Trick Williams has had a gradual climb since arriving at NXT as Carmelo Hayes's best friend and hype man. Williams' charisma burst off the screen even in a background role. While he seemed to enjoy helping Hayes stay at the top of NXT for a while,

The ongoing feud between NXT champion Ethan Page and Trick Williams added a new twist. Roxanna Perez and Giulia also continue to add momentum towards their championship match. Both feuds will get a chance to settle the score in the ring with title matches in the first CW episode.

CM Punk will be the special guest referee when Ethan Page defends his NXT Championship against Trick Williams on the October 1st episode of NXT in Chicago. Punk made the announcement on the Spetember 17th episode of NXT after Williams and Page signed the contract for the match.

The NXT Championship match between Ethan Page and Trick Williams on the CW premiere October 1st will have CM Punk as special guest referee

WWE is making significant efforts to boost NXT's viewership with main roster stars appearing on the show. CM Punk's recent appearance led to a notable increase in viewers, surpassing AEW's numbers. Upcoming episodes on the CW Network will feature major matches and appearances from top WWE superstars,

Trick Williams defeated Pete Dunne to earn a shot at the NXT Championship on October 1st. Williams was able to outlast Dunne in a Last Man Standing match on the September 10th episode of NXT.