“He cannot start believing the hype” – Booker T warns WWE Superstar against complacency

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He beat Sami Zayn to win the US title at WrestleMania 42 and has continued to remain a fan favorite. His pairing with rapper Lil Yachty has only helped soar his popularity. Now that he is riding high on a wave of fan support, his former mentor Booker T has warned him that this is the most crucial time of his career.

Speaking on the No-Contest Wrestling podcast, the former World Champion said Williams is in a spot where he can go higher but warned against taking things for granted.

“I hope he listens to this because I shoot straight. This is the most pivotal time for a young wrestler like Trick Williams. He cannot get complacent. He cannot start believing the hype. This is the time where he’s got to do more than he ever imagined to put himself into position to be that guy,” he said.

Booker T then cited the example of how Roman Reigns has been the top guy in WWE for 10 years and said the Anointed One has to focus on replicating that. He was then asked whether he is happy with Trick Willy’s progress on SmackDown.

“I am happy with it, but then again, I’m a coach. I see everything. Nothing gets over my head, and it’s always the small things with me that make the fans feel a certain way, those are the things that Trick can definitely not get away from if he wants to make a splash on the main roster for a meaningful amount of time,” he added.

Trick Williams calls Booker T his uncle

Trick Williams’s success in NXT had a lot to do with Booker T. The United States champion has often described their bond as more like a family than a coach-disciple dynamic.

In 2024, during an interview on the No-Contest Wrestling podcast, Williams called Booker T his uncle and said his feedback is very direct and honest.

He said the WWE icon keeps it real with him and offers him constructive criticism to help with his development.

If you use quotes from this article, please credit No-Contest Wrestling and give an H/T to Sportskeeda Wrestling for the transcription.

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