South Carolina H 5645: Matrick Belton, wrestling champ

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2025-2026 Bill 5645 Text of Previous Version (May. 05, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 5645

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A house RESOLUTION

TO RECOGNIZE AND 
HONOR COLUMBIA NATIVE MATRICK MONDRE "TRICK WILLIAMS" BELTON FOR HIS 
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS IN PROFESSIONAL WRESTLING AND FOR HIS ROLE AS A 
POSITIVE AMBASSADOR FOR HIS HOMETOWN, COMMUNITY, STATE, AND FAMILY.

Whereas, the members of 
the South Carolina House of Representatives take great pride in recognizing 
individuals who bring honor and distinction to the State of South Carolina 
through dedication, perseverance, and exceptional accomplishments. Professional 
wrestler Matrick Mondre "Trick Williams" Belton is an exemplar of such 
individuals; and

Whereas, Matrick Mondre 
Belton was born on May 26, 1994, in Columbia, South Carolina, the son of Monica 
and Patrick Belton. Excelling in athletics since childhood, he attended Keenan 
High School, where he played basketball and football, accumulating 1,157 yards 
and nine touchdowns as a senior before graduating in 2012; and

Whereas, the young 
Matrick then attended Hampton University and played on a full scholarship for 
the Hampton Pirates in 2012 and 2013, the latter season being cut short due to 
a pulled hamstring. He abandoned his scholarship to walk on to the University 
of South Carolina Gamecocks team (USC being his father's alma mater) from 2014 
to 2016, where he also played alongside his brothers André and Hassan. He 
caught 11 passes for 121 yards during his college career, all of which came in 
2015. In December 2016, he graduated from the University of South Carolina with 
a degree in physical education; and

Whereas, in 2018, 
Matrick Belton began his professional wrestling career under the ring name "Sweet 
Daddy Trick" (selected in honor of his uncle, whose nickname it was) when he 
trained with his uncle in Philadelphia. Belton then signed a developmental 
contract with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) in February 2021 and debuted 
in September of the same year under the Trick Williams ring name; and

Whereas, on April 19, 
2026, Belton became the WWE United States Champion after defeating Sami Zayn in 
Paradise, Nevada; and

Whereas. Matrick Belton 
is also a two-time NXT Champion, a NXT North American Champion, and he was the 
winner of the 2023 Men's Iron Survivor Challenge. He won the TNA World 
Championship, his first world championship, in May 2025 and became the first 
WWE-contracted wrestler to win a TNA championship; and

Whereas, through his 
fine achievements, Matrick Belton has served as a positive role model for young 
athletes and a respected ambassador for South Carolina. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the members of the 
South Carolina House of Representatives, 
by this resolution, recognize and honor Columbia native Matrick Mondre "Trick 
Williams" Belton for his outstanding achievements in professional wrestling and 
for his role as a positive ambassador for his hometown, community, State, and 
family.

Be it further resolved 
that a copy of this resolution be presented to Matrick Mondre "Trick Williams" 
Belton.

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