NWA Announces Death of Wrestler Steve Regal at 73

Professional wrestler Steve Regal, known as "Mr. Electricity" for his high-energy style, died on July 30, 2024, at the age of 73 in Greenwood, Indiana. The National Wrestling Alliance announced his passing on December 8, 2024, via a social media statement, noting that the news had not been widely reported until then.

Regal, whose real name was Stephen Michael Regal, built a notable career in the territorial wrestling system of the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s. He began in the industry through his connection to wrestling legend Wilbur Snyder, his father-in-law. Working as a contractor at the time, Regal constructed a ring for Snyder, then assisted by transporting it to events and serving as a referee before transitioning to in-ring competition in 1977. Born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, he quickly gained experience across various promotions, including stints in the American Wrestling Association, National Wrestling Alliance, Memphis, Portland and Jim Crockett Promotions.

In the mid-1980s, Regal emerged as a standout in the AWA, where he captured the World Light Heavyweight Championship and formed a successful tag team with Jimmy Garvin. The duo, sometimes aligned with the Fabulous...