10 Modern Wrestlers And Their Old School Equivalents

10. Pete Dunne & William Regal

From the moment that Pete Dunne began interacting with William Regal in the United Kingdom Championship Tournament, fans began to see the pair's subtle connections. While Regal is currently a beloved member of WWE, he spent a lot of time as a tricky and devilish heel, which is a role that Dunne also executes to perfection.

Many direct comparisons can be made between them, such as their nationality and ring-gear, but their wrestling style is the most evident link. The British grappling fashion that Regal operated made him an absolute ring general, dominating his opponents with holds and innovative counters. This is an in-ring style that Dunne also specialises in, as he uses his smarts and technical prowess to inflict pain on his opponents.

Dunne almost seems to realise this connection, as his ring attire features the heavy use of burgundy colours, which were famously worn by Regal in his time within WCW and WWE.

While Dunne positively adapts this and makes it his own, there's no denying that this choice certainly feels like a homage to the NXT General Manager's former gear.