William Regal - Pro Wrestlers Database

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.

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 ( February 28, 1987 - May 9, 1993)
  • Born May 10, 1968 (age 56)
  • Nationality Nationality: EnglandEngland
  • 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

  • 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 - November 21, 2013)
    • General Manager ( July 2, 2007 - May 19, 2008)
    • Commissioner ( March 8, 2001 - November 18, 2001)
  • Promotions History

    Promotionfromto
    Promotion World Wrestling EntertainmentWWE January 4, 2023Present
    Promotion All Elite WrestlingAEW March 6, 2022 December 30, 2022
    Promotion Ring of HonorROH July 24, 2022 November 19, 2022
    Promotion World Wrestling EntertainmentWWEBrand NXT August 28, 2014 January 5, 2022
    Promotion World Wrestling EntertainmentWWEBrand 205 Live April 12, 2020 August 13, 2020
    Promotion World Wrestling EntertainmentWWE August 29, 2011 August 27, 2014
    Promotion World Wrestling EntertainmentWWEBrand NXT March 8, 2011 November 21, 2013
    Promotion World Wrestling EntertainmentWWEBrand SmackDown April 26, 2011 August 28, 2011
    Promotion World Wrestling EntertainmentWWEBrand Raw February 17, 2010 April 25, 2011
    Promotion World Wrestling EntertainmentWWEBrand ECW June 29, 2009 February 16, 2010
    Promotion World Wrestling EntertainmentWWEBrand Raw June 17, 2007 June 28, 2009
    Promotion World Wrestling EntertainmentWWEBrand SmackDown June 30, 2005 June 16, 2007
    Promotion Deep South WrestlingDSW February 2, 2006 May 20, 2006
    Promotion World Wrestling EntertainmentWWEBrand Raw March 25, 2002 June 29, 2005
    Promotion World Wrestling FederationWWF May 25, 2000 March 24, 2002
    Promotion World Championship WrestlingWCW August 26, 1999 February 16, 2000
    Promotion World Wrestling FederationWWF June 29, 1998 April 1, 1999
    Promotion World Championship WrestlingWCW January 30, 1993 February 17, 1998
  • Images History

    Mar 2022
    Mar 2022
    Jan 2018
    Jan 2018
    Nov 2013
    Nov 2013
    Jun 2007
    Jun 2007
    Mar 2002
    Mar 2002
    Sep 2000
    Sep 2000
    Jun 1998
    Jun 1998
    Jan 1993
    Jan 1993
  • Face / Heel Turns

    Alignmentfromto
    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

  • Finishers

    • Regal Stretch - Arm Trap Cross-legged STF ( January 30, 1993 - November 21, 2013)
    • Knee Trembler - Running Knee Lift ( June 30, 2005 - November 21, 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)
  • 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 16, 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 17, 1998)
    • Theme Song "Noble Occasion" by Steve Hodges - Single ( January 30, 1993 - January 22, 1996)

Titles & Accomplishments

Teams & Relations

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