Trick Williams Explains Why He’s Neither a Heel Nor a Babyface

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Trick Williams has never been easy to define, and he’s perfectly fine with that. The reigning WWE United States Champion addressed his unique character alignment in a recent interview with Rompipallone, offering a refreshingly simple explanation for why he doesn’t fit neatly into the traditional heel or babyface box.

I’m not a babyface nor a heel,” Williams said. “I’m human. That means sometimes I’m good, sometimes I’m bad.

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The philosophy extends to how he views his relationship with the crowd, too.

In some people’s story, I may be the villain. In some people’s story, I may be the hero,” he added. “As long as the people are loud, then I’m happy.

It’s a mindset that has clearly resonated with WWE audiences. Williams has become one of SmackDown’s most over acts since his main roster call-up, with “Whoop That Trick!” chants becoming a regular fixture at arenas — including at this past Saturday’s Saturday Night’s Main Event, where he successfully defended his United States Championship against Laredo Kid.

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The Most Entertaining Champion

Williams also made his goals as champion crystal clear: “Today I’m going to be the most entertaining United States Champion.”

With a custom white fur-trimmed title belt designed by Lil Yachty, a SummerSlam 2026 title defense looming, and a vengeful Baron Corbin gunning for him, Trick Williams seems well on his way to delivering on that promise — whether the crowd wants to cheer him or not.