Bill Watts

Born: 1939-05-05

Birthplace: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA

Biography

William F. Watts Jr. is an American retired professional wrestler, promoter and former American football player. Watts garnered fame under his "Cowboy" gimmick in his wrestling career, and then as a tough, no-nonsense promoter in the Mid-South United States, which grew to become the Universal Wrestling Federation.

In 1992, Watts was the Executive Vice President of World Championship Wrestling but after clashes with management over a number of issues, as well as feeling pressure from Hank Aaron over a racially insensitive interview, he resigned. He was subsequently replaced by Ole Anderson.

In 1995, Watts briefly worked as a booker for The World Wrestling Federation. In 2009, he was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame.

Known For

WWE SummerSlam 1995
WCW The Great American Bash 1992
The First Annual NWA Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup Tag Team Tournament
The True Story of WrestleMania
Mid-South WrestleFest '85
WWE Hall Of Fame 1995
WCW Halloween Havoc 1992
Legends of Mid-South Wrestling
WWE Hall Of Fame 2009
WCW Beach Blast

Top Movie Credits

WWE SummerSlam 1995 Writer
WCW The Great American Bash 1992 Director
The First Annual NWA Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup Tag Team Tournament Director
The True Story of WrestleMania
Mid-South WrestleFest '85 Director
WWE Hall Of Fame 1995 Self
WCW Halloween Havoc 1992 Director
Legends of Mid-South Wrestling Director
WWE Hall Of Fame 2009 Himself
WCW Beach Blast Director