Kenny Omega Says William Regal’s Neck Injury Message Was A Positive One, ‘We All Sometimes Need A Voice From Afar To Tether Us Back To Reality’
Kenny Omega responds to William Regal.
Regal has been in the headlines of late after taking to social media on Sunday, December 28. In his lengthy post, the legend discouraged wrestlers from taking risky moves/bumps involving their neck, citing the potential long-term effects.
On Monday, December 29, Kenny Omega chimed in on the situation, saying that Regal’s message is a positive one before denouncing tribalism and the ‘whataboutisms’ that have been used in the online conversation.
“Regardless of timing or perceived intent, the general message from Mr. Regal remains a positive one. Tribalism, whataboutism, and other ‘isms’ aren’t needed here. Safety often takes a back seat when a wrestler is locked in and actively chasing the dragon. We all sometimes need a voice from afar to tether us back to reality and to tell us that the risks have consequences. The odds aren’t in our favor and none of us will walk away unscathed. This isn’t company vs company or wrestler vs wrestler. This is about a general awareness and a knowing that the cost of what we do is directly related to the amount and severity of risk(s) that we take. Keeping that in mind, as athletes, we aren’t all created equally. As responsible adults, we need to be realistic and know our own physical limits. I’d have to give my head a shake if I wanted to try a twisting shooting star, but I’d never say a word to Pac. I look at this all as great food for thought. Something to always be cognizant of. It shouldn’t be about making it a competition. Thank you, Mr. Regal.”
Regardless of timing or perceived intent, the general message from Mr. Regal remains a positive one. Tribalism, whataboutism, and other ‘isms’ aren’t needed here.
Safety often takes a back seat when a wrestler is locked in and actively chasing the dragon. We all sometimes need…
— Kenny Omega (@KennyOmegamanX) December 29, 2025
Fans can check out Piper Niven’s response to William Regal’s message by clicking here.
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