The life story of William Regal, the former professional wrestler

The life story of William Regal, the former professional wrestler

Claudia Kogi
updated at September 20, 2023 at 4:15 AM

Darren Kenneth Matthews, popularly known as William Regal, is a British former professional wrestler and the Vice President of Global Talent Development at World Wrestling Entertainment. He has often been described as an aristocrat due to his razor-sharp tongue with precise delivery.

William Regal's family
William Regal attends the WWE Smackdown et ECW Live Tour on 25 September 2009. Photo: Icon Sport (Modified by author)
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While growing up, he wrestled fellow grapplers and strangers to foster his reputation and become a lethal opponent with stiff strikes. To earn more experience, he travelled the world to master different styles and win championships. His career achievements include being a 1-time MCW Southern Heavyweight Championship and 4-time WCW World Television Championship, among others.

William Regal's profile and bio summary

Full name

Darren Kenneth Matthews

Date of birth

10 May 1968

Age

55 years of age (as of September 2023)

Place of birth

Codsall, Staffordshire, England

Nationality

British

Ethnicity

White

Zodiac sign

Taurus

Religion

Christianity

Relationship status

Married

Spouse

Christina Beddoes

Children

Daniel, Bailey, and Dane

Height

6 feet 3 inches or 191 centimetres

Weight

243 pounds or 110 kilograms

Hair colour

Blonde

Eye colour

Brown

Profession

Former professional wrestler

Active years

1983 – 2013

Greatest achievement

1-time MCW Southern Heavyweight Championship

Net worth

Approximately $5 million

Social media presence

X(Twitter)

William Regal's age

The renowned retired wrestler was born on 10 May 1968 in Codsall, Staffordshire, England; thus, he is 55 years of age as of September 2023. He is 6 feet 3 inches or 191 centimetres tall, weighs 243 pounds or 110 kilograms, and his horoscope is Taurus.

What is William Regal's nationality and ethnicity?

The former wrestler is an English national of white ethnicity.

William Regal's WWE career

In his teenage years, the famous WWE legend began his professional wrestling training under the guidance of Marty Jones, a renowned wrestler. He committed to perfecting the technical parts of the sport and developing his abilities inside the squared circle via intense training.

He wrestled in several promotions in the UK, such as Joint Promotions and All-Star Wrestling. His hard-hitting approach and reputation for technical skill helped him acquire the admiration of his contemporaries and fans.

With his prowess in the ring, he later started to compete worldwide during the 80s and the 90s in various countries such as Japan and Germany. He gained experience while competing with a wider range of athletes worldwide.

His performance in the 90s caught the eye of the World Championship Wrestling, and in 1993 he signed with them. Until his retirement in 2013, he made the headlines portraying villainous and comedic personas and, in doing so, won numerous awards and titles.

William Regal's net worth

According to various online sources, the WWE Sensational is worth approximately $5 million as of September 2023. He earned most of his income during his years as a wrestler and from his current salary as the Vice President of Global Talent Development.

William Regal's WWE
The professional wrestler, William Regal. Photo: @williamregal (Modified by author)
Source: Instagram

William Regal's family

The famous former WWE wrestler has kept most of his personal life private. For instance, most details about his parents, siblings, and family background are unknown. However, he is married to Christina Beddoes, his long-time partner.

The duo tied the knot in November 1986 and have been married to date. They share three children: Daniel, Bailey, and Dane.

William Regal's son

The WWE's former legend has three sons. However, only Bailey, who goes by the ring name Charlie Dempsey, followed in his footsteps.

The famous wrestler's son debuted on WWE's NXT UK brand in 2021, and ever since, he has made significant victories, prevailing over the likes of Danny Jones and Josh Morrell.

Why did Steven Regal become William Regal?

The name change happened in 1992 at the WCW when he changed his character from an American stereotype to Lord Steven, a descendant of the famous English monarch William the Conqueror.

Why did Regal leave WWE?

According to various online sources, such as Wrestling Observer Live, the renowned legend parted ways with the WWE franchise after his role in NXT ended. Following his departure, the brand was rebranded to NXT 2.0.

From the streets of Blackpool to WrestleMania, the life story of William Regal is an inspiration to many upcoming youngsters in the wrestling arena. With his passion and determination from an early age, he rose through various levels despite the odds to become one of the best wrestling stars on the planet.

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Claudia Kogi
Claudia Kogi is a Kenyan content creator with over 3 years of experience. Claudia joined Sportsbrief.com as a writer in January 2022, covering sports and relatable content.