
Western States Sports was a Territory pro wrestling promotion operating in the United States, based in Amarillo, Texas, USA.
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
- Continent
North & Central America
- Date EstablishedMarch 14, 1946
- Country
United States
- LocationAmarillo, Texas, USA
- 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)
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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)