William F. "Bill" Watts, Jr. (born May 5, 1939) is a former American professional wrestler and promoter. Watts was famous under his "Cowboy" gimmick in his wrestling career, and then as a tough, no-nonsense promoter in the Mid-South area of the United States, which grew to become the UWF.In 1992, he 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 sensitive piece of correspondence, he resigned. He was subsequently replaced by Ole Anderson who was then succeeded by Eric Bischoff.
Came up with the idea for the Road Warriors (Hawk & Animal) to use face paint.
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Wrestled in the St. Louis area in 1968. He wore a mask and went by the name Dr. Scarlet.
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Bill joined the Minnesota Vikings, however he eventually quit because the Vikings wanted him to limit wrestling to the off season.
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In 1961, Bill signed a contract with the Houston Oilers of the American Football League and helped them win a championship.
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A former football player and had been undefeated as a wrestler during his senior year of high school.
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Notable title wins include: NWA Texas Heavyweight title; WWWF United States Tag Team titles with Gorilla Monsoon; JWA/All Japan NWA International Tag Team titles; (Louisiana/Oklahoma) Mid-South North American Heavyweight title (5); (Louisiana/Oklahoma) Mid-South Brass Knuckles title (2); (Louisiana/Oklahoma) United States Tag Team titles (4); NWA Georgia Heavyweight title (2); (Georgia/Florida) North American Heavyweight title (2); (Louisiana) Mid-South Louisiana Tag Team titles; (Louisiana/Oklahoma) Mid-South Tag Team titles
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Jake "The Snake" Roberts claims that Watts tried to kill his career by banning him from bringing a snake to the ring in the early 90's.
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Father of NWA-TNA Star Erik Watts
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Former President of the UWF Wrestling Promotion
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Instituted controversial & unpopular rule making leaps from the top rope illegal; rule later revoked
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