Trick Williams Defeats Sami Zayn to Retain US Title at WWE Backlash 2026

Trick Williams Addresses Potential WWE Main Roster Singles Match Against Carmelo Hayes

The crowd wanted it. A successful defense of the United States Championship is in the books for Trick Williams as he bested Sami Zayn at WWE Backlash to retain the belt. Williams and rapper, songwriter, and producer Lil Yachty took to the Backlash post-show to celebrate. The crowd in attendance began to chant Carmelo Hayes'…

Trick Williams Retains WWE Men's US Title In WrestleMania Rematch At Backlash 2026 - Wrestling Inc.

Trick Williams retained his United States Championship to kick off WWE Backlash 2026.

WWE Backlash Results: Trick Williams (c) VS Sami Zayn

Whoop that Trick! Trick Williams defeated Sami Zayn at Backlash to retain the United States Championship. Throughout the match, Sami Zayn would put his focus on Lil Yachty instead of turning his attention to Trick. Sami would show more heel tendencies throughout the match, with Trick being the obvious favorite with the Tampa crowd. Trick and Sami would have a physical battle, but Sami just couldn’t stop focusing on the outside area. Sami would t…

Trick Williams Defeats Sami Zayn to Retain US Title at WWE Backlash 2026

At WWE Backlash 2026, Sami Zayn let his emotions and growing fixation on rapper Lil Yachty cost him dearly, as Trick Williams successfully retained the United States Championship in a chaotic and highly physical showdown. The match was fueled by weeks of tension between Zayn, Williams, and Yachty, who had