Archive · 26 May 2025
Trick Williams Wins TNA Title in WWE History-Making Match
At WWE NXT Battleground 2025, Trick Williams defeated Joe Hendry to become the new TNA World Heavyweight Champion, marking a historic moment.
Their match was highly competitive, with Trick Williams using a controversial move while the referee was distracted.
Trick Williams raked Joe Hendry's eyes and then delivered a slam to him using the TNA title belt, followed by his finishing move, the Trick Shot.
This is the first time a non-WWE title has changed hands at a WWE event.
This victory was significant as Williams has been rising in the wrestling landscape, even getting a WrestleMania moment, while Hendry was a fan favorite, though not officially part of the WWE roster.
Trick Williams won the TNA World Heavyweight Championship at WWE NXT Battleground 2025.
This marks the first time a non-WWE title has changed hands at a WWE event.
Williams defeated Joe Hendry in a match with a controversial ending.
Williams raked Hendry's eyes and delivered a slam using the TNA title.
The match was considered main-event worthy.
- Who
- Trick Williams defeated Joe Hendry to win the TNA World Heavyweight Championship.
- What
- Trick Williams won the TNA World Heavyweight Championship from Joe Hendry.
- When
- WWE NXT Battleground 2025.
- Where
- At the WWE NXT Battleground event.
- Why
- Trick Williams won the TNA World Heavyweight Championship through a controversial move.
Supporters
Critics
Match Ending
Supporters
The ending allowed Williams to win.
Critics
The ending was controversial, as the referee was not looking when Trick Williams used a sneaky tactic.
- Winner
- Trick Williams
- Loser
- Joe Hendry
- Title at Stake
- TNA World Heavyweight Championship
- Event
- WWE NXT Battleground 2025
- Match Outcome
- Controversial ending