Incredibly, Regal would be on national television in the UK aged just 18. Teaming with the infamous Big Daddy must have made the youngster the envy of many other wrestlers, but the fame associated with being on TV didn't necessarily drive the man, who stunningly quit Joint Promotions after just three months. Contacting another promoter, Brian Dixon of nearby All-Star Promotions, Regal's idea was to become better at what he loved, wrestling, and theorised he could only do so by being in the ring night after night with guys better than him. Promising to give him exactly what he wanted, Dixon also noted that his new charge was mad to leave World Of Sport behind. It might have been barmy, but William Regal states that he only ever really wanted a career in wrestling, not just short bursts of fame. A prolonged run in the industry was what he always sought to attain, and it's pretty cool that he's been able to manage it, still being employed by WWE in 2015.
Lifelong wrestling, video game, music and sports obsessive who has been writing about his passions since childhood. Jamie started writing for WhatCulture in 2013, and has contributed thousands of articles and YouTube videos since then. He cut his teeth penning published pieces for top UK and European wrestling read Fighting Spirit Magazine (FSM), and also has extensive experience working within the wrestling biz as a manager and commentator for promotions like ICW on WWE Network and WCPW/Defiant since 2010. Further, Jamie also hosted the old Ministry Of Slam podcast, and has interviewed everyone from Steve Austin and Shawn Michaels to Bret Hart and Trish Stratus.
