Bill Watts
Born: 1939-05-05 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA
Known For: Acting
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.
Filmography
2013
- Legends of Mid-South Wrestling as Himself
2009
- WWE Hall Of Fame 2009 as Himself
2005
- WWE Hall of Fame as Self
1995
- WWE Hall Of Fame 1995 as Self
- WWE SummerSlam 1995 ... (Writer)
1993
- WCW SuperBrawl III ... (Director)
- WCW Clash of The Champions XXII ... (Director)
- WCW/New Japan Supershow III ... (Director)
1992
- WCW Starrcade 1992 ... (Director)
- WCW Beach Blast ... (Director)
- WCW Halloween Havoc 1992 as Himself (WCW V.P.)
- WCW The Great American Bash 1992 ... (Director)
- WCW Clash of The Champions XIX ... (Director)
- WCW Clash of The Champions XXI ... (Director)
1988
- Clash of the Champions ... (Director)
1986
- Power Pro Wrestling ... (Creator)
- The First Annual NWA Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup Tag Team Tournament ... (Director)
1985
- NWA World Championship Wrestling as Self
- Mid-South Arena Shows ... (Director)
- Mid-South WrestleFest '85 as Bill Watts
- Mid-South Wrestling: November 11, 1985 ... (Producer)
1981
- Mid-South Wrestling as 'Cowboy' Bill Watts
1973
- The Wrestling Queen as 'Cowboy' Bill Watts