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William Regal's Neck-Safety Plea Reignites Industry Discussion on Head-First Bumps

His X-ray post grounded in his own broken-neck history drew support from prominent wrestlers.

Overview

  • Regal, WWE’s vice president of global talent development, urged wrestlers to stop taking head-first bumps and stressed mastering protective bridging technique.
  • He shared neck X-rays and recounted two breaks as he warned that short-term thrills can lead to lifelong pain.
  • Recent flashpoints included Jon Moxley suplexing Kyle Fletcher onto his head at AEW Worlds End and a Doomsday Device that sent Bron Breakker head-first at Survivor Series: WarGames.
  • Post-match reporting indicated Fletcher avoided immediate injury and gave no sign of taking time off.
  • Jeff Jarrett said the style is not reverting, highlighting AEW’s sports-team approach with five to seven trainers on show days and an emphasis on preventive care.