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

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

Top Movie Credits

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