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Walking a Golden Mile
The bare-fisted brawler from Blackpool, England tells his story of fortune and fumbling on the road to the WWE’s higher ranks.Since joining the WWE in 2000 as a goodwill ambassador from Great Britain, William Regal has established himself as an up-and-coming Superstar. He took the wrestling world by storm defeating many of the WWE’s best wrestlers to win both the European and Intercontinental championships—although he’s probably best known for getting back in WWE owner’s Vince McMahon’s good graces by kissing his naked backside on national television. While fans may still chuckle at Regal’s humiliation, his in-ring success is no laughing matter. In this no-holds-barred look at his life, Regal for the first time talks about how he has dragged himself out of a life of poverty and adversity on the street of Blackpool, England and battled his own inner-demons to reach the top of the WWE’s roster. He also discusses how he has overcome his recent life-threatening medical condition to return to triumphantly to the WWE.
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First published May 3, 2005
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September 6, 2016
Walking a Golden Mile is the story of the rise, fall, and redemption of professional wrestler William Regal.
Secret hint for wrestling fans: Every week, the price on a few WWE wrestling books drops to $3.99 for a few days.
As I've said in earlier reviews, I used to watch wrestling religiously. I don't have time for it these days but I still follow it and occasionally read the books.
Anyway, William Regal, Lord Steven Regal in his WCW days, is one of those performers that always stood out for me, mostly because of his British wrestling style and upper class Englishman character. Walking a Golden mile covers his career, starting from his carnival days in the 1970's.
Walking a Golden Mile passed the first of my wrestling book gauntlet easily: Regal spends less than 3% on his time prior to wrestling.
Regal worked primarily in Europe before the English wrestling market nearly died in the early nineties. Fortunately, he got a job with WCW and soon won the Television title. Regal's road stories from that era are hilarious. Unfortunately, that's also where his decline into drug and alcohol abuse started.
Regal pulls no punches, talking about drinking a gallon of wine a day and downing countless pills, eventually getting himself fired for urinating on a refreshments cart and a stewardess on a plane, landing him in the clink in Alaska. Still, that wasn't even rock bottom...
For a WWE-published book, there is some dark shit in this, even darker than Eddie Guerrero's book. Regal got hooked on GHB during his first brief stint in the WWE and it took years for him to finally get his life back on track, only to nearly die from congestive heart failure. Like I said, this one is pretty dark at times. Finally, Regal got his life back in order and rocketed to a fairly high position in the WWE.
Walking a Golden Mile was a lot funnier than most wrestling books and pretty damn dark. Regal doesn't gloss over the wreck he let his personal life become but doesn't forget his friends either. All things considered, it's one of the better WWE-published wrestling biographies. 3.5 out of 5 stars.
Secret hint for wrestling fans: Every week, the price on a few WWE wrestling books drops to $3.99 for a few days.
As I've said in earlier reviews, I used to watch wrestling religiously. I don't have time for it these days but I still follow it and occasionally read the books.
Anyway, William Regal, Lord Steven Regal in his WCW days, is one of those performers that always stood out for me, mostly because of his British wrestling style and upper class Englishman character. Walking a Golden mile covers his career, starting from his carnival days in the 1970's.
Walking a Golden Mile passed the first of my wrestling book gauntlet easily: Regal spends less than 3% on his time prior to wrestling.
Regal worked primarily in Europe before the English wrestling market nearly died in the early nineties. Fortunately, he got a job with WCW and soon won the Television title. Regal's road stories from that era are hilarious. Unfortunately, that's also where his decline into drug and alcohol abuse started.
Regal pulls no punches, talking about drinking a gallon of wine a day and downing countless pills, eventually getting himself fired for urinating on a refreshments cart and a stewardess on a plane, landing him in the clink in Alaska. Still, that wasn't even rock bottom...
For a WWE-published book, there is some dark shit in this, even darker than Eddie Guerrero's book. Regal got hooked on GHB during his first brief stint in the WWE and it took years for him to finally get his life back on track, only to nearly die from congestive heart failure. Like I said, this one is pretty dark at times. Finally, Regal got his life back in order and rocketed to a fairly high position in the WWE.
Walking a Golden Mile was a lot funnier than most wrestling books and pretty damn dark. Regal doesn't gloss over the wreck he let his personal life become but doesn't forget his friends either. All things considered, it's one of the better WWE-published wrestling biographies. 3.5 out of 5 stars.
October 20, 2019
Being a book about my favorite wrestler,written by my favorite wrestler, i was bound to read it sooner or later.
At first i thought its going to be a standard wrestling biography detailing the matches and not having much more than that,but i have to say i have been positively surprised.
William is an honest person and doesn't shy away from talking about his drug and alcohol problems,and it made me feel sorry for him through a big part of the book.
All in all the book made me respect William Regal even more (if that's possible) and i like his book,the only problem i have is that it should be longer.
At first i thought its going to be a standard wrestling biography detailing the matches and not having much more than that,but i have to say i have been positively surprised.
William is an honest person and doesn't shy away from talking about his drug and alcohol problems,and it made me feel sorry for him through a big part of the book.
All in all the book made me respect William Regal even more (if that's possible) and i like his book,the only problem i have is that it should be longer.
April 25, 2012
William Regal is an enticing figure you watch on your television screen. His persona never fades and he knows how to tell a story in just the way he carries himself. What went on, though, to bring him to the point the is at today? Let’s face it, everyone who follows wrestling knows he did drugs at some point, but what was going through his mind as he did?
The novel starts off a little dry. It was not hard to follow but did a fair share of bouncing. It was obvious he did not want to actually talk about his family more than he had to. The family was more thrown in to show that someone out there supported him or how he differed for them. His love for his father shines through clearly, but Regal did his best to take the focus off of familial ties.
About 15-20% through the novel it seems to screech and turn and slam on the brakes. It re-evaluates where it is going, and hit’s the gas. Now, instead of taking winding turns the novel is following a very straight path that takes you along a scenic route. Perhaps a little fast, but not too fast you get to see what you came for.
Regal’s story is heartbreaking and something to look up to all at once. He is a role model, even if it’s a what-not-to do sort of thing. Regal makes quite a few mistakes in life, and pays for them. He is repenting now, and forever, for those sins, and it makes for a more interesting read. A man who was sinister and dark on screen is truly a humble, loving man.
My biggest complaint about the autobiography was the reuse of simple words, like “sad”. Sure, Regal even admits he is no literary genius, but if you have another man there to help you write your story he had better darn well not overuse the word “sad”. The audience gets it, having friends die is sad, but how many times did I need to hear the word? Thesauruses rock.
Reasons to Read:
- You are a sports entertainment fan
- You are a Regal fan, in any incarnation he has been in
- You enjoy stories of men overcoming their own addictions
- You enjoy autobiographies
Reasons Not to Read:
- A bit dry in detail
- Overuse of certain words
- Despite stories with other wrestlers, the focus is very much on Regal and everyone else is glossed over
The novel starts off a little dry. It was not hard to follow but did a fair share of bouncing. It was obvious he did not want to actually talk about his family more than he had to. The family was more thrown in to show that someone out there supported him or how he differed for them. His love for his father shines through clearly, but Regal did his best to take the focus off of familial ties.
About 15-20% through the novel it seems to screech and turn and slam on the brakes. It re-evaluates where it is going, and hit’s the gas. Now, instead of taking winding turns the novel is following a very straight path that takes you along a scenic route. Perhaps a little fast, but not too fast you get to see what you came for.
Regal’s story is heartbreaking and something to look up to all at once. He is a role model, even if it’s a what-not-to do sort of thing. Regal makes quite a few mistakes in life, and pays for them. He is repenting now, and forever, for those sins, and it makes for a more interesting read. A man who was sinister and dark on screen is truly a humble, loving man.
My biggest complaint about the autobiography was the reuse of simple words, like “sad”. Sure, Regal even admits he is no literary genius, but if you have another man there to help you write your story he had better darn well not overuse the word “sad”. The audience gets it, having friends die is sad, but how many times did I need to hear the word? Thesauruses rock.
Reasons to Read:
- You are a sports entertainment fan
- You are a Regal fan, in any incarnation he has been in
- You enjoy stories of men overcoming their own addictions
- You enjoy autobiographies
Reasons Not to Read:
- A bit dry in detail
- Overuse of certain words
- Despite stories with other wrestlers, the focus is very much on Regal and everyone else is glossed over
April 16, 2014
Very unevenly written, salvaged by the disturbing account of Regal's battle with drug addiction. Also worth a read for anyone interested in Regal's career or Just a British perspective on the world of wrestling.
The early parts of the book offer glimmers of insight into the British wrestling scene of the 1980s. It was kind of a big deal back then, known for technical mat holds and hard hitting bouts. But their unique contribution to the grappling art has all but faded into obscurity nowadays with the American version going global and the local version losing tv coverage. Regal clearly looks back fondly on these days, but the writing style doesn't exactly bring them to life and the anecdotes are oddly lifeless. A shame given what a charismatic talker the man is in real life.
The last section coving his WWE stint suffers from feeling a bit tacked on. No one who saw this stuff play out on tv will find anything earth shattering here.
The real meat of the book comes at the half way point as Regal charts his descent into drug addiction. Here's where some real passion can be felt through the pages. He clearly feels terribly ashamed at what he put his family and friends through and he makes it pretty clear that drugs practically destroyed his life. Perhaps writing the book was cathartic for him, as his confessional certainly seems to lay everything bare. Ultimately WWE boss Vince McMahon forces him into rehab and after several months (and a couple of relapses) he finally gets clean for good.... Well maybe...
Shortly after his book was published Regal's name did appear on the books of some dodgy doctors who got raided by the authorities. Not sure of the full story on this, but if he did relapse once again it ruins the happy ending a little. Regardless, the middle section of the book still works as a powerful warning and an insight into the dangers of addiction and the psychology of an addict
The early parts of the book offer glimmers of insight into the British wrestling scene of the 1980s. It was kind of a big deal back then, known for technical mat holds and hard hitting bouts. But their unique contribution to the grappling art has all but faded into obscurity nowadays with the American version going global and the local version losing tv coverage. Regal clearly looks back fondly on these days, but the writing style doesn't exactly bring them to life and the anecdotes are oddly lifeless. A shame given what a charismatic talker the man is in real life.
The last section coving his WWE stint suffers from feeling a bit tacked on. No one who saw this stuff play out on tv will find anything earth shattering here.
The real meat of the book comes at the half way point as Regal charts his descent into drug addiction. Here's where some real passion can be felt through the pages. He clearly feels terribly ashamed at what he put his family and friends through and he makes it pretty clear that drugs practically destroyed his life. Perhaps writing the book was cathartic for him, as his confessional certainly seems to lay everything bare. Ultimately WWE boss Vince McMahon forces him into rehab and after several months (and a couple of relapses) he finally gets clean for good.... Well maybe...
Shortly after his book was published Regal's name did appear on the books of some dodgy doctors who got raided by the authorities. Not sure of the full story on this, but if he did relapse once again it ruins the happy ending a little. Regardless, the middle section of the book still works as a powerful warning and an insight into the dangers of addiction and the psychology of an addict
June 15, 2021
Wrestlers have crazy stories about their job, road life, and everything in between. I’ve read pretty much every wrestling autobiography out there, but never this one. Regal has been around for a while, and pulls no punches telling his story.
February 8, 2020
A brilliant if at times harrowing look at the life of one of the world's finest professional wrestlers.
July 15, 2023
Loved this book, a great wrestling book about a man who comes across well. Loved hearing about Blackpool and old UK wrestling
February 17, 2022
Good read, but the formatting drives me nuts.
May 16, 2022
God, I love this man.
Anyone who has known me for a while knows that William Regal is my favorite professional wrestler of all time. He has influenced me in a myriad of ways and I adore him deeply. Recently he's been in the wrestling news as he was released from his WWE contract and has moved over to AEW, becoming the leader of one of the most popular current stables; Blackpool Combat Club. His influence on the industry is astounding, so much so that Bryan Danielson, a member of the Blackpool Combat Club, wears maroon gear in homage to Regal. He is a Hall of Fame level wrestler at this point in time, and will forever be my favorite.
This book was written quite a while back, far before he moved into the authority figure role in his career. Instead, this book covers most of his life as he was trying to break into the business and then what happened once he became a star here in America as he is a British performer. Unlike a lot of WWE memoirs, Regal doesn't pull his punches with this title. He is frankly very honest about how bad his life became and how dark it was for him at times. He goes into detail about his massive drug and alcohol abuse and how that became a huge detriment to his career taking off in a more substantial way. He is often referred to by fans as someone who should have been a World Champion, but he will be the first to let you know that he didn't deserve it because every opportunity he was given he wasted because of his addiction.
It's a hard read at times but made lighter knowing where Regal is now and that he was able to overcome his addictions and forge a better career for himself. He will never be the World Champion now, but countless performers cite him as their inspiration, so maybe that evens out in the long run as at least he's still alive. A solid read if you're a wrestling fan, especially one who wants to read more about the real-life wrestling world, dark side and all.
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Anyone who has known me for a while knows that William Regal is my favorite professional wrestler of all time. He has influenced me in a myriad of ways and I adore him deeply. Recently he's been in the wrestling news as he was released from his WWE contract and has moved over to AEW, becoming the leader of one of the most popular current stables; Blackpool Combat Club. His influence on the industry is astounding, so much so that Bryan Danielson, a member of the Blackpool Combat Club, wears maroon gear in homage to Regal. He is a Hall of Fame level wrestler at this point in time, and will forever be my favorite.
This book was written quite a while back, far before he moved into the authority figure role in his career. Instead, this book covers most of his life as he was trying to break into the business and then what happened once he became a star here in America as he is a British performer. Unlike a lot of WWE memoirs, Regal doesn't pull his punches with this title. He is frankly very honest about how bad his life became and how dark it was for him at times. He goes into detail about his massive drug and alcohol abuse and how that became a huge detriment to his career taking off in a more substantial way. He is often referred to by fans as someone who should have been a World Champion, but he will be the first to let you know that he didn't deserve it because every opportunity he was given he wasted because of his addiction.
It's a hard read at times but made lighter knowing where Regal is now and that he was able to overcome his addictions and forge a better career for himself. He will never be the World Champion now, but countless performers cite him as their inspiration, so maybe that evens out in the long run as at least he's still alive. A solid read if you're a wrestling fan, especially one who wants to read more about the real-life wrestling world, dark side and all.
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March 14, 2022
Regal's story isn't all that unique and follows the usual progression of other biographies. The tale of redemption after a long period of alcohol and drug abuse. That's what the book is about and serves as the kind of story that proves you can hit rock bottom and manage to pull yourself out and somehow become a better person. The problem is that while there's a great deal about Regal's early days in wrestling it's quite safe like all WWE related books. This isn't a bad thing because the focus is on Regal's struggles with addiction but I'm sure there's more there, but instead, he takes the middle road and stays neutral.
I'm sure there could have been a lot of great stories about his years in WCW but there's nothing there at all. Not even a complaint about his man's man gimmick in WWE when he first signed with the company. For fan's of Regal this hits all the important spots, but as a casual fan who only remembers him as a mid card wrestler you don't get enough to become a fan. You just remember him as that mid card guy who eventually become the commisoner of NXT.
The Kindle edition is also a head scratcher due to the countless typos and repeated paragraphs repeated in odd places. Sure it only 3 bucks but some effort could have been made on making sure it was edited properly.
I'm sure there could have been a lot of great stories about his years in WCW but there's nothing there at all. Not even a complaint about his man's man gimmick in WWE when he first signed with the company. For fan's of Regal this hits all the important spots, but as a casual fan who only remembers him as a mid card wrestler you don't get enough to become a fan. You just remember him as that mid card guy who eventually become the commisoner of NXT.
The Kindle edition is also a head scratcher due to the countless typos and repeated paragraphs repeated in odd places. Sure it only 3 bucks but some effort could have been made on making sure it was edited properly.
April 6, 2022
A brutally honest and riveting account of the life as a professional wrestler fighting not only his opponent, but addiction.
A brutally honest account of Regal/Darren’s life.
From starting out as a teenager training in Blackpool to become a wrestler, a humerus anecdote of popping his cherry before going to the ring, traveling the world and wrestling on national TV. All this while slowly becoming more and more dependent on uppers to get him going and downers to get sleep.
The stories of his own denial strike a cord with the reader, even if they are not an addict.
Daren Matthew’s has said it himself many time in recent years, what could have been for a man so gifted yet so blinded for so many years by the chemicals he fuelled himself on, he owns his mistakes.
If you are a fan of wrestling, this is a must read, but also if you are a fan of real life mistakes and redemption it’s worth checking out.
A brutally honest account of Regal/Darren’s life.
From starting out as a teenager training in Blackpool to become a wrestler, a humerus anecdote of popping his cherry before going to the ring, traveling the world and wrestling on national TV. All this while slowly becoming more and more dependent on uppers to get him going and downers to get sleep.
The stories of his own denial strike a cord with the reader, even if they are not an addict.
Daren Matthew’s has said it himself many time in recent years, what could have been for a man so gifted yet so blinded for so many years by the chemicals he fuelled himself on, he owns his mistakes.
If you are a fan of wrestling, this is a must read, but also if you are a fan of real life mistakes and redemption it’s worth checking out.
January 2, 2018
A good read even if it's a bit dated
I love pro wrestling, and enjoy reading wrestling biographies any chance I can. One of my favorite heels ever was William Regal, who had an undeniable ring presence. I also feel he is one of the most criminally underrated wrestlers ever. I found his biography highly enjoyable. So the potential reader is aware, this book was published 2005-2005 so some important things have since happened that make it odd to read in parts (for example Regal speaks highly of Chris Benoit). However I still felt like I got to know Regal better after reading his book.
I love pro wrestling, and enjoy reading wrestling biographies any chance I can. One of my favorite heels ever was William Regal, who had an undeniable ring presence. I also feel he is one of the most criminally underrated wrestlers ever. I found his biography highly enjoyable. So the potential reader is aware, this book was published 2005-2005 so some important things have since happened that make it odd to read in parts (for example Regal speaks highly of Chris Benoit). However I still felt like I got to know Regal better after reading his book.
June 7, 2019
Without a doubt the best wrestling autobiography I've read & I've gone through 15 over the last year as I find the lifestyles of the professional wrestling personalities fascinating.
Anyone who knows anything about wrestling will certainly know that William Regal is up there among the best performers ever to step in a wrestling ring despite not winning the top prize in his time in WCW or WWE due to personal issues which unfortunately prevented this happening.
This book just makes me respect him more than I did already as his stories of his highs and lows throughout his career makes the book hard to put down.
Anyone who knows anything about wrestling will certainly know that William Regal is up there among the best performers ever to step in a wrestling ring despite not winning the top prize in his time in WCW or WWE due to personal issues which unfortunately prevented this happening.
This book just makes me respect him more than I did already as his stories of his highs and lows throughout his career makes the book hard to put down.
May 1, 2021
Good personal story. Kindle version might be messed up.
It's an honest story about a man wanting to make it in the wrestling business. His drug problems are talked about in great detail. If you're looking for lots of stories in the wrestling business, this isn't your book. If you wanna know about the man who is William Regal, you'll enjoy it.
I don't know if it's the way it was written, but parts of the book have back to back, word for word, paragraph repeats. Also, it seems at times the book bounces around, but if you can get past this, you'll enjoy it.
It's an honest story about a man wanting to make it in the wrestling business. His drug problems are talked about in great detail. If you're looking for lots of stories in the wrestling business, this isn't your book. If you wanna know about the man who is William Regal, you'll enjoy it.
I don't know if it's the way it was written, but parts of the book have back to back, word for word, paragraph repeats. Also, it seems at times the book bounces around, but if you can get past this, you'll enjoy it.
May 27, 2017
A humble and thoroughly enjoyable autiobiography. Regal's narrative voice is straightforward and unpretentious, and he's not out to dish out the dirt on anyone but himself. Refreshingly honest about his struggles with substance abuse and the unglamarous life of a pro wrestler, the autobiography is at its best when he retells experiences and looks at what they taught him -- I wish there'd been a lot more anecdotes, but that's just me being greedy.
May 14, 2025
I've been a fan of Regal's in ring work and technical ability for a long time. I had no idea about his past struggles with drug addiction, until hearing Eric Bischoff say on 83 weeks that it's not his story to tell. I'm surprised Regal survived. And his account of what he went through for recovery was so good, I could have used his experience for the Foundations of Addiction paper I had to write this week. I hope he's still stating clean.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 1, 2020
Great read.
Some genuinely rubbish editing aside, what a good read. He's still a Northern bloke and proud of it which is proper cool.
Nice to hear someone putting over the old school British wrestling too.
Very honest about his drug usage and what he turned into.
Really flew through this.
Some genuinely rubbish editing aside, what a good read. He's still a Northern bloke and proud of it which is proper cool.
Nice to hear someone putting over the old school British wrestling too.
Very honest about his drug usage and what he turned into.
Really flew through this.
April 15, 2022
Fascinating account from one of the best wrestlers of the past 40 years.
Definitely one for the grappling fans but if you are one go for it.
Quite a short book but filled with the details of his life and career up til the books publication, including his rehab stints, pet lizards, and laughing at giant haystacks giant skants
Definitely one for the grappling fans but if you are one go for it.
Quite a short book but filled with the details of his life and career up til the books publication, including his rehab stints, pet lizards, and laughing at giant haystacks giant skants
March 27, 2023
I've just finished reading this after reading Jon Moxley's autobiography, and I found it a bit lacking. There are the odd one liners that made me chuckle, but overall I felt it lacked the depth, detail, emotion and personality that Mox had. Fairly interesting read, but left me feeling a bit underwhelmed.
December 28, 2022
Legend
In British wrestling there is a Mount Rushmore and William Regal is on it. One of the icons of the industry bares all and shares one of the best legacys in wrestling. Still waiting out on a part 2
In British wrestling there is a Mount Rushmore and William Regal is on it. One of the icons of the industry bares all and shares one of the best legacys in wrestling. Still waiting out on a part 2
January 18, 2023
This book is not my favorite wrestling memoir that I have read. The book was published in 2005 and we are now in the year of 2023. Therefore, the book is a bit outdated. I still found this book to be interesting, nonetheless.
April 7, 2024
Enjoyable read,bearing in mind it is almost 20 years old.Great reminiscing about his start in pro wrestling and his subsequent trials and tribulations.Would love to see him do another one to continue the story
October 10, 2024
Loved this book, not just about wrestling also a great insight into the man and the struggles he has overcome whilst explaining how the wrestling world at various levels actually works. Definitely worth a read!
November 27, 2018
It was fine. Nothing extraordinary to note.
June 9, 2019
Content great, typesetting not
It’s a very interesting read, however the formatting is riddled with typos, errors and certain repeated paragraphs in the wrong place.
It’s a very interesting read, however the formatting is riddled with typos, errors and certain repeated paragraphs in the wrong place.
April 25, 2022
This was great fun, I hope he writes another book about the rest of his career, fantastic story teller!
February 2, 2024
One of the finest wrestling autobiographies ever written by one of the finest wrestlers to ever be in the ring.
February 17, 2017
Quite an interesting look into Regal's life. I had heard before about his problems with addiction, but had no idea the extent. I hadn't realised the book was over 10 years old, so it misses out on some of the more interesting aspects of his career when he became a trainer.
I'd probably give this book 4 stars, but the Kindle version I read is atrocious. Not only full of typos, but several instances of paragraphs being repeated two pages later mid-way through a I had heard before about his problems with addiction, but had no idea the extent.
Annoying, right? If possible seek out a paper copy of this!
I'd probably give this book 4 stars, but the Kindle version I read is atrocious. Not only full of typos, but several instances of paragraphs being repeated two pages later mid-way through a I had heard before about his problems with addiction, but had no idea the extent.
Annoying, right? If possible seek out a paper copy of this!
August 2, 2016
William Regal is one of my favourite wrestlers of all time. A great wrestler, ring psychologist and performer, he's seen it all from the sea-side wrestling side shows of Blackpool to the heights of WrestleMania itself. He fought Giant Haystacks and Big Daddy on Saturday afternoon TV in Britain and graced the airwaves of WCW and WWE in the US.
Follow the life of Regal, from his humble beginnings in the Midlands as Darren Matthews, to the touring circuit of WCW and through his greatest challenge outside the ring - himself.
Regal's voice comes through loud and strong on the page - I could almost hear him in my head as I read - and his story is told in a very matter of fact and colloquial manner, which made for a very easy read. He doesn't pull his punches when it comes to self-criticism, which is rather refreshing, and he allows himself no excuses. Even in the darker parts of the book, however, his natural humour and humility shines through.
A thoroughly interesting, moving and entertaining read from start to finnish.
My only niggle is with the formatting of the Kindle edition. Occasionally, some paragraphs have been repeated directly after they have finished, causing a bit of an annoyance. Be aware.
Follow the life of Regal, from his humble beginnings in the Midlands as Darren Matthews, to the touring circuit of WCW and through his greatest challenge outside the ring - himself.
Regal's voice comes through loud and strong on the page - I could almost hear him in my head as I read - and his story is told in a very matter of fact and colloquial manner, which made for a very easy read. He doesn't pull his punches when it comes to self-criticism, which is rather refreshing, and he allows himself no excuses. Even in the darker parts of the book, however, his natural humour and humility shines through.
A thoroughly interesting, moving and entertaining read from start to finnish.
My only niggle is with the formatting of the Kindle edition. Occasionally, some paragraphs have been repeated directly after they have finished, causing a bit of an annoyance. Be aware.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 12, 2020
Enjoyable, easy going read!
I enjoyed this book. It’s been on my read pile for a number of years and never got round to it. As a Englishman myself, Regal has always been somebody I would admire more than others when first getting into wrestling.
This is a good look into his beginnings, start in America, near demise and rise again. I did hope to read more into his wrestling run and it did seem more of a drug abuse book.
While I did enjoy reading how he overcame the worst or life, I think it lacked in more wrestling history. I would’ve loved to read more on his starts in the British scene, that part seemed to come and go in a couple chapters. Still a very good wrestling book.
I enjoyed this book. It’s been on my read pile for a number of years and never got round to it. As a Englishman myself, Regal has always been somebody I would admire more than others when first getting into wrestling.
This is a good look into his beginnings, start in America, near demise and rise again. I did hope to read more into his wrestling run and it did seem more of a drug abuse book.
While I did enjoy reading how he overcame the worst or life, I think it lacked in more wrestling history. I would’ve loved to read more on his starts in the British scene, that part seemed to come and go in a couple chapters. Still a very good wrestling book.
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