Western States Sports

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Western States Sports was a Territory pro wrestling promotion based in Amarillo, Texas, USA, operating at a State level.

The WSS promotion was founded on March 14, 1946 by Dory Detton, and it ceased operations on August 27, 1981.

Western States Sports: Info

  • Promotion TypeTerritory
  • TerritoryState
  • ContinentContinent: North & Central AmericaNorth & Central America
  • CountryCountry: United StatesUnited States
  • LocationAmarillo, Texas, USA
  • Date EstablishedMarch 14, 1946
  • Date RetiredAugust 27, 1981
  • FounderDory Detton
  • Owners
    • Real NameBlackjack Mulligan, Dick Murdoch (January 1, 1980 - August 27, 1981)
    • Real NameDory Funk Jr., Terry Funk (June 4, 1973 - December 31, 1979)
    • Real NameDory Funk Sr. (May 29, 1967 - June 3, 1973)
    • Real NameDoc Sarpolis, Dory Funk Sr. (August 1, 1955 - May 28, 1967)
    • Real NameDory Detton (March 14, 1946 - July 31, 1955)

  • Promotion Names

    • NWA Western States Sports - WSS (May 11, 1955 - August 27, 1981)
    • NWA Southwest Sports Enterprises - NWA SWSE (October 1, 1951 - May 10, 1955)
    • Southwest Sports Enterprises - SWSE (March 14, 1946 - September 30, 1951)
  • Logo History
    • SWSE Unofficial logo
  • NWA Affiliation
    • LocationWestern Texas/New Mexico (October 17, 1951 - August 27, 1981)
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