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News / May 25, 2025 / by TNA Wrestling Staff
History was made at WWE Battleground when Joe Hendry put the TNA World Championship on the line against Trick Williams, marking the first time the TNA World Title was defended on a WWE PLE.
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An epic back-and-forth contest saw Williams put Hendry through the announce table at ringside. Williams connected with the Trick Shot but it wasn’t enough to keep Hendry down.
HOW?!?!@_trickwilliams puts @joehendry through the announce desk but the champ still survives! 🤯#WWEBattleground pic.twitter.com/DRVGJLcqtn
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Later in the match, Hendry went for the Standing Ovation but Williams countered, sending him face-first into the TNA Word Title belt. Williams would follow up with another Trick Shot to win the match and capture the TNA World Championship.
Trick Williams becomes the first active WWE Superstar to win the TNA World Title.
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