Trick Williams made history at WWE Battleground by becoming the first NXT star to win the TNA World Championship. His first challenger has been announced.

TNA Champion Joe Hendry has a been a major part of NXT programming of late as he prepares to defend his title against Trick Williams at Battleground this Sunday (May 25). Hendry is going so far as to train with the Best in the World, CM Punk.

Melo sent a warning to the TNA World Champion after his name was dropped during Hendry's concert on NXT, last night

Ahead of his challenge of TNA World Champion Joe Hendry at this Sunday’s WWE NXT Battleground and a tag team appetizer at Friday’s TNA Under Siege, former NXT Champion Trick Williams will appear

TNA's Under Siege pay-per-view has seven official matches including TNA World Champion Joe Hendry & Elijah vs. Trick Williams & Frankie Kazarian.