William Regal | AEW Unrestricted Podcast

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William Regal and two of his amazing lizards (see them in the video episode on KZfaq) share details about his debut at AEW REVOLUTION, the phone call from Bryan Danielson that changed his retirement plans, and what he’s looking for when it comes to adding talent to the Blackpool Combat Club. Regal talks about his introduction to Jon Moxley, what he thought the first time he heard Mox cut a promo, and the friendship that developed with Mox over the years. He also remembers training Bryan Danielson, and what most impressed him most when they first started working together. And he recalls stories from his early days wrestling in Britain and the holiday camps, developing his own style, and learning from the likes of Terry Rudge and Rollerball Rocco. Plus, he has thoughts on comedy in wrestling, hair care, respect, proper British manners, and being a “gentleman villain.”
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@KronusTBear 2 жыл бұрын

I could listen to Regal talk for hours and hours. Comedic genius, legit badass & a fountain of knowledge. Legend.

@Topshelfmedia1 2 жыл бұрын

Was liking the convo more before they got into wrestling. Was more insightful into who the person was rather than who the wrestler was.

@JuliusC1973 2 жыл бұрын

One of my favorite people to talk to at any WrestleMania Axxess Sessions. I can't wait to talk to him at a Meet and Greet before an AEW Show.

@amazonshawn97 2 жыл бұрын

Only if they replace Aubrey this would’ve been amazing

@Fettclone1 2 жыл бұрын

A channel called Gorilla Position has a great, lengthy interview with him.

@johnh5424 2 жыл бұрын

I love how much he loves to talk about British wrestling and it's history. He's never forgotten where he's come from, such a great interviewee

@ChaostheClown 2 жыл бұрын

That stuff has had a big influence on some guys we all love. Definitely worth watching some old World of Sport content, it's fascinating!

@ThatKiwiDudeTV 2 жыл бұрын

This man Got Yuta over more with me in 2 weeks than Best friends did in a year. That speaks volumes of the skill of Regal.

@daldladla 2 жыл бұрын

Incredible.

@shoWbitz 2 жыл бұрын

If you're talking "kayfabe", then yes.

@ianfitton9400 2 жыл бұрын

Regal has a ton of knowledge and is great addition to aew but it was the storyline not regal that got yuta over,him with best friends was just wasted as their storylines were poor and he didn't really feature in a prominent role so he was lost in the crowd

@manniefaces 2 жыл бұрын

It was not Regal who did that alone. Yuta got booked and shined.

@YourNameHere313 2 жыл бұрын

I feel like they didn't want to give him a spotlight in less words. Like he was in the light for a hot second but they never kept on him.

@mightasWill 2 жыл бұрын

When I was younger I never really thought much of Regal but as I got older I really have grown to appreciate him and what he's done for the business as I look back on his career.

@StoveToTheFace 2 жыл бұрын

I 100% agree. It makes this experience a little better in a way because I'm discovering his genius in a new way so ultimately it's more rewarding with hindsight and no real bias either way.

@GameThatTune 2 жыл бұрын

Aww you can tell Regal thought Statlander was wearing lizard boots and it hurt him deeply. Hopefully they clear that up and bond over their love of reptiles. 😂

@julesyyz 2 жыл бұрын

That was hilarious 😂😂😂

@evilmark 2 жыл бұрын

I'm literally saying out loud, "NONONO! The lizard is NAMED Boots!"

@GameThatTune 2 жыл бұрын

@@evilmark I did a bit of a double take when Aubrey asked the question, but it’s a prototypical Zoom podcast recording misunderstanding, we’ve all been there 😅

@Guardian978 2 жыл бұрын

I'm sure if nothing else Kris will probably end up talking to him about it and show him some pictures. And barring that you can always tweet him.

@wanmanrmy 2 жыл бұрын

Haha yeah I was glad it wasn’t just me worried about that one 😂

@tphoenix_2295 2 жыл бұрын

"I've never worked for a company I worked for wrestling" really speaks volumes of Regals love for the business

@SemiNobleBerean 2 жыл бұрын

The most underrated wrestler and imagine all of the guidance he can give these new young wrestlers coming in!

@TuberoseKisser 2 жыл бұрын

He's absolutely not underrated.

@calei7963 2 жыл бұрын

He is not underrated.

@AReallyLongAndUnremakableUser 2 жыл бұрын

"Hello Mr Ross, Mr Schiavone, Masked guy!!" Lord Regal, one of the true greats in pro wrestling, no matter what promotion he's in.

@chrisbuttonshaw2088 2 жыл бұрын

"Masked Man, you impress me"

@kvoltti 2 жыл бұрын

Regal coming to AEW is perhaps one of the biggest coups for the company. The depth of his knowledge is invaluable

@iandavidson5236 2 жыл бұрын

I could listen to William Regal talk about wrestling for way longer than this podcast was. Hope he does another.

@zoejeremy9671 2 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love this man. He's like the grandfather I wish I had.

@cumexolaf3276 2 жыл бұрын

Then you must be very young. He is only 54 years old. He always seemed a bit older because of his very old school style.

@zoejeremy9671 2 жыл бұрын

I’m in my 20’s, could’ve sworn he was older than he actually is. Maybe it’s the way he presents himself

@codyanderson5467 2 жыл бұрын

@@zoejeremy9671 he's had old man face forever. Go back and find his pics from WCW when he was "Steven Regal" and was in his 20's and you would swear he was late 30s.

@txcforever 2 жыл бұрын

@@cumexolaf3276 Due to his style and looks the guy looked he is in his 50s since his mid 20s.

@tommytaylor4139 2 жыл бұрын

@@codyanderson5467 You could,but to me,he never really aged,esp in his WCW days and Into his early WWE days,he always looked the same.

@nintendope8837 2 жыл бұрын

You know.. im glad we finally got an interview with regals pet reptile and his assistant william regal

@lazypaladin 2 жыл бұрын

Finally, I get to say this without a shred of cheek: *Yes Mr. Regal, show us your lizard!*

@MuttonfudgeRacing 2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you're in AEW Lord Regal.

@androtaz1 2 жыл бұрын

Love Regal. Watched him for years and years. I'm digging what he's doing. He has given so much of himself to wrestling its unreal. Absolute Legend.

@Epsilonsama 2 жыл бұрын

Yuta is going to improve tremendously by having Regal around. He was trained buck Chuck Taylor so he definitely found a gem but Regal will help him go to the next level.

@bassinwiththeburtons239 2 жыл бұрын

William Regal is wrestling royalty!

@SoberHungry 2 жыл бұрын

Can we have Regal talk about lizards for an hour?

@JaimeD. 2 жыл бұрын

One of the BCC (Blackpool Combat Club) founders - William Regal - has been a treat in commentary during Moxley and Danielson's matches. Wheeler Yuta will benefit a lot with BCC to grow more as a main eventer.

@StoveToTheFace 2 жыл бұрын

Dante Martin seems like the next member don't you think? This is obviously in the future of your post but the way they Regal talked about him and how AEW basically put him extra over recently... kinda feels like he's gonna join.

@davelanger 2 жыл бұрын

Regal is such a treasure. This interview could have been three hours and I'd listened to all of it. One thing I will say about a lot of these interviews when it's ex WWE employees. You can just tell how strict WWE is when talking about other companies since they always ask oh can I say the name WWE. That is one great thing about AEW is they don't care if you say the name WWE or if you talk good about them. its just very telling how he had to say I don't care if i get fired for this but i have nothing bad to say about WWE. That just shows how some ex WWE employees still have the WWE mindset about talking nice about other companies.

@ronniecathcart2484 2 жыл бұрын

Because AEW is about the business of WRESTLING!! So there's nothing wrong or taboo of mentioning another promotion. It's a business and wrestling

@AngelFlores-bq4fd 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah it's pretty sad. It's like ex-wwe people had an incredible fear instilled into them. Im sure they all feel like they're walking on egg shells over there.

@UnexpectedDanger 2 жыл бұрын

Bots like to say everyone cuts the "WWE sucks" promo when they come to AEW, but stuff like this isn't a promo. You can tell they're being genuine about their time there.

@davelanger 2 жыл бұрын

@@UnexpectedDanger Yup Adam Cole and Danielson were the same with high praise for WWE

@dragonmark9092 2 жыл бұрын

I knew he would shout out Terry Rudge. The guy was BRUTAL, could easily see his influence on Regal, Finlay, Danielson, etc.

@BingoGaming 2 жыл бұрын

What a fantastic interview. One of my favorite wrestling moments of all time was at an NXT House Show and William Regal was the first person to come out and welcome us. I lost my mind. Absolute legend.

@jamesb5764 2 жыл бұрын

Regal misunderstood. He thought Statlander had boots made FROM a lizard. They should have corrected.

@RedDawnRocker 2 жыл бұрын

I think they didn't pickup on it and probably thought he thought the name was inappropriate when he was taking them literal.

@TomCareBear94 2 жыл бұрын

Regal talking to his lizard is the most wholesome thing

@HankChinaski27 2 жыл бұрын

I have always loved William Regal, even when he was a heel. He was so good at everything he did in the ring, and the mentor role he has taken on in his new place of employment is just a great fit for him. Even when NXT got sluggish, Regal never waivered. It is nice to see him from a more personal perspective.

@Machtimus 2 жыл бұрын

i would love a 6 month follow up unrestricted with Mr. Regal if nothing more than to see how big Tony and Bobbi get are they named that after Schiavone and Heenan (R.I.P.)?

@susiesoo1720 2 жыл бұрын

Is it not Tommy and Bobby? As in Tommy Cannon and Bobby Ball?

@Machtimus 2 жыл бұрын

@@susiesoo1720 well then I guess I was wrong, lol Thanks for clearing it up : -)

@ladyspookums 2 жыл бұрын

@@susiesoo1720 Bobbi with an I because she's female I think?

@JulioTorres-ff7fp 2 жыл бұрын

I heard the podcast On SiriusXM and ONLY tuned in here for the lizard visuals. I was greatly impressed.

@MikeBites 2 жыл бұрын

5:42 bad misunderstanding, William Regal think Kris has lizard boots not a lizard named Boots. He’s going to absolutely hate her.

@patriciarockwell2227 2 жыл бұрын

I'm sure someone will explain!

@organicmetal6850 2 жыл бұрын

If i have one word for William Regal.....that would be CLASS !!!!!

@BlakOwlEntertainment 2 жыл бұрын

I actually have 2 words for William Regal... WAR GAMES!!!!

@xHosagix 2 жыл бұрын

Put this on as something in the background, now set entranced by Regal just talk passionately. I've got family from the north too so it's just nice and warming to hear these subjects being talked about so passionately in such a familiar cadence. Could listen for hours.

@kieran6735 2 жыл бұрын

Words cannot describe how much I love this man. He's one of my all-time faves and I could listen to him chat about wrestling all day. He needs to start his own podcast.

@FatsFalafel 2 жыл бұрын

The world would be a better place if we were more like William Regal

@TheNeonParadox 2 жыл бұрын

I always knew how humble, polite, and dedicated he was, but now that I know he's a fellow reptile enthusiast, I love the man even more.

@DrexelWorldNews 2 жыл бұрын

Actually met WR a few times at a hotel where I was working back in the 90s. Was kind and we chatted for quite some time.

@anachronologist2017 2 жыл бұрын

14:40 this story of Regal calling out Moxley on the first day of class in FCW is great because the feeling he described that he and HHH had when they first heard him cut an impromptu promo is exactly how I felt the first time I saw/heard Mox and knew instantly he'd be a star. That mini FCW feud they had was one of the best things going on in wrestling at that time and so few people got to know about it while it was happening.

@SamuelDuplessis12 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah FCW had some really good stuff going on when it was around, especially when Mox, Rollins, Roman were down there. To me, 08-09 and 11-12 were the best years of it.

@daytonafuntim 2 жыл бұрын

What a masterful wrestler, manager, creative genius and human being is Lord William Regal!

@influencerpodcasts 2 жыл бұрын

I love Regal. He is humble/self-effacing... Wish he had a better since of how good he actually was/is & could take a compliment better.

@elvinrey9535 2 жыл бұрын

Regal amazed me within a few short days. A new level of respect towards him.

@HenrySchecker 2 жыл бұрын

He really is a indispensable well of wisdom. I'm very happy he's found a new home in AEW.

@thesimpsons17 2 жыл бұрын

Regal is just such a good dude, I'm so happy for him that he can go out there in front of thousands showing him the love and respect he deserves on a weekly basis. Much love Mr Regal.

@onyoursix8408 2 жыл бұрын

Regal had one of the most unique wrestling style loved watching his matches 😍

@ThaRealWorld 2 жыл бұрын

Haven’t even skipped the ad yet to type this. I can’t wait to hear every second of this

@QWERTYOP80 2 жыл бұрын

Hopefully somebody clarified to him that Kris has a lizard (Bearded Dragon) CALLED Boots, and not lizard skin boots!

@Psientologist 2 жыл бұрын

Instantly I also hoped this, when he started saying no I was like "OH NO, he misunderstood :( "

@QWERTYOP80 2 жыл бұрын

@@Psientologist I’ve spoken to him once or twice over Twitter & it’s clear he loves his Tegus to bits so I understand why that thought might upset him. You’ve got to be a dedicated keeper to keep something like a tegu. Never mind two! I’m a reptile guy too so I knew already he had a heck of a collection. Used to have a bearded dragon like Kris myself. They’re awesome.

@kyledamron 2 жыл бұрын

I've been watching Regal since his WCW days. I love this man

@redhurricane24 2 жыл бұрын

Sir William Regal has elevated the AEW roster quality to prestigious levels. The kids in that locker room will benefit greatly from his wisdom.

@Maegickmike 2 жыл бұрын

He really does need to be knighted

@randyramprashad6543 2 жыл бұрын

Is it weird that I cried and was so happy, jus seein Regal being real AF. The child in me is overjoyed, thank you all for making this 🙏🙏🙌🙌

@Djclyve 2 жыл бұрын

Regal has reached peak esteem in my mind with his lizard collection

@l.a.covers8400 2 жыл бұрын

Never knew william regal nerding out about lizards is the content i never knew i needed lol

@homefitnesstv450 2 жыл бұрын

so happy for mr Regal joining AEW, new Home is fresher and better than the Past i can smell it

@evellegend 2 жыл бұрын

Great interview, I had the honor of having his first match on WCW TV way back when. He was a awesome person in the ring and out and that seems to have never changed. I remember him buying me drinks at the bar later that night. I wish him nothing but the best in AEW and beyond. I hope all the young talent there takes full advantage of his presence and appreciates all the input he's willing to give.

@Maegickmike 2 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love this man just by what he did to Goldberg

@Kusanagikaiser999 2 жыл бұрын

If William Regal was not already one of the most interesting people in Wrestling...I just find out he adopts reptiles......I LOVE THIS MAN SO MUCH.

@spookerredmenace3950 2 жыл бұрын

always love William Regal! dude is funny , great worker, awesome on the mic, hes not fancy , he just will break you.. and love aubrey edwards as a ref, she sells the pain, moves around the ring like shes a ballerina which she was, and doesnt get in the way like some refs do.

@KillerFknWolf 2 жыл бұрын

hope they get some interaction between Regal and Danhausen.

@tonycampbell4982 2 жыл бұрын

AEW is very fortunate to have Sir William Regal there as part of the company/talent roster.

@simontodd5876 2 жыл бұрын

I could listen to William Regal talk for hours.

@kaidos123 2 жыл бұрын

William Regal talking about his lizards is the most wholesome thing ever.

@the_Brumeister 2 жыл бұрын

Regal is a class act. Totally looking into that hair care routine. Also good job Alex filling in!

@craigmason958 2 жыл бұрын

Im Britsh and about the same age as Regal . I loved the old British wrestling so I know all the names he was talking about. What a treat.

@SALT-- 2 жыл бұрын

William Regal. One of the most accomplished and renown wrestlers in history. A wealth of knowledge in wrestling history and psychology. A wrestler other wrestlers should aspire tobe. *shows lizards 2 minutes in*

@stuartroberts1918 2 жыл бұрын

William regal is an absolute legend and one of the United Kingdom’s finest gentlemen and greatest exports long live the lord

@mojosodope45 2 жыл бұрын

Just when you think Lord William Regal couldn’t get any cooler we find out he’s a reptile guy! Fricken awesome.

@rhettzkie 2 жыл бұрын

Am I the only one that wants Regal's lizards to somehow be featured in a BCC storyline? Have them become sort of their mascots? 😂

@danj3215 2 жыл бұрын

What's happened to Jake the Snake? Surely that reptile - off would sell seats

@tolblackburn7995 2 жыл бұрын

This is how you interview a legend. He talks, you listen. Nothing else.

@garypearce34 2 жыл бұрын

What a true gentleman, I would love to see a long form informal chat with him Tony at some point.

@collinblack_60103- 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mr William Regal, you are a journeyman. Thanks to the AEW team for sharing this with us and thanks to Daniel for asking William to come to AEW. This is part 1, cannot wait for part 2 of this story, maybe get Jon and Daniel on as well.

@SheltonHull 2 жыл бұрын

Regal is living his best life. You love to see it!

@PB-tk4uu 2 жыл бұрын

Lord William Regal is the Sir David Attenborough of wrestling and in wrestling...

@Jungletraveler00_12 2 жыл бұрын

Regal showing those lizards is just badass 😂

@Virtual_Vinsanity 2 жыл бұрын

Regal the coolest ever. Saw him on NERD a few years back. I got 8 lizards myself including a couple tegus.

@billcrotts5456 2 жыл бұрын

Probably the most baffling wwe release ever

@patriciarockwell2227 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, WWE really messed up by letting him go. (But he was "a HHH guy" so what do you expect?)

@ren3gadeviews274 2 жыл бұрын

William Regal and Fit Finlay has ALWAYS been my some of my favorite wrestlers! I would he glued to the screen watching Regal. He's SO UNDERRATED. Moxley and Daniel have been LEGITIMATELY been the only ones who compare to them in brawling/technique in my opinion. Aggression and Technical. Love the style

@daisybelle1025 2 жыл бұрын

Regal rocking the Fred Perry 👌

@VideoSpielplatz1 2 жыл бұрын

Lord Regal, What a guy, could listen to him for days

@keithreinsel7842 2 жыл бұрын

This was amazing, I would love to see more with Lord Regal! I hadn't really heard too much about him before Revolution, so I went back searching, and I'd say that the gentleman villian is one of my all time favorites now.

@Tom.Jackson. 2 жыл бұрын

Originally from Codsall Wolverhampton where I'm from and now on AEW, hardly watched his career but knew of him when I used to be watching wwe and wcw but now only watch aew so pleased to see him sign up. He has great hair so after his tips I'll try the shampoo and oil on my 68yr old hair 🤣🤭🤣

@naomirandall7495 2 жыл бұрын

I could listen to Regal for hours

@georgechambers4617 2 жыл бұрын

Ahh - the one I was waiting for!!!

@martinwalton9307 2 жыл бұрын

That Fred Perry shirt is dope, he's still a proper Northern lad.

@anglefan85 2 жыл бұрын

I have been hoping for this since the moment he debuted. I could listen to this man talk all day. An absolutely indispensable talent for any wrestling company.

@easter_sunday 2 жыл бұрын

I like Regal's club so much I think a league should be built around it and that teams should compete for a chalice.

@kenshigo3833 2 жыл бұрын

One of the best GM in the WWE, THE best of all time when he was GM in NxT and of course a technical legend in the ring. If you do something with Wrestling, you should try to have Regal around!

@IzzyMann 2 жыл бұрын

respect to aew and to william, i needed to hear this big time, his views on goldberg made me dislike him, as a child i didn't know better, now as a man i understand what this guy is about. much respect.

@andrewbruorton7788 2 жыл бұрын

Love the Tegu and monitor lizard love!! No wonder love Cesaro and Dragon so much since my dad is basically South-End-On-Sea version of Regal.

@Warrior-Clan 2 жыл бұрын

I love how soft spoken he is but he has this presents to me that anytime he is speaking I have to give him my 100% attention. You can also hear the honesty and intelligence he gave us

@Iandres92 2 жыл бұрын

Regal can read a phone book and I'll listen.

@Calyn3 2 жыл бұрын

AEW scored big when they hired on William Regal. The sheer amount of experience and talent the man has is amazing! I just hope that Tony is wise enough to draw on at least some of that experience.

@chrisbuttonshaw2088 2 жыл бұрын

LOVE this man. I enjoyed him as Commissioner Regal... missed his LORD Regal run... but loved his " WAARGAMES" GM and now his AEW. Man could talk about anything and I'd listen

@JustMe-gz4pu 2 жыл бұрын

The interview I have been waiting for.

@bez_ 2 жыл бұрын

Even without Schiavone? hmm

@patriciarockwell2227 2 жыл бұрын

@@bez_ I didn't come here to hear Tony, I came to hear William Regal.

@bez_ 2 жыл бұрын

@@patriciarockwell2227 But they're so good together !

@emailjustinbyrd 2 жыл бұрын

He misunderstood the comment about Kris Statlander. Her lizard is named Boots. She doesn't wear lizard boots. They should've cleared that up lol

@paintinginmykitchen5152 2 жыл бұрын

This is what I’ve been waiting for! Time to take an hour and soak it all in.

@gavjarman593 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely love this guy he's a true gent and had pleasure of meeting him

@tremere40k 2 жыл бұрын

Regal is the best. Gotta love N.E.R.D here in New England for raising those reptiles he has now.

@nicholashughes8126 2 жыл бұрын

Would love to see Tim Thatcher, Biff Busick and Daniel Makabe come into the Blackpool Combat Club. Watched Regal from his days working the Holiday camps in the 80s

@andy2069 2 жыл бұрын

I really don't mean this to be mean or anything. Regal has been a favorite of mine for 25 years. He's the reason I watched fcw and nxt. But just, is anyone else shocked that he's only 53? Maybe it's the Englishness, but I assumed 63 for some reason.

@chrisbg99 2 жыл бұрын

He is only a couple years older than Jericho. When they were feuding in WWE early on in Jericho's tenure you would have thought Regal was at least 10 years older than him. A hard life definitely puts the years on.

@tmage23 2 жыл бұрын

He has a history of heavy drug and alcohol abuse. That can age you prematurely.

@andy2069 2 жыл бұрын

@@tmage23 true. Also he always looked like a 40 year old. Like he was a real man's man after all. He was working as a teen, and on tv pretty young, but he always looked 40 in his mid 20s.

@MIGHTYBOOSCH198 2 жыл бұрын

A true gentleman, a clown, a bad ass, a teacher, a villain, an expert, an artist. Fantastic wrestler yet very humble, I could listen to him for hours.

@shoWbitz 2 жыл бұрын

Regal looks like a Bond Villain with that reptile.

@justharry2190 2 жыл бұрын

How he applogized for not checking his twitter is so lovely. what a class act this man is.

@calelreptiles2715 2 жыл бұрын

I love how Mr. Regal has my same hobbies. Reptiles and 'Rastlin'

@drumsallday19 2 жыл бұрын

I wish these were uploaded the same day as the audio podcast is! But amazing nonetheless! Regal is one of the great of all time and a true legend for sure.