After an incredible amount of speculation, AEW President Tony Khan confirmed on December 7th that William Regal will be leaving All Elite Wrestling.
William Regal joined AEW back in March, making his debut at Revolution following the match between Bryan Danielson and Jon Moxley. Over the following weeks, the trio founded the Blackpool Combat Club which later came to include Wheeler Yuta and Claudio Castagnoli.
William Regal Sends Message To The Blackpool Combat Club
However, Regal shockingly betrayed Jon Moxley at Full Gear, helping MJF claim the AEW World Championship. Despite finally getting what he wanted, MJF also turned on Regal, paving the way for his exit from the company.
In a new post on social media, Regal paid tribute to Moxley, Danielson, Yuta and Castagnoli.
To the members of the BCC. My favourite song by my favourite band who somehow knew when I was a child to write the story that is my life. It’s been a pleasure fellas. We’ll meet again…..https://t.co/cmCXavzlXH via @YouTubepic.twitter.com/pORe3j2hLj
— William Regal (@RealKingRegal) December 8, 2022
The post comes after William Regal appeared in a pre-taped interview on Dynamite where he explained his actions at Full Gear and desire to leave the group.
“People are only going to see this if something bad happens to me, and when you’re somebody like me, and spend your life being as horrible as I have, you’re always expecting something bad to happen.
Well, MJF, I took great exception to what he did to you [Tony Schiavone] and he seems to be mad about emails and he’s complaining. So I gave him what he wanted, he’s World Champion. You know that old saying Tony? Be careful what you wish for? Because now everybody in this company is going to be chasing him.
I realised several months ago that the three main members of the Blackpool Combat Club didn’t need me around anymore. I’m surplus to requirements as they say. But I knew they wouldn’t let me go. But I needed to show them why they don’t need me, and I needed to show them why they can teach Wheeler Yuta to be the best professional wrestler in the world, because they’ve all got that capability.
But you have to lead by example. Hopefully, and I know he will because Jon Moxley’s a very, very calculating man, he’ll understand this. The reason why I did what I did, and to lead by example was to teach you the final thing that I could ever teach you. Always stay one step ahead, and make sure you always keep eyes in the back of your head.
I’m Blackpool Combat Club until the day I die. Fellas, It’s been emotional.”
In reality Regal will be returning to WWE in 2023 where he will again be able to work with his son. During a media call ahead of ROH Final Battle, Tony Khan stated that the British veteran won’t be able to appear on-screen in WWE for a year as part of the deal done to facilitate his exit.
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