On this page you find the full wrestling profile of Bill Apter, with his Career History, real name, age, height and weight, the Promotions he worked for, all the Face/Heel turns, the Championship Titles he won, his Finishers, Theme Songs, Tag Teams and Stables, his appearance changes through the years, and more.
William Stanley Apter was born in Queens, New York on October 22, 1945, and he is currently 80 years old.
He is currently an Interviewer, under the name of Bill Apter.
Bill Apter was inducted in the NWA Hall of Fame in 2011.
He is a legendary pro wrestling journalist, and decades-long staff member/photographer for various magazines, which were popularly known as "Apter mags." Apter's work has been credited with launching the career of many wrestlers, from the territory days to the HD era.
Bill Apter Profile Index
Profile Info
- Real NameWilliam Stanley Apter
- GenderMale
- Born October 22, 1945 (age 80)
- Nationality
United States - Birth PlaceQueens, New York
- Billed From
- Queens, New York
- NicknamesWonderful Willie
- NotesHe is a legendary pro wrestling journalist, and decades-long staff member/photographer for various magazines, which were popularly known as "Apter mags." Apter's work has been credited with launching the career of many wrestlers, from the territory days to the HD era.
Career History
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Ring Names & Gimmicks
Bill Apter (January 1, 1970 - Present)
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Roles
- Interviewer (January 1, 1970 - Present)
- Part Time Wrestler (August 29, 2004 - August 29, 2004)
- Host (January 1, 1985 - December 31, 1989)
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Promotions History
Promotion from to Promotion 
WWEJanuary 23, 2013 March 27, 2019 Promotion 
JCPJanuary 1, 1985 November 29, 1987 -
Images History
Jan 2020
Jan 2010
Jan 2000
Jan 1985
Jun 1976
Titles & Accomplishments
Career Awards
- NWA Hall of Fame - Individual (Year2011)
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Other Accomplishments
- George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame James C. Melby Award (2012)
- International Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame Excelsior Award and induction (class of 2024)
- Nebraska Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame induction (class of 2022)
- New England Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame induction (class of 2019)
- Pittsburgh Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame induction (class of 2017)
- St. Louis Wrestling Hall of Fame induction (class of 2015)
- Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame induction (class of 2018)
- Cauliflower Alley Club Art Abrams Lifetime Achievement Award (2026)
- Pro Wrestling Illustrated Stanley Weston Award (2022)
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