Backstage Timing on Trick Williams’ Character Change Comes To Light After WrestleMania 42

TLDR

According to Fightful Select, WWE had been discussing internally about shifting Trick Williams' character direction more than a month before WrestleMania 42, indicating his rise was planned well in advance rather than a last-minute decision. Williams captured the United States Championship at WrestleMania 42 Night Two by defeating Sami Zayn, after weeks of growing fan support and "Whoop That Trick" chants taking over arenas.