Summary

Trick Williams already has his first WWE singles title reign underway, and he has one possible challenger in mind.

Williams, who won the United States Championship by beating Sami Zayn at WrestleMania 42, said Aleister Black is one of the opponents he would most like to face next. The comment adds another fresh name to the list of possible directions for Williams as champion, especially with Black now part of the SmackDown mix.

That also fits with the confidence Williams has shown in other recent interviews, including when he discussed what bringing Black culture to WWE TV means to him.

Quote from Trick Williams

Asked about a possible match with Black, Williams made it clear the idea appeals to him.

"Aleister Black? I would love that. I love his style. He’s a vet in the game. He’s actually one of my dream opponents, man. I really like Aleister Black."

What Aleister Black could mean for Trick Williams

A Black versus Williams match would immediately give Williams a different kind of title defense than the one that started his reign at WrestleMania 42. Black's reputation and striking-heavy style would make him a credible test for a new United States champion, and it would give WWE an easy way to present Williams against an established name on SmackDown.

Just as importantly, Williams naming Black directly helps frame the United States title scene around new matchups instead of rematches. If WWE wants to establish Williams quickly as a fighting champion, Black is the kind of opponent that would make that push feel meaningful right away.

Sources

Trick Williams while speaking with The Sportster