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If you’ve spent even ten minutes on wrestling Twitter lately, you’ve probably stumbled into that clip.
Yes, the one where Trick Williams, the swagger-filled breakout star of WWE NXT, stepped up to the mic and delivered what the internet has now lovingly (and brutally) crowned the “Trick Williams terrible rap.”
Within hours, TikTok had a new favorite soundbite. Memes were multiplying faster than WrestleMania pyro. And NXT fans everywhere were locked in a passionate debate, torn between laughing, defending him, or insisting that it was absolutely a storyline choice.
No matter which side you’re on, one thing is clear: Trick Williams unintentionally created one of the funniest, most viral wrestling moments of 2025.
Before we dive into the meltdown, the memes, and whether WWE maybe, just maybe, scripted this on purpose, here’s a quick rundown of the man at the center of the storm.
⭐ Quick Bio: Trick Williams
Name: Trick Williams (Matrick Belton)
Age: Early 30s
Occupation: WWE NXT Superstar, performer, former college athlete
Known For: Charisma, high-energy promos, fast-rising NXT career
Socials: Instagram / Twitter (X): @trickwilliams
Notable Appearances: WWE NXT Weekly, PLE kickoff promos
Fun Fact: One of the fastest fan-favorite climbs in modern NXT
What Exactly Is the “Trick Williams Terrible Rap” Clip Fans Can’t Stop Replaying?
Some viral moments are engineered. Some are accidents. And some! like Trick’s infamous rap, are a perfect combination of timing, tone, and internet chaos.
The clip aired during a recent NXT episode, where Trick was cutting a promo hyping his next match. It wasn’t supposed to be a full rap performance, just a few rhythmic lines to spice up his spiel. But once he leaned into that beat cadence, the crowd reaction… well, it became a moment all its own.
Was his delivery a little shaky?
Did the rhyme scheme wobble off its axis?
Did even the NXT camera crew seem confused?
Absolutely. And fans immediately latched onto it.
Within minutes of broadcast, wrestling Twitter had christened it “the Trick Williams terrible rap,” and the hashtag started flying. Not out of malice, but out of pure, meme-fueled joy.
Even People and Variety have highlighted similar viral wrestling moments in the past, showing just how quickly WWE clips can spread beyond the wrestling bubble.
Was It Really That Bad? A Line-by-Line Look at the Moment That Broke Wrestling Twitter
Look… Trick Williams has charisma. He has presence. He has a fanbase louder than half the main roster.
But nobody’s perfect, and when he leaned into the rap cadence, the rhythm took a sudden vacation.
The moment went something like this:
The Delivery
He started strong, chest up, swagger switched on. But halfway through, his tempo drifted into “freestyle at 3 AM in your friend’s kitchen” territory. You know that moment a performer realizes they’re committed to a line but haven’t actually figured out how to end it? That was Trick.
The Lyrics
They weren’t terrible! just… surprising. Like he wrote them on his phone during a commercial break and thought, Yeah, that’ll cook.
The rhymes came in diagonally. The punchlines didn’t punch. And the crowd’s confused “Oooooh?” was doing emotional heavy lifting.
The Crowd Reaction
Bless the NXT audience. They tried. For a full two seconds, they attempted to hype him up. But you can see the exact moment the cheer shifts into a “wait… what?” whisper.
It’s the kind of moment fans adore! not because it’s polished, but because it’s real, unpredictable, and wildly funny in the most affectionate way.
Why WWE Fans Are Completely Split Over the “Terrible Rap”
If you’ve ever wandered into a WWE comment thread, you know the community is passionate, and sometimes beautifully dramatic.
The “terrible rap” clip created three camps:
1. The Meme Squad
These fans immediately clipped the moment, added subtitles, put it over TikTok beats, and made it a sound.
They’re not mocking Trick, they’re celebrating him in the loudest, most chaotic way possible.
2. The Defenders
This group is convinced the rap wasn’t bad at all, it was fun, energetic, and totally in line with his confident persona.
To them, the moment was camp, not cringe.
3. The “This Was 100% Scripted” Theorists
Ah, the storyline truthers.
And honestly? They might not be wrong.
WWE has a long, proud history of intentionally awkward raps, promos, and segments, usually to build character sympathy or comedy. John Cena’s early freestyle era? Enzo Amore’s chaotic bars? Even R-Truth’s famously offbeat segments?
Sometimes a messy mic moment is exactly what the writers want.
Did WWE Plan for Trick Williams to Sound a Little… Off?
Let’s talk storytelling logic.
Trick Williams is beloved, almost too beloved, for someone WWE might want to push through a vulnerable storyline arc. A stumble on the mic makes him relatable, even endearing. It gives fans something emotional (or comedic) to rally behind.
WWE has done it before. Anytime a rising star is poised for a major push, they’re given a moment that makes them human.
Sometimes it’s a loss. Sometimes it’s a mistake.
Sometimes… it’s a rap that immediately becomes a TikTok meme.
The theory that this was intentional doesn’t sound far-fetched.
Plus, WWE’s social media team leaned into the clip almost instantly! which is usually a sign they know they’re sitting on a goldmine.
Has Trick Williams Responded to the Viral Rap?
As of now, Trick hasn’t delivered a full official statement, but he has dropped a couple of winking reactions online, the kind of posts that suggest he’s fully aware of the joke and not remotely bothered by it.
And honestly? That’s exactly why fans love him.
Trick has always shown he can take a hit (verbally or physically) and roll with it.
WWE superstars who handle viral moments with humor often grow their fanbases even faster. It’s how icons like The Miz and Kevin Owens turned awkward promos into career-defining quirks.
Will This Moment Hurt His Push, or Make Him Even Bigger?
Here’s the twist: The rap might actually help him.
Fans adore authenticity.
They adore unpredictability.
And nothing feels more real than a star getting caught in a moment that wasn’t perfectly polished.
Trick has star power regardless, he’s got the athleticism, the character work, the crowd connection. A hiccup on the mic won’t slow him down. If anything, WWE may use this moment to create a redemption arc where Trick returns next week with a mic in hand… maybe with a beat that actually slaps this time.
And if he nails it?
Instant icon status.
And if he doesn’t?
Well, the internet loves a sequel.
Fans React: The Funniest Tweets and TikToks So Far
WWE fans waste no time. As soon as the clip dropped:
- Someone edited it as a duet with Nicki Minaj’s “Monster” verse.
- Another made a TikTok where they pretended to be the NXT camera operator whispering, “Cut the mic!”
- Wrestling podcasters joked that Trick invented a new genre: “promo-rap fusion confusion.”
- One meme showed his rap compared to a 5th grader’s talent show audition, and honestly? It’s affectionate art.
Even FamousBirthdays briefly saw a spike in Trick’s search profile afterwards, proof that viral wrestling moments still pull curious viewers into the fandom.
This Isn’t the First Time a WWE Rap Has Gone Viral… For Strange Reasons
The “terrible rap” joins a hall of fame with some iconic company.
- John Cena (2003): Half the bars were actually heat, half were chaotic improv, all were legendary.
- Enzo Amore: Could talk for 10 minutes without saying anything coherent, and fans ate it up.
- R-Truth: The king of unintentional comedy promos. Never missed. Never predictable.
WWE thrives on unpredictability. Moments like this fuel the culture and keep NXT feeling fresh and unscripted, even when it is.
(For more fun blasts from WWE’s chaotic past, check out articles like [WWE’s Most Iconic Promo Disasters] or [The Funniest NXT Moments of All Time] on amourvert.co.uk.)
People Also Ask: Quick FAQ
Why is Trick Williams trending for a “terrible rap”?
Because a clip of him doing a rhythmic promo went viral, fans found it amusing, meme-worthy, and instantly iconic.
Was Trick actually trying to rap?
Sort of. It was part of his promo cadence, not a full performance.
Is the moment part of his storyline?
Possibly, WWE often uses awkward or comedic promos to shape character arcs.
Has WWE commented?
Not officially, but their social team quietly leaned into the hype.
Where can fans watch the clip?
On WWE’s social media highlights or legit wrestling news outlets like Sportskeeda and Bleacher Report.
What’s Next for Trick Williams After the Viral Rap Heard ’Round NXT?
Here’s the fun part: Nobody knows.
And that’s exactly what makes wrestling great.
Trick Williams is already one of NXT’s brightest stars, and one little rap mishap isn’t slowing him down. If anything, it made him more relatable, and more shareable, than ever.
Don’t be shocked if WWE hands him a mic again next week…
Don’t be shocked if he doubles down and drops a good rap…
And absolutely don’t be shocked if the NXT crowd starts chanting “RAP! RAP! RAP!” the moment he walks out.
Because wrestling fans?
They never forget a meme.
And Trick Williams just gave them a classic.
What Do You Think, Cringe or Comedy Gold?
Did Trick Williams accidentally create the funniest WWE moment of 2025, or are fans being too dramatic about the “terrible rap”?
Drop your take! and stay tuned. With WWE, you never know when part two might hit.
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