{"id":238686,"date":"2026-04-16T02:41:26","date_gmt":"2026-04-16T02:41:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/16\/4-possible-finishes-for-sami-zayn-vs-trick-williams-at-wwe-wrestlemania-42\/"},"modified":"2026-04-16T02:41:26","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T02:41:26","slug":"4-possible-finishes-for-sami-zayn-vs-trick-williams-at-wwe-wrestlemania-42","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/16\/4-possible-finishes-for-sami-zayn-vs-trick-williams-at-wwe-wrestlemania-42\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Possible finishes for Sami Zayn vs. Trick Williams at WWE WrestleMania 42"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-content\" data-postid=\"5154210\" data-slug-id=\"2767944\">\n<div class=\"vidazoo-player-container\">\n<span class=\"vidazoo-close-btn  hidden \"><br \/>\n<img data-lazy=\"\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/cmc-predictor\/v2\/cross-icon.png?w=40\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" alt=\"close\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>The Road to WWE WrestleMania 42 has been quite intense on Friday Night SmackDown. Perhaps no rivalry has become more personal or even more complicated than that of the one for the United States Championship.<\/p>\n<p>Sami Zayn was able to clear his path to &#8216;Mania by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/wwe\/news-breaking-new-wwe-champion-crowned-shocking-twist-smackdown\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-is-sponsored=\"false\">defeating<\/a> Carmelo Hayes in a rematch on SmackDown to retain the United States Championship, the title he&#8217;d won controversially against the same opponent just the week before. The Underdog from the Underground is now slated to put the gold on the line against Trick Williams at The Showcase of the Immortals.<\/p>\n<p><template id=\"template__newsletter-inline-banner-form-combo-widget\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"wrapper\">\n<p><img id=\"subscribe-img\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\nThanks for the submission!\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/template><\/p>\n<p>After Sami Zayn&#8217;s emotional promo on the penultimate episode of the blue brand before the PLE, he was confronted by Williams and his newfound ally, Grammy-nominated rapper Lil Yachty. Later that night, Zayn delivered a Helluva Kick to Yachty at ringside, perhaps proving that he was willing to do whatever it took to keep his gold.<\/p>\n<p><template id=\"also-read-articles-template\"><\/p>\n<p><\/template><\/p>\n<p>That said, in this article, we will take a look at four possible finishes for Sami Zayn vs. Trick Williams at WrestleMania 42:<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<h2>#4. Trick Williams could beat Sami Zayn clean<\/h2>\n<p>Trick Williams is officially acting as a heel on the main roster. However, he has been getting overwhelmingly positive reactions from the crowd. Although he was introduced as a villain on SmackDown, he has quickly become very popular, with fans chanting &#8220;Whoop That Trick&#8221; every time he steps into the arena.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/wwe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-is-sponsored=\"false\">WWE<\/a> has likely spent months building the upstart as the future of the company. Defeating a multiple-time champion and a WrestleMania main eventer like Sami Zayn in a clean, decisive victory would help bring him to the spotlight and even turn him babyface. <\/p>\n<p>A surprise Trick Shot knee strike followed by a three-count to win the US Title would establish Williams as a top-tier star on Friday Night SmackDown.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<h2>#3. Lil Yachty could interfere and help Trick Williams win<\/h2>\n<div class=\"sportskeeda-embed\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/wwe\/youtube\">\n<div class=\"yt-wrapper\">                    <noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Sami Zayn sinks Lil Yachty with a Helluva Kick: SmackDown highlights, April 10, 2026\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Y3qLpPuuRiE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/noscript>                    <\/p>\n<div class=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/wwe\/youtube\" data-embed=\"Y3qLpPuuRiE\">\n<div class=\"play-button\"><img height=\"370\" width=\"660\" data-img=\"https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2026\/04\/4679d-17762811169040-1920.jpg\" data-img-low=\"https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2026\/04\/4679d-17762811169040-1920.jpg\" class=\"lazy-img\" alt=\"youtube-cover\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Fans have seen several occasions where celebrities have played a pivotal role at The Showcase of the Immortals. <\/p>\n<p>The alliance between Lil Yachty and Trick Williams isn&#8217;t just for show; it\u2019s a tactical partnership. After Zayn laid out Yachty with a Helluva Kick on WWE SmackDown, the rapper has every reason to seek revenge against the United States Champion.<\/p>\n<p>Imagine a scenario where the referee is momentarily incapacitated. The Underdog from The Underground sets up for the winning move, only for Yachty to hop on the apron or use a foreign object to distract the champion. This would allow Trick to take advantage, potentially hitting a low blow or a devastating finisher while the official\u2019s back is turned.<\/p>\n<p>This type of finish would preserve Sami Zayn\u2019s reputation as a resilient, fighting champion while allowing Trick Williams to earn the victory at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/go\/wrestlemania\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-is-sponsored=\"false\">WrestleMania 42<\/a>. That&#8217;s not all. It would reinforce Trick\u2019s image as a heel who thrives on causing trouble and leveraging his high-profile connections to get ahead in the company.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<h2>#2. Sami Zayn could retain clean<\/h2>\n<p>Never underestimate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/player\/sami-zayn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-is-sponsored=\"false\">Sami Zayn<\/a>\u2019s heart. While Trick Williams may be the current rising star, Zayn has spent the past year showing that his late-career resurgence is genuine. The Underdog from the Underground has often pulled off unforgettable WrestleMania moments when his back was against the wall, as seen with Gunther and The Bloodline in the past.<\/p>\n<p>If Zayn retains the WWE United States Title clean, it would tell a story of veteran experience and resilience triumphing over youthful arrogance. Trick has the speed and strength, but Sami\u2019s greatest asset could be his ring IQ. A surprise Helluva Kick or a perfectly timed counter into a Koji Clutch he rarely uses now, after surviving a barrage of offense, could see Sami Zayn leave Las Vegas still holding onto his belt.<\/p>\n<p>This outcome would push Trick Williams to further develop his character, showing he\u2019s not quite ready for the top just yet.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<h2>#1. Carmelo Hayes could interfere and cost Trick Williams the WWE United States Title match<\/h2>\n<p>Trick Williams and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/player\/carmelo-hayes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-is-sponsored=\"false\">Carmelo Hayes<\/a> have been at odds over the past few weeks on Friday Night SmackDown. <\/p>\n<p>Fans were shocked when Sami Zayn defeated Carmelo Hayes for the WWE United States Championship just weeks ago, and it was quite obvious that Trick\u2019s interference was the reason Carmelo was no longer champion.<\/p>\n<p>Hayes is currently absent from the WrestleMania card, and fans seem unhappy about that. However, this could be a sign that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/player\/triple-h\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-is-sponsored=\"false\">Triple H<\/a> and his creative team might consider booking him to interfere in the upcoming WWE United States Championship match at the premium live event.<\/p>\n<p>With this in mind, just as Trick Williams appears ready to win the gold, Carmelo Hayes could suddenly come from the crowd or the back to exact his revenge. By interfering and costing Trick the match, Melo would avenge his lost title and reignite one of the most personal feuds in modern WWE NXT history at the PLE.<\/p>\n<p>An interference from Carmelo Hayes would ensure Trick leaves empty-handed, setting up a massive post-WrestleMania rivalry between the two former best friends while allowing Sami Zayn to escape with his title intact.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-post-rating-widget\">\n<p><template id=\"post-rating-feedback-modal-template\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"post-rating-feedback-feedback-box\">\n<div class=\"post-rating-feedback-content\">\n<div class=\"post-rating-feedback-data\">\n<p>Why did you not like this content?<\/p>\n<p><textarea id=\"dislike-feedback-text\" rows=\"4\" placeholder=\"Please type your feedback...\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n<button class=\"close\">Cancel<\/button><br \/>\n<button class=\"submit\">Submit<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/template><\/p>\n<div class=\"post-rating-widget-parent hidden\">\n<div class=\"rating-parent-container\">\n<div class=\"rating-content-holder\">\n<p>Was this article helpful?<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-rating-action-container\">\n<div class=\"like-container\">\n<button class=\"post-rating-like-button post-rating-button\" data-action=\"like\" title=\"like article\"><br \/>\n<img class=\"post-like-image post-rating-image\" data-lazy=\"\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/like-articles\/upvote-icon-grey.svg\" height=\"20\" width=\"20\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"like selected\"\/><br \/>\n<\/button>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"dislike-container\">\n<button class=\"post-rating-dislike-button post-rating-button\" data-action=\"dislike\" title=\"dislike article\"><br \/>\n<img class=\"post-dis-like-image post-rating-image\" data-lazy=\"\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/like-articles\/upvote-icon-grey.svg\" height=\"20\" width=\"20\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"avatar selected\"\/><br \/>\n<\/button>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\nThank You for feedback\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"tag-cloud\">\n<div class=\"tags-text\">\n<div class=\"scrollable-content-holder  article-padding\">\n<p class=\"article-p  \">Quick Links<\/p>\n<p><button id=\"pnAdvancerLeft\" class=\"pn-Advancer pn-Advancer_Left \" type=\"button\"><br \/>\n<img style=\"background: none;\" data-lazy=\"https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/skm\/assets\/article\/article-scroll-left.svg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>\n<\/button><\/p>\n<nav id=\"pnProductNav\" class=\"pn-ProductNav\">\n<\/nav>\n<p><button id=\"pnAdvancerRight\" class=\"pn-Advancer pn-Advancer_Right \" type=\"button\"><br \/>\n<img style=\"background: none;\" data-lazy=\"https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/skm\/assets\/article\/article-scroll-right.svg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>\n<\/button>\n<\/div>\n<p>More from Sportskeeda<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n<span class=\"publisher-name\">Edited by Sayantan Niyogi<\/span>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/wwe\/4-possible-finishes-sami-zayn-vs-trick-williams-wwe-wrestlemania-42\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Road to WWE WrestleMania 42 has been quite intense on Friday Night SmackDown. 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