Trick Williams doesn’t want to be labeled as WWE’s ‘next Rock’
The Rock was a major influence in Trick Williams’ decision to become a wrestler.
In an exclusive interview with The Sun, Williams was informed of Wade Barrett comparing him to The Rock during an early conversation. Williams appreciated the shoutout and acknowledged Rock as an inspiration with promo work and getting over with the crowd. However, he emphasized that while his impact is significant, Williams does not want to be seen as the next version of The Rock.
“Yeah, man, so shout out to Wade with the fade, that’s what I call him. But, yeah, as far as when it comes to The Rock, you know, The Rock was one of those guys who made me wanna actually be in the business in the first place.”
“I used to watch his promos and how he could control the crowd with his voice, and I thought it was the most amazing thing ever.”
“Even more so than a wrestler, just how he was so charismatic, so stoic that the people were just captivated with everything that he said.”
“So when I actually decided I’m gonna pursue this business, I’m gonna become a WWE superstar. He was one of the reasons that I was really studying and watching the things that he did, not to become the Rock, not to be just like the Rock, but so the crowd scream as soon as they heard the first bit of your music.”
“I wanted to know what it felt like to just come out flying and just sit there and let the people feel your presence. So, there’s a lot of things that The Rock did that influenced me as a performer, but by no means do I want to be the next Rock.”
“I got to be the new Trick Williams, the one and only Trick Williams, because what The Rock has done has already been done. So I gotta find a way to do it.”
Williams made his SmackDown debut in January after four years on NXT. Donning a white mink coat paired with matching colored pants and shoes, Williams quickly became a fan-favorite within a month.
He instigated a feud with Sami Zayn for complaining about not receiving career-altering opportunities. Ultimately, Zayn defeated Carmelo Hayes for the United States Championship last month. He will now defend the title against Williams who will walk into his first WrestleMania match next weekend.
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