Common questions

What happened to Steven Regal?

What happened to Steven Regal?

The result of the nightmare match was that Regal was let go from WCW, and he later joined the then-WWF. However, drug and alcohol problems again caught up to Regal in WWF, and he was later released from that promotion as well. Regal has since gotten clean, and he has been a figure with WWE for over a decade.

Is William Regal a legend?

William Regal is considered one of the best technical magicians the wrestling business has ever seen. Influential to many, he had an illustrious career filled with masterpieces only a maestro of his craft could cultivate.

Did Regal know about Benoit?

There was a hint that Regal suspected Benoit had not died so innocently. It’s never been substantiated if Regal had any real insider knowledge, but news would break over the days to follow that Benoit was not a victim, but the perpetrator of the horrible incidents that weekend.

Did William Regal retire?

2013
William Regal/Retired

Who is Mr Regal?

Darren Kenneth Matthews (born 10 May 1968), better known by the ring name William Regal, is an English retired professional wrestler. He is currently signed to WWE, where he is the General Manager of the NXT and 205 Live brands.

What drugs was William Regal on?

Two years ago William Regal thought his career as a pro wrestler was over. Addicted to prescription painkillers, he was no longer in peak condition — mentally or physically — and his performance in the ring was suffering because of it.

When did Regal join WWE?

2000
In 2000, Matthews joined the World Wrestling Federation (later World Wrestling Entertainment / WWE), where he became a two-time Intercontinental Champion, a five-time Hardcore Champion, a four-time European Champion, a four-time World Tag Team Champion, and the 2008 King of the Ring.

Is William Regal actually British?

Darren Kenneth Matthews (born 10 May 1968), better known by the ring name William Regal, is an English retired professional wrestler….

William Regal
Regal in April 2008
Born Darren Kenneth Matthews 10 May 1968 Codsall, Staffordshire, England
Spouse(s) Christina Beddoes ​ ​ ( m. 1986)​
Children 3

What happened to Chris Benoit?

Chris Benoit, according to District Attorney Ballard and the city sheriff, committed suicide by hanging. Benoit used a weight machine cord to hang himself by creating a noose from the end of the cord on a pull-down machine from which the bar had been removed.

How tall is Paul Levesque?

6′ 4″
Triple H/Height

When did Steve Regal return to the NWA?

Regal returned to the NWA at an event in Peoria, IL on March 20, 1988. He faced and defeated Spike Huber, marking his first wrestling match since leaving the WWF. Regal joined the startup Windy City Wrestling promotion shortly afterwards and was crowned their World Heavyweight Champion.

When did Steve Regal get his first win?

Regal made his first WWF appearance on September 16, 1986 when he teamed with Terry Gibbs to take on The Junkyard Dog and George Steele in a match that would be televised on the October 11th edition of WWF Superstars. On September 22 he gained his first victory, pinning jobber Jose Luis Rivera at Madison Square Garden.

Who was William Regal in World Championship Wrestling?

For the wrestler William Regal, who competed in World Championship Wrestling in the 1990s as Lord Steven Regal, see Darren Matthews.

What was the result of the Goldberg-Regal match?

The result of the nightmare match was that Regal was let go from WCW, and he later joined the then-WWF. However, drug and alcohol problems again caught up to Regal in WWF, and he was later released from that promotion as well. Regal has since gotten clean, and he has been a figure with WWE for over a decade.

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