On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of William Regal, with his Career History, real name, age, height and weight, the Promotions he worked for, all the Face/Heel turns, the Championship Titles he won, his Finishers, Theme Songs, Tag Teams and Stables, his appearance changes through the years, and more.
Darren Kenneth Matthews was born in Codsall, Staffordshire, England on May 10, 1968, and he is currently 56 years old.
He is currently a Producer, working for World Wrestling Entertainment.
He is the WWE Vice President of Global Talent Development.
William Regal Profile Index
Profile Info
- Gender Male
- Real Name Darren Kenneth Matthews
- Ring Names
- William Regal ( October 9, 2006 - Present)
- Sir William Regal ( May 26, 2006 - October 8, 2006)
- William Regal ( September 18, 2000 - May 25, 2006)
- Steven Regal ( May 18, 1997 - October 10, 2000)
- Lord Steven Regal ( June 12, 1993 - November 30, 1997)
- Steve Regal ( May 10, 1983 - May 9, 1993)
- Roy Regal ( October 11, 1986 - November 27, 1986)
- Born May 10, 1968 (age 56)
- Nationality
England - Birth Place Codsall, Staffordshire, England
- Billed From
- Blackpool, England
- Height 6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
- Weight
- 243 lbs (110 kg)
- Nicknames Sir; The Real Man's Man
- Notes He is the WWE Vice President of Global Talent Development.
Career History
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Roles
- Producer ( January 4, 2023 - Present)
- Coach ( March 6, 2022 - December 30, 2022)
- Manager ( March 6, 2022 - November 30, 2022)
- General Manager ( August 28, 2014 - January 5, 2022)
- Producer ( November 22, 2013 - January 5, 2022)
- Commentator ( March 8, 2011 - August 27, 2014)
- Wrestler ( May 10, 1983 - December 25, 2013)
- General Manager ( July 2, 2007 - May 19, 2008)
- Commissioner ( March 8, 2001 - November 18, 2001)
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Promotions History
Promotion from to Promotion 
WWEJanuary 4, 2023 Present Promotion 
AEWMarch 6, 2022 December 30, 2022 Promotion 
ROHJuly 24, 2022 November 19, 2022 Promotion WWEBrand
NXT
August 28, 2014 January 5, 2022 Promotion WWEBrand
205 Live
April 12, 2020 August 13, 2020 Promotion 
WWEAugust 29, 2011 August 27, 2014 Promotion WWEBrand
NXT
March 8, 2011 December 25, 2013 Promotion 
FCWApril 10, 2011 June 24, 2012 Promotion WWEBrand
SmackDown
April 26, 2011 August 28, 2011 Promotion WWEBrand
Raw
February 17, 2010 April 25, 2011 Promotion WWEBrand
ECW
June 29, 2009 February 16, 2010 Promotion WWEBrand
Raw
June 17, 2007 June 28, 2009 Promotion WWEBrand
SmackDown
June 30, 2005 June 16, 2007 Promotion 
DSWFebruary 2, 2006 July 23, 2006 Promotion WWEBrand
Raw
March 25, 2002 June 29, 2005 Promotion 
WWFSeptember 18, 2000 March 24, 2002 Promotion 
WCWAugust 26, 1999 February 26, 2000 Promotion WWFJune 29, 1998 April 1, 1999 Promotion 
WCWJanuary 30, 1993 February 9, 1998 Promotion 
RWS, 
RGPDecember 30, 1991 December 30, 1991 Promotion 
JPAugust 3, 1986 December 29, 1988 Promotion RGPJanuary 19, 1988 December 29, 1988 Promotion 
DMPAugust 3, 1986 August 14, 1988 -
Images History
Jan 2023
Mar 2022
Jan 2018
Nov 2013
Jun 2007
Mar 2002
Sep 2000
Aug 1999
Sep 1998
Jan 1993
Mar 1990
Oct 1986
May 1983 -
Face / Heel Turns
Alignment from to Heel November 19, 2022 November 30, 2022 Face May 11, 2022 November 18, 2022 Tweener March 6, 2022 May 10, 2022 Face May 3, 2010 March 5, 2022 Heel August 4, 2005 May 2, 2010 Face April 26, 2004 August 3, 2005 Heel October 8, 2001 April 25, 2004 Face June 24, 2001 October 7, 2001 Heel June 12, 1993 June 23, 2001 Face January 30, 1993 June 11, 1993 -
Card Positions
Status Details from to WWE Mid Card July 10, 2013 December 25, 2013 WWE Low Card September 22, 2012 July 9, 2013 WWE Inactive Commentating/backstage work November 11, 2011 September 21, 2012 WWE Mid Card May 3, 2011 November 10, 2011 NXT Low Card February 17, 2010 May 2, 2011 ECW Upper Card August 6, 2009 February 16, 2010 ECW Mid Card July 28, 2008 August 5, 2009 RAW Inactive Second Wellness Policy violation May 20, 2008 July 27, 2008 RAW Mid Card September 1, 2007 May 19, 2008 RAW Inactive First Wellness Policy violation September 4, 2007 August 31, 2007 RAW Mid Card July 14, 2006 September 3, 2007 SD Low Card December 17, 2005 July 13, 2006 SD Mid Card April 5, 2004 December 16, 2005 RAW Injured Heart parasite/Concussion February 24, 2003 April 4, 2004 RAW Mid Card September 18, 2000 February 23, 2003 WCW Mid Card August 26, 1999 February 26, 2000 WWE Inactive Drug rehab November 29, 1998 April 1, 1999 WWE Low Card September 14, 1998 November 28, 1998 WWE Injured Twisted ankle July 12, 1998 September 13, 1998 WWE Mid Card June 29, 1998 July 11, 1998 WCW Mid Card June 16, 1993 February 9, 1998 WCW Low Card January 30, 1993 June 15, 1993
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Finishers
- Regal Stretch - Arm Trap Cross-legged STF ( January 30, 1993 - December 25, 2013)
- Knee Trembler - Running Knee Lift ( June 30, 2005 - December 25, 2013)
- Power of the Punch - Left-handed Knockout Punch with brass knuckles ( January 20, 2002 - April 25, 2004)
- Regal Cutter - Arm Trap Neckbreaker ( May 25, 2000 - January 20, 2002)
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Theme Songs
- Theme Song "Regality" by Jim Johnston - Single ( February 17, 2010 - January 5, 2022)
- Theme Song "Promenade V2" by Jim Johnston - Single ( June 29, 2009 - February 16, 2010)
- Theme Song "Regality" by Jim Johnston - Single ( November 18, 2001 - June 28, 2009)
- Theme Song "Promenade" by Jim Johnston - Single ( May 25, 2000 - November 17, 2001)
- Theme Song "Trumpet Voluntary in D Major (The Prince of Denmark's March) by Royal Philharmonic Orchestra & Jeremiah Clarke - Single ( August 26, 1999 - February 26, 2000)
- Theme Song "Real Man's Man" by Jim Johnston - Single ( June 29, 1998 - April 1, 1999)
- Theme Song "Trumpet Voluntary in D Major (The Prince of Denmark's March) by Royal Philharmonic Orchestra & Jeremiah Clarke - Single ( January 23, 1996 - February 9, 1998)
- Theme Song "Noble Occasion" by Steve Hodges - Single ( January 30, 1993 - January 22, 1996)
Titles & Accomplishments
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World Wrestling Entertainment
- 2 WWF/WWE Intercontinental Championship
- 4 World Tag Team Championship (2 with Lance Storm, 1 with Tajiri, 1 with Eugene / Nick Dinsmore)
- 1 WWE King of the Ring (2008)
- 3 WWF Hardcore Championship
- 4 WWF European Championship
World Championship Wrestling
Memphis Championship Wrestling
- 1 MCW Southern Heavyweight Championship
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Other Accomplishments
- 18° in PWI 500 (1994)
- WON Best Television Announcer (2013, 2014)
Teams & Relations
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Tag Teams & Stables
- The Blackpool Combat Club - Cesaro / Claudio Castagnoli, Daniel Bryan / Bryan Danielson, Jon Moxley / Dean Ambrose, Wheeler Yuta ( March 9, 2022 - November 19, 2022)
- The Ruthless Roundtable - Ezekiel Jackson, Vladimir Kozlov ( August 18, 2009 - February 16, 2010)
- William Regal & Dave Taylor - Dave Taylor ( October 20, 2006 - June 17, 2007)
- King Booker's Court - Booker T, Fit Finlay, Hornswoggle, Sharmell ( May 26, 2006 - October 8, 2006)
- Regal & Burchill - Paul Burchill ( August 27, 2005 - February 3, 2006)
- William Regal & Tajiri - Tajiri ( February 7, 2005 - June 12, 2005)
- Eugene & William Regal - Eugene / Nick Dinsmore ( April 5, 2004 - January 11, 2005)
- The Un-Americans - Christian Cage, Lance Storm, Test ( June 20, 2002 - March 1, 2003)
- The Alliance - Adam Bomb / Bryan Clark / Wrath, Awesome Kong / Kharma, Bill DeMott / Hugh Morrus, Billy Kidman, Booker T, Bubba Ray Dudley / Bully Ray, Buff Bagwell, Chavo Guerrero, Chris Kanyon, Christian Cage, Chuck Palumbo, Crush / Brian Adams, D-Von Dudley, Debra, Diamond Dallas Page, Gregory Helms / The Hurricane, Ivory, Jazz, Justin Credible, Kurt Angle, Lance Storm, Mark Jindrak / Marco Corleone, Molly Holly, Paul Heyman, Raven, Rhyno / Rhino, Rob Van Dam, Sean O'Haire, Shane McMahon, Shawn Stasiak, Stacy Keibler, Stephanie McMahon, Stevie Richards, Stone Cold Steve Austin, Tazz, Terri Runnels, Test, Tommy Dreamer, Torrie Wilson, Arn Anderson, Charles Robinson, Nick Patrick, Brian Hebner, Billy Silverman ( August 1, 2001 - November 18, 2001)
- The Blue Bloods - Dave Taylor, Bobby Eaton , Jeeves ( March 18, 1995 - February 9, 1998)
- Managers
- Layla ( September 8, 2008 - April 14, 2009)
- Managed Wrestlers Daniel Bryan / Bryan Danielson, Jon Moxley / Dean Ambrose, Ryback
- Family
- Charlie Dempsey - Son
