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Nattie Praises Trick Williams, Compares Him to The Rock
WWE Superstar Nattie Neidhart sees big potential in SmackDown's Trick Williams.
Mar. 28, 2026 at 2:06pm
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An abstract, cubist-inspired illustration captures the dynamic energy and competitive spirit of Trick Williams' upcoming title match against Sami Zayn at WrestleMania.Paradise TodayIn a recent interview on Busted Open Radio, WWE Superstar Nattie Neidhart praised SmackDown Superstar Trick Williams, comparing his presence and connection with the audience to that of The Rock during his rise to stardom.
Why it matters
Trick Williams has a high-profile match against Sami Zayn for the WWE United States Championship at WrestleMania 42, and Nattie's praise suggests he could be on the verge of breaking out as a major star in WWE.
The details
Nattie noted that there is 'something about' Trick Williams that makes the audience want to continue watching him, and that he is 'very solid in the ring' and 'worked really hard.' She went on to say that Williams has a star presence similar to what The Rock had during his early rise in WWE, when fans could sense he was destined for big things.
- Nattie's comments were made during a recent edition of Busted Open Radio.
The players
Nattie Neidhart
A WWE Superstar who is a former women's champion and member of the legendary Hart wrestling family.
Trick Williams
A rising SmackDown Superstar who will challenge Sami Zayn for the WWE United States Championship at WrestleMania 42.
The Rock
A legendary WWE Superstar and Hollywood actor who rose to fame in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
What they’re saying
“There's just something about him, and TJ and I were saying this last night, there's just something about him that you want to continue to watch him. And I feel like he's very solid in the ring, like he did a lot of really great work last night, and he worked really hard. But there's just a presence about him, and our audience understands and feels — energy doesn't lie.”
— Nattie Neidhart, WWE Superstar
“And he has that energy that's like, you watch him, and you go, 'Yeah, he's not just the guy, that's a star.' But I think Trick has the potential to be like a big, big, big player in WWE. I feel like we're watching, imagine when you were watching somebody like The Rock, and you saw him kind of like, 'Oh man,' when you started to see this connection being made with the audience, and you're like, 'Ooh, this guy's gonna be something,' and then of course he morphs into The Rock.”
— Nattie Neidhart, WWE Superstar
What’s next
Trick Williams will challenge Sami Zayn for the WWE United States Championship at WrestleMania 42 on April 18-19 in Paradise, Nevada.
The takeaway
Nattie's high praise for Trick Williams suggests he could be on the verge of breaking out as a major star in WWE, similar to the rise of The Rock in the late 1990s. With a big opportunity at WrestleMania 42, Williams has a chance to capitalize on the momentum and connection with the audience that Nattie has observed.
