PHOTO: William Regal’s Post-Surgery Pic, Regal Thanks Fans for Support Throughout His Career

October 30, 2015

As noted, NXT General Manager William Regal underwent neck surgery this week and will be unable to compete at NXT Takeover London as he recovers from the operation.

Regal posted the following photos on social media after the surgery:

Look at the state of my luscious locks!Just so you here it from me,I had a c-3 through c-6 Laminectomy last… pic.twitter.com/cVzf98MmjZ

— William Regal (@RealKingRegal) October 30, 2015

Wednesday.I wanted to put it out there so no one can weave a more interesting tale.I’m slowly on the mend.I mean this in all sincerity that

— William Regal (@RealKingRegal) October 30, 2015

I’m not one for sympathy so please no need to tell me Best wishes and the like.Its just part of the life I’ve choose and wouldn’t change….

— William Regal (@RealKingRegal) October 30, 2015

Change a thing.No need to tell me you’re praying for me as it would be a wasted prayer.Save that for people who need real help if that’s….

— William Regal (@RealKingRegal) October 30, 2015

you’re thing.The only thank you is from me to you for allowing me to entertain you for the last 32 years.

— William Regal (@RealKingRegal) October 30, 2015

Nick was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, and lived there until the age of 18, when he decided to pack his flack jacket and move to New York City.

Nick attended New York University and graduated in 2001 with a degree in Drama.

Nick first entered the internet wrestling community back in 2004 when he became the co-host of The Voice of Wrestling Radio Show. From there, Nick made the transition from radio personality to editor when he began working with WrestleZone in 2008.

Nick is a member of two Off-Broadway theatre companies, Another Urban Riff, and the Drama Desk Award winning Godlight Theatre Company. Nick has appeared in over a dozen Off-Broadway plays since he moved to New York City, and has shot several short and feature length films. In 2010, he completed principle photography on a film titled "How to Score Your Life," which also features TNA Knockout ODB.

Inspiration in his life has come from many people including his family, Woody Allen, Steven Spielberg, Jack Nicholson, The Beatles, and of course, Lassie.