Trick Williams retains TNA World Championship with help, following a turbulent and controversial finish in the main event of Against All Odds on June 6, 2025. Set inside the Impact Zone, the brawl with Elijah erupted into chaos, with outside interference and underhanded tactics playing a decisive role in Williams’ continued reign.
Title Bout Erupts into Controversy at Against All Odds
The TNA World Championship match between Trick Williams and Elijah lived up to its billing as a hard-fought contest, but quickly took a questionable turn. The opening exchanges saw both competitors laying out high-impact offense, with Elijah showcasing his athleticism by delivering a twisting neckbreaker from the apron before flying into the ring for a dramatic elbow drop.
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The energy in the arena escalated further when AJ Francis appeared at ringside. Francis, who had previously intervened to aid Williams’ title defense in NXT by taking out Mike Santana, once again inserted himself into championship business. Although Elijah countered this interference by launching over the ropes with a slingshot plancha attack, Francis’ presence set off a rapid succession of events.
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Match Turns on a String of Deceptive Moves
Despite Elijah briefly neutralizing Francis, the door had been cracked open to further mayhem. In a frantic sequence, Trick Williams attempted to use Elijah’s guitar as a weapon, missing his intended strike. Elijah reacted quickly, taking back his signature instrument, only for the referee to confiscate it in the midst of confusion. Exploiting the diversion, Williams struck Elijah with the championship belt.
Elijah resiliently kicked out, refusing to surrender, and managed to dodge Williams’ Trick Shot finisher. However, Williams revealed his calculated approach by pulling Elijah face-first into an exposed turnbuckle that he had secretly unpadded earlier. The final Trick Shot knee strike secured the win, allowing Williams to leave as champion while boos echoed around the ring.
What’s Next for the TNA World Title Picture?
As Trick Williams basks in his controversial victory, questions about the legitimacy of his reign are intensifying. The outcome leaves Elijah without the gold despite a valiant performance and raises doubts among fans about the fairness surrounding the TNA World Championship. With the next marquee event, Slammiversary, scheduled for July 20, anticipation is shifting toward future contenders.
Joe Hendry, once a frontrunner for a rematch, suffered his own defeat to Frankie Kazarian at Against All Odds, with Kazarian employing questionable tactics during a roll-up to secure the win. Hendry’s setback complicates his quest to join the ranks of two-time world champions, and TNA’s competitive landscape appears more unpredictable than ever.
The aftermath of Against All Odds signals a stormy and unpredictable path ahead for the TNA World Championship. Fans are left speculating about upcoming rivalries and whether Williams can keep his grasp on the title amid the scrutiny and ever-mounting challenges from the TNA roster.
