WWE may have something unexpected in store for the United States Championship match between Sami Zayn and Trick Williams at WrestleMania 42 — according to Bodyslam+, the company has discussed the possibility of booking a double turn during the bout, with Zayn turning heel and Williams turning babyface in the process.
The discussion is rooted in the organic crowd responses both men have been generating in recent weeks. Zayn — a longtime fan favorite — has been receiving an increasing volume of boos from audiences following the circumstances of his title win, which came via interference from Williams and an opportunistic pinfall on Carmelo Hayes. Williams, meanwhile, has been rapidly gaining popularity despite officially being positioned as a heel, with his natural charisma and connection with the crowd making a babyface turn feel increasingly inevitable.
WWE Had Already Been Considering a Trick Williams Babyface Turn Due to His Rapid Rise in Popularity Since Joining the Main Roster
The report notes that WWE had already been considering turning Williams babyface over the past couple of months due to how quickly he has connected with audiences since his main roster call-up from NXT. The US Championship match provides a natural setting for the shift — with Zayn’s recent actions providing justification for a heel turn and Williams’ growing fanbase creating the ideal conditions for his babyface moment.
A double turn at WrestleMania 42 would be one of the more sophisticated booking decisions on the card and would immediately refresh both characters heading into the post-WrestleMania season. Zayn as a heel champion or challengers is a dynamic that could generate significant heat given how beloved he has been as a babyface, while Williams as a fan favorite would give WWE a new top babyface to build around heading into the summer. The match takes place on one of the two nights of WrestleMania 42 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, with the specific night not yet confirmed.
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