William Regal returns to WWE TV on NXT, names Ava general manager

William Regal appeared on NXT, congratulating Ava on her new role on the show.

Both were shown on Tuesday walking out of Shawn Michaels’ office following a meeting. Regal congratulated Ava on officially becoming the youngest general manager in WWE history. He told her to look out for NXT, as he was here on day one and the brand means the world to him. Ava said that she had big shoes to fill, but she could do the job.

This was Regal’s first on-screen appearance since returning to WWE in early 2023, where he was named Vice President of Global Talent Development. He had previously been the on-screen general manager before being released in January of 2022. Regal had spent the year away from WWE in AEW, helping form the Blackpool Combat Club.

In recent weeks, Ava has been dealing with talent backstage, saying that she would talk to Shawn Micheals for them. She eventually explained that “a wise man” told her that Micheals would need help as the brand expands, and that is where she will come in.