Trick Williams didn’t waste any time changing his approach once he reached WWE’s main roster. After building momentum in NXT and eventually stepping onto a bigger stage, Williams realized quickly that competing at the top level required more than just confidence and charisma.
Speaking during an interview on My Mom’s Basement, Williams explained that he deliberately added muscle once he began working regularly on WWE’s biggest shows. The adjustment wasn’t random. In his mind, it was about fitting the mold of the company’s biggest stars. He said the decision was part of setting the tone early in his main roster run.
“Yeah. Yeah. You know, I done put on about 10–15 more pounds. You know what I mean? I’m throwing my weight around a little bit more now. You know, I’m feeling myself. You know what I mean? ‘Cause you know, I’m the new guy on the block and I already knew, man, like I need to set tone now. I need to set a precedence for myself right away, right out the gate. Like, man, I ain’t trying to be on my back foot 24/7.”
Williams made it clear that the size increase wasn’t just about aesthetics. He believes WWE’s top champions historically share one thing in common: they look like dominant heavyweights.
That belief played a major role in how he approached his physical transformation.
“I got to put on 10–15 pounds because that’s what the heavyweight championship looks like. If you look at the history of the guys who are really carrying the brand of WWE in the past, you know, right now it’s Drew McIntyre, you know what I mean? Like Cody Rhodes is a big guy, you know, Roman Reigns, you know, Brock Lesnar. These are heavyweight guys. These are the lions, tigers, bears, oh my, of the business. You know what I mean? And if you want to be a big dog, you got to put on that weight.”
Williams’ comments offer a look into how seriously he is taking the transition from NXT standout to main roster competitor. Rather than simply maintaining the same approach that helped him succeed in developmental, he’s already adjusting his style, size, and mindset to match the level of WWE’s biggest stars.
If his goal is to eventually compete for the top championships in the company, Williams clearly believes looking the part is just as important as performing in the ring.
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