The Career of William Regal: 1998 - 2006

Wrestling Bios Presents - The Career of William Regal : 1998 - 2006
William Regal had made a name for himself with American wrestling fans through his work in WCW. As the WWE was beginning to defeat WCW in the ratings, Regal found himself on the winning side for a short time when he made his WWF debut in 1998. His first short run with the company didn't go as planned, but he did have a memorable short stint as "The Real Man's Man".
After William Regal left the WWE, he found himself back in World Championship Wrestling, teaming up with old Blue Bloods partner Dave Taylor and Fit Finlay. He stayed in WCW only for a short time before he once again made his way back to Vince McMahon and the WWF. During this second run, William Regal would find much more success, picking up the European Championship 4 times, the Intercontinental championship and also the Tag Team titles numerous times. He was also made the commisioner for the WWF, a role that allowed William Regal to deliver some highly entertaining promos.
In this second part of a 3 part series, we look at The Career from William Regal from 1998 to 2006. This video includes:
- The WWF debut of William Regal
- The Steven Regal character changing to "The Real Man's Man"
- William Regal leaving the WWE to go back to WCW~
- William Regal's WWE Return
- Regal becoming one of the more prominent WWF European Champions
- Commisioner William Regal
- William Regal turning heel and tagging up with Lance Storm
- The WWF tour that left William Regal very ill, causing him to take a year away from the ring
- William Regal and Eugene
- Much More!
Watch Part 1 here: • The Career of William ...
#wrestling #wwe #documentary

[@TheSegadroid]

Some of the best facial expressions in the business.

[@andrewwinch474]

Both of them?

[@wallydollarlive]

It’s called a “look of disdain” 😂😂

[@michaellofranco1107]

Regal is one of the most underrated heels of all time and definitely worthy of comparison to superstar heels like Rick Flair, Mr. Perfect, Macho King, Jake The Snake. He could sell as a heel just as good as anyone. He was a character that you loved to hate.

[@nuduce123]

As soon as this popped up I had to watch it. Love your channel. Keep up the amazing work.

[@seanwhite4837]

A good (upper mid) card Star. Love William Regal as a heel Brit.

[@tylers7048]

Can't wait for pt 6

[@williamhowe1]

Who could forget when Chris Jericho peed in Regal's tea?

[@23RedTechno]

He's a man, such a man He's a real, real man's man He's a man, such a man He's a real, real, real, real man's man

[@pipepicasso8112]

Glad you are making it a 3 part series. It's a good idea to keep your videos at around 15 minutes. That just my opinion.👍

[@NecesaryEvil]

You should really do a video about Test. RIP

[@damienhelmold6978]

Yes

[@st4ne4rmthevill63]

Test was one of my favorites

[@lombeNgandu]

"Man's man stuff- something Regal was doing way before Mr. Seth Rollins". Nice double entendre.

[@mrowley7300]

Absolutely respect regal for taking ownership from his drug issues.

[@Mikefantasia22]

Eh, it was ghb. Nothing addictive , he was just childish

[@Ffeoli1039]

@@Mikefantasia22 either way, it's still commendable that he owns up to it and didn't pass the blame.

[@mattyb567567]

@@Mikefantasia22 It was benzos and pain pills as well.

[@Svvithred]

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[@TheJames-Edward]

I didn't know he went back to WCW in 99 I always thought he went to rehab after he was let go from WWE and returned to WWE, I didn't know there was a 2nd WCW run. I love all the information in these documentaries.

[@mrtonywilliams6312]

It's like he just popped up and was gone again

[@tommytaylor5195]

Yes,I think Eric Bischoff liked Regal,from what I read somewhere,after his WWE release,Eric decided to give Regal another chance, shortly afterwards Russo took control and Regal was released, around that time I use to watch WCW worldwide,and Regal in 99 always seemed to wrestle on there!,Regal is a class wrestler,one of the best!

[@lickkittysplit3871]

Gosh Damn this was fuckin awesome. Stoked for part 3.

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god darn, this is quite the over reaction

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I don't know how you bang these vids out so quickly. Not complaining though. Seems like I see a new one every two days.

[@Mikefantasia22]

Still photos with audio over it dont require a ton of editing

[@johnasbury3856]

How does this guy's videos keep getting better? I'm entertained but my mind has been blown!

[@brettmajors69karaoke]

Underrated legit tough guy and excellent character.

[@Jasondirt]

You are such a man's man for making this

[@coleannjordon9727]

Awesome part 2! Can't wait for part 3! Thanks

[@georgetaylor2024]

Thank you for sharing brother

[@PapaSmurfJuju]

Please continue the good work nice to see the vets on the mid cards get proper recognition 🙌🏾

[@Dessydd]

Quality. Thanks so much. Love it. Really good work

[@darrylseamer4728]

Dustin/golddust should be one of your next! A career like none other and like regal another absolute underrated talent

[@Hexx_Iztenze]

Thank you for these. I'm really happy it's now 2 parts. I'm a huge fan of Regal. Felt he is so underrated. I'd always hope for a short title run as he showed the world how good British style technical wrestling was and was a great heel. I hope he gets a Hall Of Fame spot. I suppose I liked the throwback style as I watched a lot of old stuff with my grandfather. Great content as always and again thank you.

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[@inigotaylor9401]

Great video as usual but if I recall the opening match of WM 17 against Jericho was a match worthy of mention, and he was ic champ if remember well? Keep up great vids

[@inigotaylor9401]

By chance listening to something to wrestle with Wm 17, classic episode worth a listen! it says on this 1st match, I’m sure it was 1st on the vhs but. I could be wrong, I was wrong on the title change . All this stuff gets a little hazy from all those years ago, still think it’s more than a two star match for sure,

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Not watched wwf for years but come across this channel and I'm hooked again.

[@shamumaga]

I really appreciate these they’re all so good

[@tomsy49]

My favourite part of your videos are the recommendations for matches of the star your covering! Keep doing this as there are plenty I have never seen!

[@rickyhawkins7771]

Great video can't wait for part 3

[@reverendmayhem7884]

Thank you so very much for this now THREE PART series on William Regal, my second favorite only after Kurt Angle which would also make a great THREE PART video...hint hint

[@OldBrokeWhiteGuy]

Brilliantly researched and presented.

[@Takaho31]

I used to watch Lord Steven Regal defend the Television title every weekend. All time favorite.

[@manraisedbypuffins9080]

What a character lol! Great vid

[@markmaronese4007]

searched, "Chris Benoit vs. William Regal [2005-07-16] " as soon as your video finished. Definitely recommend everyone else do so too. The match is a classic.

[@alexubaldo504]

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[@jsmpsnn]

Hardcore legend Norman Smiley?

[@truckpalumbo4430]

The wiggle

[@dontdoittoyoself6786]

Never thought I'd hear that name. He was a legit talented shooter.

[@timbartschwolfman]

The Hardcore Big Wiggle

[@amtownsyou]

😂😂😂 the unsung hero

[@jareddavis9012]

His first Wrestlemania was actually in 2001. Wrestlemania X7.

[@Dare1C]

@Justin Sharpe WM17 Jericho beat Regal for IC Championship in the opening match. A year earlier than 18

[@mcshatly1576]

Justin Sharpe yeah man it was Jericho WM17

[@jareddavis9012]

@Justin Sharpe No that was Regal and Jericho at Wrestlemania X7

[@mcshatly1576]

Justin Sharpe really? Why wouldn’t you just look this up? kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJ3aZn2mpbx5hsk

[@mcshatly1576]

Justin Sharpe lance didn’t debut for WWE until May 28th raw I believe. When they started the Invasion. In fact you can see Storm sitting with all the other WCW guys in the stands at wrestlemania 17 . My memory is pretty good since during this time in 2001 I was in my 20’s and watching tons of wrestling.

[@JM-ow5ef]

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[@rickyhunt4075]

Congrats on 60k man you deserve it.

[@vipset87]

underrated *LEGEND*

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Can only imagine the 4 dislikes are what culture wrestling, cultaholic, wrestlelamia and wrestling with wregret you must be stealing there views

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The rest are from other what culture accounts

[@exe2517]

Maybe it's Steve Rowe, aka V1 from OSW.

[@bernardmcdowell2454]

Great Work 👍🏿❗️

[@stevenbrown1225]

Impressive video about an impressive guy. Regal didn't have the main spotlight but he left his individual mark on the business forever none the less.

[@secularbeast1751]

Regal was always a pleasure to watch in the ring.

[@calvinmiller3885]

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[@jaredquinney204]

Interesting video

[@jojokabo78]

3 part??? YES!!!

[@daleholbert3111]

The tune gets in your head he's a man a real man mans

[@amtownsyou]

Waitin on that hulk hogan video, that'll be a 8 part series lol

[@mrtonywilliams6312]

The greatest Commissioner of them all

[@TheAutistWhisperer]

Legendary wrestler.

[@candoentertainment9118]

One of my favorite heels of all time. Great facial expressions and 'The Power of the Punch".

[@Kblay1]

Great video. Just two small corrections: It was Crash Holly not Hardcore Holly whom Regal briefly dropped the European title to in late 2000. Also, Wrestlemania 18 was not Regal's first mania as he'd unsuccessfully challenged Chris Jericho for the IC belt a year prior at X-seven.

[@NotAGarage]

Regal's first WrestleMania was the year prior in 2001 at WM X7 against Chris Jericho

[@legendarypsychomike4309]

William regal is the greatest european champion of all time.#MikeNice

[@Hoonozit]

So far so good.

[@partyboyyoutube4513]

Regals first mainia was his match against Chris Jericho at wrestlemaina X7

[@Showtime6192009]

You forgot to Mention Regal's Fantastic Fued With Y2j.

[@kingp05]

Arron Webb Right & I thought that was Regal's first Wrestlemania match was with Jericho

[@larrydavis4019]

Arron Webb , Hey Arron. That is what I was looking for as well. Thank you for bringing it up. Take care friend. 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@Showtime6192009]

@@kingp05 Yep WM X7 Y2J Was Defending Is IC Belt And Won

[@Showtime6192009]

@@larrydavis4019 Yep WM X7, Y2J Was Defending Is IC Belt And Won. No Worries And You Too

[@elboti7520]

Wrestlemania x7 was the first time he wrestled at that event

[@HGates-hl4eq]

Regal is a legend.

[@bigboy9497]

Great work with the videos but you got some information wrong William regals first WrestleMania appearance was WrestleMania 17. Thanks for the uploads most appreciated.

[@thomgage7083]

Walking a Golden Mile is a great book.

[@damienhelmold6978]

Bro your one of my favourite content creators. Can you plz do the wrestling history of vampiro and eventually the insane clown posse.

[@BigLee1901]

2:18 That entrance music you're talking about ended up becoming The Hardy Boyz theme until they aligned with Michael Hayes in May 1999

[@gossamer1234]

losing to jim duggan is the ultimate insult

[@simonstillborn4951]

Regal, a real wrestler's wrestler.

[@royalpain1403]

I was 9th row at Unforgiven 2004 in Portland for that match against Batista and Flair was a great night

[@sirsmokey710]

William Regal's first WrestleMania was WrestleMania 17 for the Intercontinental title against Chris Jericho

[@jnolanusmc]

Love Wrestling Bios but why did Piper only get one Episode?

[@georgelea4297]

William Regal is one of the best underrated heels in the wrestling world

[@crisdmt5479]

Outstanding career ,a truly can catch tehnician ,it should had have more titles in the WCW,where wrestling was still appreciated at his pure stile.

[@thatpurpledaddy6731]

Feel free to do more multi part series

[@mojojojo4865]

A real man's man

[@nortonsegahippie4574]

Yes it needs 3 parts

[@aye_its_karate6169]

Hell yes!

[@kylebenson889]

Regal is the man

[@jorisweyen7934]

The Regal vs Benoit match is on the Benoit DVD, even with exclusive commentary. It's an absolute gem of a match on sadly a rather controversial dvd, I am still pleased that I owned that one.

[@wil8740]

A great set so far on Lord Regal, sir. Have you thought about doing a video on Mike Quakenbush? I know he hasn't been on any major TV but he's of the same caliber as Lord Regal.

[@criminalmindsgirl2936]

I loved his feud with Chris Jericho in 2001. I always found it funny as hell!

[@EmoEmu]

Ironically he's mentally at his best right now. The promo he cut on Cesaro was epic. If you could have combined where he is now with his physical prime, you would have had a top guy.

[@RockoOfBolton]

William Regal was hilarious 😂 his face when someone peed in his tea lol as a guy from Lancashire not far from Blackpool I love this guy. Ps keep up the great vids I’m loving these

[@SirJoelsuf1]

Regal should have had a transitional title reign in like 2007-2008 or something. Exactly one run, maybe 1-2 months only to drop the title to HHH or Cena or someone like that. Dude deserved it.

[@JackNinetySix]

Regals first Mania was the opening match Wrestlemania 17 against Jericho for Intercontinental Title 8:52

[@beefgravystudios]

Regal's tag team ladder match where he was afraid of heights was hysterical

[@Dehumanizer3000]

should be in the Hall of Fame

[@HGates-hl4eq]

Loved the LORD STEVEN REGAL character more than the man's man. I agree with you sir.

[@christiancarpenter1570]

Regal was so good in the ring he never truely got the credit he deserves

[@Haplo699g]

The "He's a Man" gimmick was rough, but truer words were never spoken.

[@vipset87]

loved regal with tajiri

[@OGSilverfox8]

Patiently waiting for PT 3 along with the Steiner Bros and Scott Steiners rise in singles. I think i’d like a referee bio, maybe Earl Hebner

[@droc6927]

Regal better be a three-part series! haha

[@BigLee1901]

6:10 His match against Hacksaw was actually Career vs Title (As Hacksaw found the Television Belt in a trash bag during his storyline janitor work a few months after Scott Hall threw it in the trash vacating the title until Hacksaw found it and declare himself the TV Champion and accepting open challenges until the Bischoff/Russo Reset, which one of his challenges was from Regal putting his career on the line)

[@stevenharrison5755]

I wasn't aware anyone but I was a Regal fan. I still use the word besmirch on a daily basis.

[@Xehanort10]

10:53 I remember reading about in the WWE magazine. Whatever was wrong with Regal made him swell up until he was bigger than he was and at first the doctor thought he'd been eating too much and Regal had to bring a WWE collectable card to a doctor to show him his normal size. They had to temporarily stop his heart then restart it.

[@bobray8637]

His match against RVD was his second WrestleMania. He and Y2J was the first match at WM 17 for Jericho's intercontinental title which Regal lost.

[@terriecopeland455]

Facts! Glad you pointed tht out

[@bobray8637]

@@terriecopeland455 . Gotta be accurate,

[@pradanaariam]

The music that used to Mr Regal debut in 1998, when his match against Droz, it was the same music The Hardy Boyz using in WWF early 1997- 1998, if i dont wrong

[@adambentley3171]

With Vinny Mac it's less about second chances and more about exploiting an opportunity to make money.

[@daverinehart565]

Regal n RWD n REGAL n Lame storm Regal n Beniot.4 of BEST TECKNICAL Wrestlers of ALL TIME.

[@LastRealPlayaAlive]

He was the real deal you can feel "professional wrestler" when he was in the ring like it or not