Sasha Banks, Edge and Other WWE Superstars Shattered After William Regal Gets Released
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If you thought WWE was done releasing superstars last November, then you might be wrong. Once again, WWE released not only superstars but also long-time employees, including William Regal.
Towards the end of 2021, WWE sent shock waves around the professional wrestling world by releasing superstars such as Nia Jax and Keith Lee.
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The most shocking name on this list is William Regal. This is mainly because of Regal’s involvement in WWE for a long time.
Regal, a veteran in WWE, worked for the company for almost 20 years. After his wrestling career got over, Regal played a key role in NXT and became the General Manager of NXT in 2014. Later, he also played the role of a trainer at the WWE Performance Center and made a vital contribution to the rise of many WWE superstars.
Following Regal’s departure from the company, WWE legends, current, and former WWE superstars, took to Twitter to show their support for William Regal.
Edge, Sasha Banks, Kevin Owens, and other WWE superstars react after WWE release William Regal
WWE Raw superstar Edge is a dear friend to William Regal. Edge took to Twitter and revealed Regal made him a better and tougher performer, pulled him out of his comfort zone, and pushed him to new heights.
.@RealKingRegal is a man I hold the utmost respect for. A dear friend who always, without fail, makes me smile, and what better gift? He also made me a better, tougher performer and pulled me out of my comfort zone and pushed me to new heights. He’s a real man(s) man. pic.twitter.com/WNDdJjJsvE
— Adam (Edge) Copeland (@EdgeRatedR) January 6, 2022
Zelina Vega also shared a post on Twitter and thanked Regal for his guidance, teachings, and kindness. Vega mentioned Regal played a huge role in her getting hired back in 2017.
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Mr. @RealKingRegal is one of the most brilliant mind’s I’ve ever gotten to talk to and pick.. he played a huge role in getting me a shot/ hired back in 2017. He fought for me since 2013. Thank you for your guidance, teachings & kindness.
— 👑 Ɋㄩ乇乇几 乙乇ㄥ丨几卂 👑 (@TheaTrinidad) January 6, 2022
WWE legend Mick Foley also tweeted following Regal’s departure. The WWE legend looked shocked and mentioned whoever hires Regal next will be fortunate.
WILLIAM REGAL?
WTF?Whoever hires @RealKingRegal will be fortunate for doing so.
— Mick Foley (@RealMickFoley) January 6, 2022
Former SmackDown Women’s Champion, Sasha Banks, also took to Twitter to thank William Regal. Sasha claimed there would be no Sasha Banks if it wasn’t for William Regal. She thanked Regal for giving her a chance and believing in her.
There would be no Sasha Banks if it wasn’t for @RealKingRegal thank you for giving me a chance and believing in me. 💙 Forever grateful
— Mercedes Varnado (@SashaBanksWWE) January 6, 2022
Kevin Owens admitted he was grateful for Regal’s guidance and advice throughout the years in WWE. He even mentioned there is no chance he would be where he is today without William Regal.
I truly can’t overstate this:
There is no chance I would be where I am today without William Regal.
I’m so grateful for his advice and guidance throughout the years.
An absolute example of what I aspire to be when my time as an active performer in the ring is done. https://t.co/HmbltoOwYT
— Kevin (@FightOwensFight) January 6, 2022
Former NXT superstar, Johnny Gargano, and Shotzi Blackheart also reacted to William Regal’s shocking departure from WWE.
I have cried so many tears to @RealKingRegal happy and not so happy. Thank you for being there for me. pic.twitter.com/ssQTQaNUcJ
— Shotzi (@ShotziWWE) January 6, 2022
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If it wasn't for William Regal a lot of your favorite guys wouldn't be on television. He got so many of us "indie guys" an opportunity. He will never take credit for that, but he deserves his flowers for helping and molding this generation of wrestlers. #ThankYouRegal pic.twitter.com/ib8GFIHHzE
— Johnny Gargano (@JohnnyGargano) January 5, 2022
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