10 Things We Learned From William Regal On Talk Is Jericho
Chris Jericho and William Regal go deep on WWE, Bryan Danielson and serious health issues.
"Sorry, you're becoming my therapist here!".
Chris Jericho didn't mind. The AEW star was too busy picking his jaw up off the floor as William Regal waxed lyrical about some serious health issues that could've robbed his life; Regal's hushed tones and gentlemanly demeanour made him an engaging guest anyway, but nobody could've predicted some of the stories he'd tell here.
Make no mistake - this is one of the most emotional wrestling podcasts you'll ever listen to. Together, these old friends discussed everything from broken necks, days together in WCW, Regal's thoughts on WWE and more. He also set the record straight on recent reports from Dave Meltzer about his health, but barely even managed to touch on his arrival in AEW.
If you're disappointed by that, don't be. Jericho announced a second part of the interview would be coming soon, and they'll surely elaborate on his jump from WWE to All Elite there. For now, just dig in to some of the most astounding tales any human being could tell. William Regal has lived quite the life, and his outlook on pro wrestling is seriously heartwarming.
Here's everything we learned.
10. Regal Hates The Word “Mark”
Never use the word "mark" around Sir William.
Regal described it as "a nasty, horrible, derogatory term for somebody who is willing to give you their time". He much prefers "punters", but was quick to point out that it's never meant in a negative way: "Everybody's a punter for something", he told Jericho.
The host sat silently as Regal pondered whether people would buy tickets to see their favourite bands if they found out the singer looked down on them. He reckons it's the same with pro wrestlers - besides, they should always be looking to improve and impress the folks who take time out to come see them.
That's a really humble, classy way of looking at things. To William, it's vital that workers respect those who follow their careers. After all, those fans are the ones who put money into their pockets and give them that unique adrenaline rush wrestling provides.