Trick Williams’ First WWE SmackDown Match Revealed After Arrival Segment

Trick Williams didn’t just show up on WWE SmackDown — he’s already booked for his first match on the blue brand.

The January 2, 2026 episode of SmackDown at the KeyBank Center in Buffalo featured Williams’ official arrival. After cutting off Sami Zayn’s promo with a confident entrance and loud “Whoop That Trick!” chants from the crowd, the former two-time NXT Champion made it clear why he’s here: “I’m on SmackDown to be World Champion.”

But things got even more interesting when WWE returned from commercial. Backstage, Trick Williams was seen walking into a conversation between SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis and Rey Fenix. Words were exchanged, and Aldis quickly made it official — Trick Williams will face Rey Fenix in his first match on SmackDown next week.

This marks a major moment for Williams, who has already made noise by stepping up to Sami Zayn and now finds himself across the ring from one of the most dynamic high-flyers in the company. It’s a high-profile test for a debut — and exactly the kind of matchup that could make a statement in Williams’ first outing. The blue brand is clearly wasting no time with Trick. He’s got the mic skills, the crowd reaction, and now a serious match lined up to kick off 2026.

Are you excited to see Trick Williams mix it up with Rey Fenix on SmackDown? Who do you think walks away with the win? Let us know in the comments.