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BREAKING: Legendary Wrestler Steve Regal Dies At 73 Years Of Age
Steve Regal, known as 'Mr. Electricity,' was the 1986 NWA World Junior Heavyweight Champion and influenced future wrestlers, the NWA said in his tribute.
- On Monday, Dec. 8, the National Wrestling Alliance announced the death of Steve Regal, billed as Mr. Electricity, at 73, citing an obituary that said he died on July 30.
- Steve Regal began his pro career in 1977, rising in the American Wrestling Association and retiring in 1996 after notable matches with the Road Warriors, Junkyard Dog, and George `The Animal` Steele.
- The National Wrestling Alliance noted Steve Regal defeated Denny Brown to win the NWA World Junior Heavyweight Champion title in 1986 and posted a photo of him holding the belt.
- Fans and social media users responded with `RIP` and the online obituary said it is with `profound sadness` to say goodbye, noting his `vibrant spirit touched the lives of many`.
- Regal's career included international stops, including matches in Japan, and he achieved notable tag-team success as part of the Fabulous Freebirds .
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‘Mr. Electricity’ Steve Regal is dead at 73
Professional wrestler “Mr. Electricity” is dead at 73. The National Wrestling Alliance announced the death of former NWA World Junior Heavyweight Champion Steve Regal on Monday. “Defeating Denny Brown for the title, this flashy and charismatic grappler reigned atop pro wrestling’s junior heavyweight in 1986, paving a path for generations to come,” the wrestling organization posted on social media. Regal began his wrestling career in 1977 and ret…
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Read Full ArticleWrestling Star 'Mr. Electricity' Steve Regal Dead at 73
Sad news in the wrestling world ... Steve Regal -- better known as "Mr. Electricity" -- passed away in July. He was 73. The news broke on Monday and was confirmed by the National Wrestling Alliance ... which expressed its sadness over the death of…
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