Prior to becoming a main event player and the WWE NXT World Champion, Trick Williams served as Carmelo Hayes’ hype man.
Speaking on a recent edition of WWE’s “The Bump,” Williams commented on what his pairing with Hayes did for him, how he approached the role, and more.
You can check out some highlights from the interview below:
On what his pairing with Hayes did for him: “Everything, man. That rapport, y’all saw the way the whole arena was jumping. That’s because I have a rapport with that audience. They’ve seen me grow for three years almost, and that all started being alongside Carmelo Hayes. When I first got there, Carmelo was the man. He just won the Breakout Tournament, and it was my job to make Carmelo Hayes look as good as possible. I took my job very seriously.”
On how he approached the role: “By doing that, the harder I went for Carmelo Hayes, the more people got to see me, like, ‘I kind of like this guy.’ It just all worked in my favor. It wasn’t intentional, I was just doing my job, trying to help Carmelo Hayes. Me doing my job so hard really helped me build that rapport with that audience, and here we are today.”
On headlining NXT Stand & Deliver with Hayes: “We made history and we broke records all in the same night. And the thing is, nobody saw this coming. Nobody knew that Trick Williams was going to rise to the occasion. Like, I just had a plan right here. And as great as the moment is, to have that with the man I used to call my brother, I hate to have it end like this but it is what it is. And it’s cool that in the history books when it goes down, they’re gonna say, ‘Hey, who had the biggest attendance ever in an NXT match? They’re gonna say, ‘Trick Williams and Camelo Hayes,’ until the next PLE.”
Trick Williams Reflects on His Journey to Becoming WWE NXT World Champion
In a recent interview on WWE’s “The Bump,” Trick Williams, the newly crowned WWE NXT World Champion, opened up about his path to success and the role he played as Carmelo Hayes’ hype man. Williams expressed his gratitude for the opportunity and shed light on how his partnership with Hayes propelled his career to new heights.
Williams acknowledged the significant impact that his pairing with Hayes had on his rise to stardom. He attributed his success to the strong rapport he built with the audience over the course of three years. Williams stated, “That’s because I have a rapport with that audience. They’ve seen me grow for three years almost, and that all started being alongside Carmelo Hayes.”
When Williams first joined NXT, Hayes had just won the Breakout Tournament, establishing himself as a force to be reckoned with. As Hayes’ hype man, Williams took his role seriously and made it his mission to elevate Hayes’ status. However, in doing so, Williams inadvertently garnered attention and support from fans who appreciated his dedication and charisma.
“The harder I went for Carmelo Hayes, the more people got to see me, like, ‘I kind of like this guy,'” Williams explained. “It just all worked in my favor. It wasn’t intentional, I was just doing my job, trying to help Carmelo Hayes. Me doing my job so hard really helped me build that rapport with that audience, and here we are today.”
Williams and Hayes recently headlined NXT Stand & Deliver, where they made history and broke records. Reflecting on the momentous occasion, Williams expressed both pride and regret. He stated, “And the thing is, nobody saw this coming. Nobody knew that Trick Williams was going to rise to the occasion.” Williams emphasized the significance of their match, which will be remembered as having the biggest attendance ever in an NXT event.
While Williams acknowledged the bittersweet ending to his partnership with Hayes, he remains optimistic about his future in the WWE. He concluded the interview by expressing his determination to continue making an impact and leaving a lasting legacy in the wrestling industry.
As Trick Williams celebrates his well-deserved victory as the WWE NXT World Champion, fans eagerly anticipate his next moves and the exciting opportunities that lie ahead for this rising star.