Famed Wrestler 'Mr. Electricity' Steve Regal Dies at 73

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• 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, whose stage name was "Mr. Electricity," for his "flashy and charismatic" style and "paving a path for generations to come"

Wrestler Steve Regal has died at age 73.

The National Wrestling Alliance announced the sad news in a statement on social media on Monday, Dec. 8. "The National Wrestling Alliance is saddened to note the passing of former NWA World Junior Heavyweight Champion 'Mr. Electricity' Steve Regal," the statement read.

"Defeating Denny Brown for the title, this flashy and charismatic grappler reigned atop pro wrestling’s junior heavyweight in 1986, paving a path for generations to come. The NWA extends its most sincere thoughts to Regal’s family, friends and fans during this time," the statement concluded.

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

According to an obituary, Regal died on July 30. A cause of death was not disclosed.

The online obituary said it is with "profound sadness" to say goodbye to Regal, "whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many."

"I remember Steve Regal wrestling in both NWA and AWA in the 80’s. He will be missed. RIP," wrote one user in response to the NWA's announcement. Another described Regal as a "nice guy" and recalled sharing "a few good exchanges" with the wrestler on social media.

"Him and Jimmy Gavin beating the Road Warriors was one the craziest things I remember from my earliest days as a fan," wrote another.

Regal began his wrestling career in 1977, becoming a star in the American Wrestling Association.

In 1986, he became the NWA World Junior Heavyweight Champion before retiring a decade later.

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