On Wednesday morning, independent wrestler Regan Lydale announced via Instagram that she would be stepping away from wrestling indefinitely. Regan has been wrestling for 5 years, mostly in the Midwest. She has been known for being extremely athletic and always being a ball of sunshine. Regan is someone that was loved by fans and fellow wrestlers alike.
“I don’t know really how to start this as this was something i’ve been procrastinating on posting, but unfortunately i will be stepping away from pro wrestling indefinitely. the last 5 years has been a journey i never thought i was going to experience. ever since i was little, i wanted to be a pro wrestler but never thought i was confident enough to pull the trigger and chase my dreams. i eventually did and started to train at freelance wrestling academy in march of 2021 and eventually made my debut in june of 2022. being able to live my dream for the last 5 years has been a blast, but i guess all roads come to an end. to be honest, i’ve been struggling mentally for a while at this point and dealing with some health issues that may or may not be serious. i am going through with tests to figure out what’s going on and actively working on my mental health.
I want to thank every promotion that believed in me and gave me opportunities, it was a joy working with everyone. and to the people i’ve met along the way, you all rock and i will miss you all. I don’t really know if this is a goodbye, but hopefully just a see you later.”
After Regan announced that she was stepping away from wrestling, the Iowa based promotion Honor Among Wrestling awarded her the women’s wrestler of the year for 2026, as was voted on by the fans. HAW was a promotion where Regan really showed how talented she was. Regan wrestled there since 2023, captured multiple championships and faced some of their top stars in wrestling.
HAW released a statement. “Some moments in wrestling are bigger than championships and victories. Following Regan Lydale’s announcement that she is stepping away from professional wrestling, Honor Among Wrestling would like to take this opportunity to say THANK YOU! From unforgettable matches to making history as one-half of our inaugural HAW Women’s Tag Team Champions, Regan has left her mark on our promotion. It is only fitting that we recognize her as our 2026 HAW Female Star of the Year. Regan, thank you for believing in HAW, for your loyalty, and for everything you’ve contributed over these last five years. While we’re sad to see you step away from the ring, we respect your decision and wish you nothing but happiness and success in whatever comes next.”
Wrestlers, fans and promoters alike took to social media to show their love for Regan. 2econdwrestling said, “sending love to Regan the only woman to hold the Go Go Championship & one hell of a good person.” Wrestler Devon Monroe stated, “My heart! You should be very proud of everything you achieved and worked so hard for.” Gypsy Mac replied, “I love you so much! I’m glad I got to meet you on this journey. Keep being the amazing sunshine soul you are!!”
Regan was someone that would take on anyone that was across the ring from her, but will mostly be remembered for the joy that she brought to all of her fans.
Some of her career highlights were winning the HAW Legacy championship from Heather Reckless, facing Storm Grayson for the Freelance World Championship, facing Devon Monroe for the Freelance World Championship, winning the HAW Valkyrie Tag Team Championships with Celest, and facing Vert Vixen at Girl Fight. Her match against Vert Vixen was incredible and she really had the fans behind her.
PWPonderings would like to wish her well in her future.
