William Regal In-Ring Return Pitched

AEW

An independent wrestling promoter has reached out to WWE’s William Regal about a potential in-ring return.

The WWE VP of Global Talent Development hasn’t competed since November 2013, losing to Antonio Cesaro (Claudio Castagnoli in AEW) on NXT.

Josh Barnett has recently revealed that he has reached out to the former four-time WWE European Champion about stepping into the ring again at a Bloodsport event.

With GCW Josh Barnett’s Bloodsport XIII taking place on April 17 during WrestleMania 41 week, Barnett revealed his conversations with Regal during a recent appearance on Ringsiders Wrestling, saying:

“You think I haven’t had some conversations with William Regal about, ‘If you should feel spry. You know…’

“I say the ball is in his court, not as like a challenge or anything like that. It’s just, he’s the boss here.

“If he tells me it’s time, done. If he says, ‘Eh, I’m better off spectating.’ Done. Whatever he wants, he’s correct. That’s the way I see it.”

Bloodsport matches are unique, taking place in ropeless rings with victory only coming by knockout or submission.

William Regal has attended GCW events over the years, and his own son, Charlie Dempsey, has competed at three Bloodsport shows in 2024.

WWE’s Natalya will compete in her first GCW match at Bloodsport XIII later this month, with Pete Dunne also making his Bloodsport debut at the same event.

Game Changer Wrestling is also holding GCW Presents ID Championship Tournament on April 16, with more details of the WWE ID Championship Tournament having recently been revealed.

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• Josh Barnett
• william regal
• GCW
• Return
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