Bill Watts
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
- Acting
- Born
- 1939-05-05 · Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA
Known for
- The True Story of WrestleMania (2011)
- WWE SummerSlam 1995 (1995) — Writer
- WWE Hall of Fame (2005) — Self
- The Wrestling Queen (1973) — 'Cowboy' Bill Watts
- Legends of Mid-South Wrestling (2013) — Himself
- WWE Hall Of Fame 2009 (2009) — Himself
- WCW Starrcade 1992 (1992) — Director
- WCW Halloween Havoc 1992 (1992) — Himself (WCW V.P.)
- WWE Hall Of Fame 1995 (1995) — Self
- WCW Clash of The Champions XXII (1993) — Director
- WCW Beach Blast (1992) — Director
- WCW Clash of The Champions XXI (1992) — Director
- The First Annual NWA Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup Tag Team Tournament (1986) — Director
- WCW/New Japan Supershow III (1993) — Director
- Mid-South WrestleFest '85 (1985) — Bill Watts
- Mid-South Wrestling (1981) — 'Cowboy' Bill Watts