William Regal Admits He Told Triple H To Jump From WCW To WWE

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AEW star William Regal discussed his close relationship with a WWE Hall of Famer that helped him make a career decision.

Regal’s departure from WWE earlier this year shocked the wrestling world, especially considering his long tenured relationship with NXT founder Triple H.

On the first-ever Gentleman Villain podcast, William Regal discussed his friendship with The Game, which dates back to their time together in WCW.

When Triple H was offered a deal from WWE in 1995, the AEW star admits that he was one of the people who told him to take the deal and leave WCW.

Regal said:

“He talked to me about it. There was an offer for me to go at the time but I had a guaranteed contract with WCW and they were very good to me, and they were also getting me visas and green cards for my family. I said no [to WWE], but what [Triple H] needs to do is go to WWE. Because what he needed is what I had had for the last 10 years, he needed to work 200+ days a year.

“He had all the skills there, but you get better at wrestling [when you find] what you’re good at, what you’re bad at. You make mistakes and rectify those problems and you try and work on them, and the experience makes you a better talent. He went [to WWE]. We always kept in touch and so forth.”

The two men worked together closely in developing the NXT brand and showcased some of the biggest stars in wrestling today.

On the same episode of the Gentleman Villain podcast, William Regal revealed a pitched character change he once heard during his time in WWE.

Quotes via Wrestling Inc.

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