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Trick Williams Discusses Potential Alliance with Former Partner Carmelo Hayes

ByBishal RoyProfessional Wrestling Journalist

NXT star Trick Williams is open to the idea of possibly joining forces with his former partner, Carmelo Hayes.

After NXT was rebranded to NXT 2.0 back in 2021, Trick Williams and Carmelo Hayes started teaming up. During their run together Hayes thrived as champion while Williams was a star in the making. Williams tried to come out of Hayes\’ shadow and went after gold as well.

However, things started to heat up between the two and they split at NXT Vengeance Day when Hayes turned on his best friend. This led to a grudge match at NXT Stand & Deliver which Williams won. Eventually, Hayes was called up to the main roster while Williams is enjoying his run at NXT.

Trick Williams recently spoke to Going Ringside about the idea of burying the hatchet with Hayes. The former NXT Champion stated that Hayes was always the one with the issue. However, Willims assured if Hayes needs help, he has got his back.

\”I mean, to be honest with you, I never had a problem with Melo. He had a problem with me. But, of course (there’s a chance we could rekindle that friendship). If I tell you, ‘You’re my boy, you’re my brother,’ I mean that all the way thick and through so, man, I can see us having room to — you know, if he needs my help, I got his back.\

Trick Williams will have another opportunity to reclaim the NXT Championship. NXT is set to premiere on the CW Network in Rosemont, Illinois on October 1st and Williams will challenge Ethan Page for the NXT title. It has been also announced that CM Punk will serve as the special guest referee.

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