Triple threat victory earns him chance at Undisputed Title opportunity
Summary
– Trick Williams defeated Carmelo Hayes and Damian Priest
– Victory came via Trick Shot on Priest
– Williams joins stacked Elimination Chamber lineup
Trick Williams punched his ticket to the Elimination Chamber during the February 20 episode of WWE SmackDown.
The triple threat qualifier featured Williams against Carmelo Hayes and Damian Priest, with the second-to-last Chamber spot on the line. Randy Orton, LA Knight, Cody Rhodes, and Je’Von Evans had already secured their entries, raising the stakes for this matchup.
The contest took place during the third hour and carried strong crowd energy inside the Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida. Fans were divided throughout the bout as momentum shifted between all three competitors.
Hayes and Williams revisited their NXT rivalry during key exchanges, reigniting tension from their past alliance and fallout. The priest inserted himself into the action with a power-based offense, keeping the pace intense.
Near falls and signature maneuvers kept the outcome uncertain. The decisive moment arrived when Williams connected with the Trick Shot on Priest and secured the pinfall.
With the victory, Williams advances to the 2026 Elimination Chamber match, where he will compete for an Undisputed Title opportunity at WrestleMania.
