory and his future in WWE.
Williams defeated Ilja Dragunov to win the NXT Championship earlier this week on NXT Spring Breakin’ (Night One).
You can check out some highlights from the podcast below:
On how Trick Williams winning the NXT Championship will help him when he gets to the main roster: “I made a quote about Trick Williams, and it made headlines all over, every site in the world picked it up. And the quote was, I didn’t think Trick Williams was ready for the main roster just yet. Because I needed needed this to happen. This needed to happen before Trick Williams went to the main roster. Trick Williams’ confidence, when he does get to the main roster, it has to be over the top. Not because he’s there, because he knows what he’s doing. He’s prepared for the situation.
“I think Trick Williams’ run with the NXT Championship is gonna definitely — what we talk about with champions, make him so much better. Because you’re the champion, and you know you got to be a general. You know you gotta lead. Everything falls on you when it goes wrong. So you get a hypersense of going out there and making mistakes, you have a hypersense of going out there and not making mistakes as well. So yeah, it’s gonna make him a whole lot better and I’m gonna be right there in his ear, working to make him better at the same time. I mean, no doubt he’s gonna be under a boatload of pressure, but that’s what champions do. They want to be under pressure.”
On Roxanne Perez’s progression in WWE: “She’s grown into this prodigy, like we talked about. She is definitely a prodigy because her work skills– That’s what I always look at. I look at the work skill, and I look at the little bitty small things that you can do to make the fans feel a certain way. And this new persona definitely has the fans — uou can tell that they feel it. They’re 100% body to this new Roxanne Perez and what she’s doing. And that just lets me know that she’s there again, not just sleeping on laurels.”
Trick Williams’ NXT Title Victory and Future in WWE Discussed by Booker T
In a recent episode of his “Hall of Fame” podcast, legendary wrestler Booker T shared his thoughts on Trick Williams’ NXT Championship win and what it means for his future in WWE.
Trick Williams emerged victorious in a thrilling match against Ilja Dragunov to capture the NXT Championship during the NXT Spring Breakin’ event (Night One). This significant achievement has sparked discussions about Williams’ potential and how it will impact his journey to the main roster.
Booker T initially expressed reservations about Williams’ readiness for the main roster, stating that he believed the young wrestler needed this title win before making the leap. According to Booker T, the victory will boost Williams’ confidence and ensure he is adequately prepared for the challenges of the main roster.
The WWE Hall of Famer emphasized the importance of being a champion and the responsibilities that come with it. As the titleholder, Williams will need to exhibit leadership qualities and take charge in various situations. Booker T believes that this experience will make Williams a better wrestler, as it will heighten his awareness of both avoiding mistakes and capitalizing on opportunities.
Booker T also mentioned that he would be actively involved in mentoring Williams and helping him improve his skills. The pressure on Williams will undoubtedly be immense, but Booker T believes that champions thrive under such circumstances.
During the podcast, Booker T also discussed Roxanne Perez’s progression in WWE. He praised Perez’s growth and referred to her as a prodigy due to her exceptional work skills. Booker T highlighted the importance of the small details that wrestlers can incorporate into their performances to evoke specific emotions from the audience. He commended Perez’s new persona, noting that fans have embraced it wholeheartedly, which indicates her dedication and commitment to her craft.
Booker T’s podcast episode provides valuable insights into Trick Williams’ recent NXT Championship win and sheds light on his potential future in WWE. As Williams embarks on this new chapter of his career, the guidance and support from Booker T will undoubtedly play a crucial role in his development as a wrestler.
To listen to the full podcast episode, you can watch it on YouTube via the embedded link provided.