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Trick Williams Makes History, Claims TNA Championship at NXT

5/26/2025

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In a thrilling showdown at WWE NXT Battleground 2025 in Tampa, Trick Williams made history by defeating Joe Hendry to claim the TNA World Championship, becoming the first active WWE Superstar to achieve this feat. Meanwhile, champions Sol Ruca, Stephanie Vaquer, and Oba Femi successfully defended their titles, and teams led by Channing Lorenzo and Hank Walker celebrated hard-fought victories.

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In a thrilling showdown at WWE NXT Battleground 2025 in Tampa, Trick Williams made history by defeating Joe Hendry to claim the TNA World Championship, becoming the first active WWE Superstar to achieve this feat. Meanwhile, champions Sol Ruca, Stephanie Vaquer, and Oba Femi successfully defended their titles, and teams led by Channing Lorenzo and Hank Walker celebrated hard-fought victories.