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William F. Watts Jr. (born May 5, 1939) is a retired American professional wrestler, promoter and former American football player. Watts garnered fame under his "Cowboy" gimmick in his wrestling career, and then as a promoter in the Mid-South United States, which grew to become the Universal Wrestling Federation (UWF).
Bill Watts’s official WWE Hall of Fame profile, featuring bio, exclusive videos, photos, career highlights, classic moments and more!
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- Wrote A Book. Like many wrestlers with a story worth telling — and like many who don’t — Bill Watts wrote an autobiography covering his life and career.
- His Son Erik Followed In His Footsteps. Of Bill Watt’s five children, one of them, Erik, followed in his father’s footsteps, first playing college football before training to become a pro wrestler himself.
- Also Worked With WWE. During his time as an active in-ring competitor, “Cowboy” Bill Watts spent some time in the New York territory run by WWE, back then known as the World Wide Wrestling Federation, in the mid-1960s.
- Fired From WCW Over Racist Comments. Before he signed on as an EVP in WCW, in 1991 Bill Watts made comments in an interview with Wade Keller of Pro Wrestling Torch that were racist and homophobic.
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Aug 6, 2020 · Learn about Bill Watts, a former wrestler, promoter and producer who worked for various promotions such as WWF, WCW, NWA and AWA. Find out his real name, age, height, weight, finishers, titles won, tag teams, stables, gimmicks and more.
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Feb 20, 2024 · “Cowboy” Bill Watts is a name that resonates with wrestling enthusiasts and historians alike. Born on May 5, 1939, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Watts embarked on a journey that would see him transition from a promising athlete to a wrestling icon.
