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WWE made their first wave of 2022 releases by showing the door to a handful of talent and backstage employees from their developmental brand, NXT, including William Regal. The veteran's release has led to an outpouring and support on social media, with FTR's Dax Harwood also sending out a message for him.
Earlier today, WWE let go of Regal, Road Dogg, Timothy Thatcher, Danny Burch, among others citing NXT 2.0's evolution as the reason for the departures. William Regal has been one of the most important figures in NXT over the past few years serving as the show's on-screen manager and Director of Talent Relations.
Hours after the news of the release, Dax Harwood took to Twitter, writing that without Regal, there would have been no FTR (Harwood and Cash Wheeler). Check out the former AEW Tag Team Champion's tweet below:
"There would be no FTR without William Regal," tweeted Dax Harwood.
For those unaware, FTR, formerly known as The Revival, is one of the most decorated teams in WWE NXT's history, having won the Tag Team Championships twice.
During their tenure in the company, FTR closely worked with William Regal, which is why Dax Harwood has so much respect for the wrestling veteran.
Could WWE legend William Regal join AEW?
Though it's too early to speculate anything, it wouldn't be surprising if AEW tries to secure William Regal's services. Given how much experience and knowledge he brings to the table, Regal would surely be a great hire for Tony Khan's promotion.
AEW has several wrestling legends like Dean Malenko, Jerry Lynn, and more working in backstage and coaching roles, and Regal could make a notable difference if he joins the promotion.
It's also worth noting that many of the veteran's former NXT colleagues like FTR, Malakai Black, Andrade El Idolo, are currently in AEW.
What do you make of William Regal's release? Do you see him joiningTony Khan's company sometime down the line? Sound off in the comments section below.
