5. William Regal
William Regal is often cited as one of the best wrestlers and trainers in WWE never to have won a World Championship, and the reputation becomes even more confusing when one discovers just how many friends in high places he had rooting for him along the way. Not only has Regal long been one of the best friends of high-ranking WWE executive Triple H, but he also has a friendship with “Stone Cold” Steve Austin dating as far back as the early 90s. Austin and Regal were traveling companions while both men worked for WCW, occasionally even teaming together with Regal as a substitute for Brian Pillman. During their time traveling, they also formed a strong bond as friends, the way wrestlers in this situation often do.
Regal and Austin seemingly have disparate personalities, but their dedication to their craft more than supersedes that. The two seemingly drifted apart as Austin became a huge star and Regal was slowly overcome by his demons. Now that Regal is more stable and Austin is out of the business, there’s no reason the old connection could’ve have rekindled, as evidence by Regal’s friendly appearance on Austin’s podcast.
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