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
The First Annual NWA Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup Tag Team Tournament
The True Story of WrestleMania
WCW SuperBrawl III
WWE Hall Of Fame 2009
WWE SummerSlam 1995
Mid-South WrestleFest '85
WCW Clash of The Champions XXI
WCW Clash of The Champions XXII
WCW Beach Blast

Top Movie Credits

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
WCW SuperBrawl III Director
WWE Hall Of Fame 2009 Himself
WWE SummerSlam 1995 Writer
Mid-South WrestleFest '85 Director
WCW Clash of The Champions XXI Director
WCW Clash of The Champions XXII Director
WCW Beach Blast Director