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.

Works

Mid-South Wrestling

Mid-South Wrestling

Mid-South Wrestling was one of the most successful wrestling territories in the 1981s; featuring future WWE Hall of Famers.

Release Date1981-12-12

DepartmentProduction

JobProducer

Charactersd 'Cowboy' Bill Watts

Episode Count52

7.3

The Wrestling Queen

This documentary is a must have for "old school" wrestling fans! It's loosely focused on the career of 23 year old Vivian Vachon during her first professional tour, and the wrestling legends she shares the ring with. Through interviews with wrestling superstars, the promoters, the fans, and the critics, Wrestling Queen will give you a snapshot of a rarely seen part of 70’s culture, along with a healthy dose of wrestling nostalgia!

Release Date1973-11-01

Charactersd 'Cowboy' Bill Watts

Vote Count3

9.5

WCW Halloween Havoc 1992

Sting battles Jake Roberts in a Spin the Wheel, Make the Deal Match. Rick Rude clashes with NWA World Heavyweight Champion Masahiro Chono. Barry Windham & Dustin Rhodes face "Dr. Death" Steve Williams & Steve Austin. Big Van Vader battles Nikita Koloff. Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat faces Brian Pillman. Plus, Arn Anderson, Ron Simmons, and more.

Release Date1992-10-25

DepartmentDirecting

JobDirector

Charactersd Himself (WCW V.P.)

Vote Count2

9.3

Legends of Mid-South Wrestling

For the first time ever, WWE presents the Legends of Mid-South Wrestling. One of the 1980’s hottest territories, Mid-South garnered national attention for its revolutionary storytelling and bruising, athletic matches orchestrated by no-nonsense promoter, “COWBOY” BILL WATTS. Now, the legends and Hall of Famers who cut their teeth in Mid-South share their tales of the fabled proving ground as we deliver OVER 20 classic confrontations from legends Ted DiBiase, Andre The Giant, Shawn Michaels, Ric Flair, Sting, Muhammad Ali, and many more…

Release Date2013-09-10

DepartmentDirecting

JobDirector

Charactersd Himself

Vote Count3

Mid-South WrestleFest '85

Dusty Rhodes battles "Nature Boy" Ric Flair, while Ted DiBiase faces Jake "The Snake" Roberts in this star-studded spectacular.

Release Date1985-07-28

DepartmentDirecting

JobDirector

Charactersd Bill Watts

9.0

WWE Hall Of Fame 2009

Inductees into the 2009 WWE Hall of Fame included "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, The Funk Brothers, Ricky Steamboat, Bill Watts, Koko B. Ware, The Von Erich Family and Howard Finkel

Release Date2009-04-04

Charactersd Himself

Vote Count2

NWA World Championship Wrestling

NWA World Championship Wrestling

Showcasing incredible in-ring action and unforgettable interviews, this weekly television series features a who's who of WWE Hall of Famers.

Release Date1985-11-02

Charactersd Self

Episode Count1

WWE Hall of Fame
7.3

WWE Hall of Fame

Celebrate the pioneers who made WWE what it is today in this WWE Network original series featuring every WWE Hall of Fame ceremony.

Release Date2005-04-02

Charactersd Self

Episode Count1

Vote Count3

10.0

WWE Hall Of Fame 1995

Join Renee Young and Mean Gene Okerlund for a special look at the 1995 WWE Hall of Fame Ceremony. The careers and legacies of the inductees of the Class of 1995 are featured including Pedro Morales, "Big Cat" Ernie Ladd, Antonio Rocca, Ivan Putski, George "The Animal" Steele, The Grand Wizard, and the first female inductee, The Fabulous Moolah.

Release Date1995-06-25

Charactersd Self

Vote Count1

Clash of the Champions

Clash of the Champions

At a time when matches between big-name Superstars are usually only seen on pay-per-view, WCW presents Clash of the Champions on free TV.

Release Date1988-03-27

DepartmentDirecting

JobDirector

Episode Count3

Power Pro Wrestling

Power Pro Wrestling

Presented by Mid-South Wrestling and hosted by Jim Ross, this series features the earliest matches of numerous WWE Hall of Famers, including Jake "The Snake" Roberts, Ultimate Warrior & Sting, The Road Warriors, "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan, and others.

Release Date1986-03-15

DepartmentCreator

JobCreator

Mid-South Arena Shows

Mid-South Arena Shows

Mid-South Wrestling was one of the most successful wrestling territories.

Release Date1985-11-11

DepartmentDirecting

JobDirector

Episode Count2

WCW The Great American Bash 1992

New NWA Tag Team Champions are crowned in a tournament. Teams include "Dr. Death" Steve Williams & Terry Gordy, Dustin Rhodes & Barry Windham, Nikita Koloff & Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat, The Fabulous Freebirds, and more. Big Van Vader battles Sting for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship.

Release Date1992-07-12

DepartmentDirecting

JobDirector

10.0

The First Annual NWA Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup Tag Team Tournament

The first Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup Tag Team Tournament was held on April 19, 1986. The tournament featured 24 tag teams.

Release Date1986-04-19

DepartmentDirecting

JobDirector

Vote Count1

6.7

WWE SummerSlam 1995

WWE Champion Diesel puts his title on the line against King Mabel. Bret "The Hitman" Hart battles Isaac Yankem, D.D.S. The Undertaker looks to dispose of Kama in a Casket Match. Shawn Michaels defends the WWE Intercontinental Championship in a Ladder Match against Razor Ramon. Plus, Alundra Blayze defends the WWE Women's Championship against Bertha Faye and more!

Release Date1995-08-26

DepartmentWriting

JobWriter

Vote Count6

8.0

WCW Beach Blast

Cactus Jack battles Sting in a Falls Count Anywhere Match. Barry Windham, Nikita Koloff, and Dustin Rhodes take on the Dangerous Alliance in a Six-Man Tag Team Match. The Steiner Brothers defend the WCW Tag Team Championship against Terry Gordy and "Dr. Death" Steve Williams. Rick Rude and Ricky Steamboat clash in a 30-minute Iron Man Match.

Release Date1992-06-20

DepartmentDirecting

JobDirector

Vote Count1

10.0

WCW/New Japan Supershow III

WCW/New Japan Supershow III (known as Fantastic Story in Tokyo Dome in Japan) took place on January 4, 1993 from the Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan. Events included Sting vs Hiroshi Hase, Ron Simmons vs Tony Halme, Ultimo Dragon vs Jushin Liger for the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship, Dustin Rhodes & Scott Norton vs Masa Saito & Shinya Hashimoto, and IWGP Heavyweight Champion The Great Muta defending his title against Masahiro Chono.

Release Date1993-01-04

DepartmentDirecting

JobDirector

Vote Count1

6.7

WCW Starrcade 1992

Starrcade 1992 features a Lethal Lottery drawing with teams chosen at random who later go on to compete in the BattleBowl battle royal. Teams include Big Van Vader & Dustin Rhodes, The Great Muta & Barry Windham, and more. Sting faces Big Van Vader in the King of the Cable Tournament. Masa Chono faces The Great Muta and much more action.

Release Date1992-12-28

DepartmentDirecting

JobDirector

Vote Count3

WCW Clash of The Champions XIX

Clash of the Champions XIX took place on June 16, 1992 in Charleston, South Carolina at the McAlister Field House of The Citadel. The event aired on TBS on June 22, 1992. There were 4600 fans in attendance and the show drew a 2.8 rating on TBS.

Release Date1992-06-22

DepartmentDirecting

JobDirector

WCW SuperBrawl III

Big Van Vader faces Sting in a White Castle of Fear Strap Match. Barry Windham meets The Great Muta for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship. Dustin Rhodes defends the United States Championship against Maxx Payne. Cactus Jack battles Paul Orndorff in a Falls Count Anywhere Match. Plus, The Rock 'N' Roll Express, The Hollywood Blonds, and more.

Release Date1993-02-21

DepartmentDirecting

JobDirector

10.0

WCW Clash of The Champions XXII

January 13, 1993 in Milwaukee. This was the last Clash for announcer Jim Ross who shortly after this event was fired by WCW and joined the WWF. Originally, it was scheduled to be Sting, Dustin Rhodes, Ron Simmons, and Van Hammer against Big Van Vader, Barry Windham, The Barbarian, and Rick Rude; due to injuries, Hammer and Rude dropped out and Orndorff took Rude's place. Earlier on the show, Vader's team got rid of Barbarian, and Vader injured Simmons. Cactus Jack came in during the match, siding with Sting and Rhodes, thus turning face. Johnny B. Badd replaced Erik Watts, where the storyline was that he was suspended from WCW, due to an altercation with Arn Anderson. Tony Atlas replaced Hammer in the arm-wrestling contest.

Release Date1993-01-13

DepartmentDirecting

JobDirector

Vote Count1

9.0

WCW Clash of The Champions XXI

November 18, 1992 in Macon, Georgia (Macon Coliseum) Brian Pillman pinned Brad Armstrong after attacking him pre-match while feigning injury. Scotty Flamingo knocked out Johnny B. Badd in the second round after hitting him with a glove Page and Vegas filled with water during the 30-second rest period. This was 2 Cold Scorpio's debut in WCW. Simmons' original partner Robbie Walker was injured. This was Paul E. Dangerously's last appearance on WCW television.

Release Date1992-11-18

DepartmentDirecting

JobDirector

Vote Count1

Mid-South Wrestling: November 11, 1985

Bill Watts' Mid-South Wrestling from the Municipal Auditorium, New Orleans, Louisiana.

Release Date1985-11-11

DepartmentProduction

JobProducer

Universal Wrestling Federation

Universal Wrestling Federation

Bill Watt's takes Mid-South national with a re-branding. See all your favorite wrestling superstars of the mid-80's on Universal Wrestling Federation.

DepartmentCreator

JobCreator

8.2

The True Story of WrestleMania

The story of WrestleMania, from its early beginnings through the week-long spectacular it has become, including interviews from the Superstars and creative forces behind the event.

Release Date2011-03-15

Vote Count22