5 Triple H guys WWE recently fired

#4. Former WWE Director of Talent Development William Regal

After spending nearly five years in WCW, William Regal joined WWE in 1998 only ot be released from his contract a few months later in January 1999.

Regal spent another year in WCW before returning to Vince McMahon's company in 2000. For the next 13 years, he played several roles in WWE, including that of an in-ring competitor, a commentator, and the RAW General Manager.

In late 2013, Regal competed in his final WWE match against Cesaro on NXT. He later became the on-screen NXT and 205 Live General Manager. Off-screen, the 53-year-old also played several roles.

After retiring from in-ring action, Regal became a trainer at WWE's Performance Center. He also held the position of WWE's Director of Talent Development and Head of Global Recruiting, and played a vital role in recruiting new talent.

Regal is one of Triple H's close friends. They first met while working in WCW. In an interview with Inside the Ropes two years ago, the former European Champion revealed a few details about his relationship with The Game.

"The first day I ever met him, I saw a like-minded soul who was a year younger than me. He went on to do what he did but we’ve always got this kind of bond that we work well together... We used to travel together and a thing we bonded over as well was metal music... I’m the last person he ever needs to talk to if that makes any sense, because we sort of have this thing that we can communicate without talking."

After working closely with his friend Triple H for nearly eight years in NXT, WWE released Regal from his contract a few days ago.