Elijah Says Trick Williams Is “Built on Hype” in Brutal iMPACT! Promo

The June 5 episode of TNA iMPACT! closed with a striking message from Elijah—formerly known as Elias in WWE—as he prepares to challenge Trick Williams for the TNA World Championship at Against All Odds. But this wasn’t your standard promo. Elijah delivered his warning in the form of a haunting, poetic track that combined spoken word and music in a way only he can pull off.

His message wasn’t subtle. Elijah tore into Trick Williams’ rise to the top, questioning his foundation, his strength, and his spirit.

“I am judgment in boots. I don’t knock, I breakthrough. I’m calm in the war. I’m a blade and a fray. I’m the reason lions don’t hunt in the day.”

Elijah wasted no time calling out Trick’s NXT background, suggesting that his success is built more on hype than substance.

“Trick, you’ve been tricking them so long, catching phrases, acting strong. Got that NXT crowd chanting your name like a Psalm. But I’ve noticed something going on beneath the surface. Trick, you’re not calm. You’re cracking already.”

He didn’t stop there. The former WWE star pulled from his past personas to emphasize his depth and journey compared to Trick’s rise.

“You’re built on hype, not heart. You were not born to win. See whether it’s Elijah, Ezekiel, Elias—it all starts within. That’s where legends begin.”

As the music intensified, Elijah escalated the attack, implying Trick isn’t ready for what’s coming at Against All Odds.

“I’ve been in the trenches, went to war with so-called wrestling gods, and you’ve been playing dress up in these main event spots.”

The song ended with a final message for Trick, one that tied everything together—and declared war.

“Yeah, you’re hype on the mic, but you will fall in this big time fight. So bring the championship belt. I’ll baptize you both in my light. June 6th, the Valley of the Sun, Trick Williams versus Elijah. Let’s get it done. Bring that TNA Championship home to stay and find out why in TNA we walk this way.”

This wasn’t just a promo—it was a lyrical warning. Elijah is walking into Against All Odds not just to fight, but to claim what he believes belongs in TNA.

Will Elijah’s words become reality, or will Trick Williams continue his reign at the top? Drop your thoughts in the comments and let us know what you think.

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