Masterminds Behind Trick Williams vs Sami Zayn SmackDown Segment Revealed

The creative minds behind Trick Williams’ wild SmackDown segment before WrestleMania have now come to light.

The April 17 episode of WWE SmackDown featured a memorable face-off between Trick Williams and Sami Zayn, complete with a gingerbread mascot, crowd chants, and a full-on brawl. Now, new backstage details reveal exactly who helped put that segment together.

Fightful Select reported that WWE writer Patrick McAlpine was the one who wrote the segment. The segment was produced by Abyss, who worked with both stars to bring the moment to TV.

That segment ended up being one of the more talked-about parts of SmackDown heading into WrestleMania. Trick Williams mocked Sami Zayn by bringing out a giant gingerbread mascot, setting the tone for a mix of comedy and tension before things quickly turned physical.

Sami Zayn eventually joined the action, the crowd backed Trick with loud chants, and the segment broke down into a fight. The chaos didn’t stop there either, as the mascot even got caught in the action before Trick Williams closed things out by hitting his Trick Shot and holding the United States Championship high.

Revealing the names behind the segment gives fans a better idea of how WWE builds these major WrestleMania moments. Between Patrick McAlpine handling the writing and Abyss producing the segment, the final result blended humor, crowd reaction, and physical action—all the ingredients WWE loves heading into a big match.

What did you think about the Trick Williams and Sami Zayn segment—did it make you more interested in their WrestleMania match, or did the comedy go too far? Drop your thoughts and let us know what you think.