Legend has it that it was the Chris Benoit vs William Regal match that was the turnaround for the Englishman’s career. It has been claimed that it got him back in WWE’s good graces, earning him a contract with the company after being fired the year previous. Stories have been told about “the best match … Read more
William Regal revealed recently that his last ever match in his career was not against Cesaro, as people believed. His final outing as a professional wrestler was against Sami Zayn, taking place in front of a group of trainees in Dubai. William Regal’s final match in NXT against Cesaro is usually considered his swansong. The … Read more
William Regal left AEW at the end of December 2022, after less than a year in the company. He left to return to the WWE, initially claiming he wanted to work with his son in NXT. However, some claim this was much different to the actual truth of the matter. Regal debuted in AEW in … Read more
William Regal was fired from WCW after a scandal on an aeroplane forced it to be grounded. Speaking on an episode of his Gentleman Villain podcast, William Regal recanted the tale of him urinating on an air stewardesses leg. He noted that he took some pills and went to the toilet, but was interrupted by … Read more
William Regal revealed exactly what happened during his infamous match with Goldberg in WCW. On February 9th 1998, William Regal battled Goldberg in a match on WCW Monday Nitro. The bout took place during the infancy of Goldberg’s incredible undefeated streak, and he was still a rookie wrestler. He had mainly competed in squash matches … Read more
Will Ospreay turned down WWE’s offer for a contract in 2016, which turned out to be the best thing he could have done. The Englishman was one of the top young stars in wrestling at the time. His high-flying, almost dangerous style had drawn him a huge amount of fans, as well as a large … Read more
The WWE Hall of Fame stands as a hallowed institution, celebrating the legends who have left an indelible mark on the world of professional wrestling. While many American icons have been enshrined, the rich legacy of British wrestlers often goes underappreciated. From the technical mastery of grapplers who pioneered the sport to the charismatic personalities … Read more
There has never been an English WWE Champion. That fact seems bizarre, considering the rich history of wrestling in the UK, and the names that have come from England. It makes sense why the legends of British wrestling haven’t won the WWE title. The likes of Big Daddy and Giant Haystacks wrestled almost exclusively in … Read more