Beloved Wrestler Steve Regal, Known as ‘Mr. Electricity,’ Passes Away at 73

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NEED TO KNOW

• Famed wrestler Steve Regal has died at age 73, according to the National Wrestling Alliance and an obituary.
• A cause of death was not disclosed for Regal, who died on July 30.
• The National Wrestling Alliance remembered Regal, known as “Mr. Electricity,” for his “flashy and charismatic” style and his contributions to future generations.

Wrestler Steve Regal has passed away at the age of 73.

News of his death was confirmed by the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) in a statement released on social media on Monday, December 8. The organization expressed their sorrow, stating, “The National Wrestling Alliance is saddened to note the passing of former NWA World Junior Heavyweight Champion ‘Mr. Electricity’ Steve Regal.”

Regal made his mark in 1986 when he captured the NWA World Junior Heavyweight title by defeating Denny Brown. The NWA praised Regal’s “flashy and charismatic” presence, noting that he “paved a path for generations to come.” The statement extended heartfelt condolences to Regal’s family, friends, and fans.

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The NWA also shared a photo of Regal proudly holding his World Junior Heavyweight Champion belt alongside the announcement.

As noted in an obituary, Regal died on July 30, although the cause of death remains undisclosed. The obituary conveyed “profound sadness” regarding his passing, highlighting that “his vibrant spirit touched the lives of many.”

Fans have taken to social media to express their condolences, with one user recalling, “I remember Steve Regal wrestling in both NWA and AWA in the ’80s. He will be missed. RIP.” Another user described Regal as a “nice guy” and reminisced about sharing “a few good exchanges” with him online. A third fan stated, “Him and Jimmy Gavin beating the Road Warriors was one of the craziest things I remember from my earliest days as a fan.”

Regal began his career in 1977 and quickly made a name for himself in the American Wrestling Association. He remained active in professional wrestling until retiring a decade after winning his championship in 1986.