Credit WWE.COM
STAMFORD, Conn., May 20, 2008 - In accordance with its Substance Abuse and Drug Testing Policy, WWE has suspended Darren Matthews (William Regal) for 60 days for his second violation of the company's policy.
Let me just say that I am and have been a huge fan of William Regal since his days in WCW. His unique in ring ability matched with his great charisma has been entertaining us for well over 10 years on a national level. I've often said Vince McMahon has the best facial expressions in the wrestling business...but William Regal isn't far behind. Cocky, comedic, serious he is one gifted performer.
Believe it or not I was actually happy when I heard William Regal got busted by WWE's wellness program. Because whether some wrestling fans know it or not, Regal has had many substance abuse related problems in the past. In fact his first stint in WWF ended in 1999 due to a drug problem. Nobody in WWE will comment on the substance Regal tested positive for.
As talented as Regal may be this is his second strike which led to the 60 day suspension. The next strike is a firing. It would be a shame for Regal to be fired from the greatest wrestling company in the world because he couldn't pass a drug test. In the midst of a very nice push and King of the Ring win...he needs to get his life in order so he can continue entertaining the fans and more importantly...make a living.
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Basically it looks like that WWE's Substance Abuse and Drug Testing Policy is doing what it's intended for and thankfully so. William Regal is a talented perfomer in and out of the ring which always been the case throughout his career. He's a type of performer you love to hate as a heel because he can verbally rip you apart and physically do it in the ring. Winning the KOTR and getting a push in a nice fued with Mr. Kennedy was definitely good to see; too bad it came to an abrupt halt with Regal's violation and suspension. With the recent rash of suspensions due to substance abuse, most notably Jeff Hardy who has recently returned to the ring, the talent needs to realize it's best to reach out for help as oppose to something that's going to jeopardize their career and way to make a living.
Charles H. aka Bad News C
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