In December 2022, Tony Khan confirmed that William Regal would be departing AEW and head back to WWE. Khan stated at the time that Regal asked AEW not to pick up his contract option at the end of the year.
Khan explained that Regal wanted to go back to WWE to spend time with his son Charlie Dempsey, who wrestles for NXT. Khan gave his timeline of events, saying he was conversing with Regal while his mom was also sick in the hospital. You can find his comments by clicking here.
Regal gave his timeline of events, which fans can find here.
On Tuesday, Regal addressed a claim that he "snaked the competition" in leaving AEW for WWE.
FYI. Although it serves some people’s agenda, and having a massive amount of people who work in AEW that can only back me up, I went to AEW to help because Bryan Danielson asked me to. Please find me one person who can say otherwise. I arrived at 10 am until 6.15 pm ( est) to train anyone who wanted to come, apart from going to the rest room and refilling my water container, I never attended a single production meeting ( as I knew, if I were to stay there) I needed people to realize I was only there to help. Nor did I ask a single question about anybody that works there’s contract status. I helped at the ring with what any of the talent needed. I showered and got into a suit by 6.30 then watched he monitor with everyone else. I’m giving you the right to ask anyone who works backstage or talent the right to ask them if I did anything but help with no agenda. Feel free. I also didn’t call Tony when his Mom was ill. He called me and as soon as he told me where he was I ended the phone call and we spoke 2 weeks later. FYI, my deal was up in December ‘28. That’s when I left. These are all facts I can prove. Anyone trying to twist this has the right to check this out. I am friendly with 60% + of the talent and backstage crew. Feel free to do some real research.
FYI. Although it serves some people’s agenda, and having a massive amount of people who work in AEW that can only back me up, I went to AEW to help because Bryan Danielson asked me to. Please find me one person who can say otherwise. I arrived at 10 am until 6.15 pm ( est) to… https://t.co/sBJbuHOIGs
— William Regal (@RealKingRegal) September 24, 2024
Regal began working with WWE again at the start of 2023, but could not appear on-screen until January 2024.
Regal has made a handful of appearances on NXT TV in 2024, including endorsing Ava as the NXT GM.
