William Regal just made it clear—he’s not here for your outrage, following his recent remarks about unnecessary risks in wrestling.
After angering the wrestling world with his December 28, 2025 comments criticizing the dangerous avalanche sleeper suplex Jon Moxley delivered to Kyle Fletcher at AEW Worlds End, the veteran grappler is now responding to the backlash. People accused Regal of being selective—calling out AEW while ignoring similar risky spots in WWE. But Regal is setting the record straight and addressing the hate head-on.
On January 2, 2026, the 57-year-old wrestling legend took to Twitter to make one thing clear: he’s not reading your replies—and he doesn’t care if you disagree.
“My first and maybe only message this year involving Wrestling. FYI, I never read anything unless it’s old wrestling or music and old comedy so save the typing time and your head space by replying.”
But he didn’t stop there. Regal clarified that his original tweet wasn’t about targeting any one promotion—it was about protecting younger wrestlers who don’t understand the risks of neck trauma until it’s too late. He pointed out that for over a decade, he’s tried to use his voice as a mentor—even if many don’t listen.
“I have been using this platform since 2014 at least to warn and help future talent that I can’t talk to directly.”
And it’s not just talk. Regal reminded fans and wrestlers alike that his experience runs deep—across decades and continents.
“Over 32 years in the US and Japan showing people how to be safer if they wanted to know or listen without ever asking for a thank you.”
Clearly frustrated by the backlash, Regal leaned on a trusted voice in his life to show just how many wrestlers he’s helped. He named fellow veteran Samoa Joe:
“I’ll quote my dear friend of 26 years Samoa Joe and say ‘it’s a laundry list’ of people.”
And then came his most pointed message—directed at those using his name for clout or monetization. Instead of dragging his name through controversy, he asked them to do something that actually matters.
“If you’ve made 1 cent of using my name in 2025, please send that money to the official organizations who care for my friends @otani_shinjiro and @Takayamado. Press the anonymous button as it’s not a tax right off for you or you to try and look like nice people. It’s the right thing to do.”
Regal used the moment to name two injured legends of Japanese wrestling—Shinjiro Otani and Yoshihiro Takayama—who are still dealing with devastating neck injuries. Instead of social media drama, Regal wants real-world impact.
After decades of sacrificing his body for the business—and living with the consequences—Regal’s warning stands. Whether people listen is another story.
Do you think William Regal’s message was misunderstood, or should he have been more balanced in calling out all promotions? Drop your thoughts below and let your voice be heard.
