On this page you find the full wrestling profile of Bill Watts, 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 F. Watts Jr. was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on May 5, 1939, and he is currently 86 years old.
Bill Watts has won a total of 2 championships in major promotions during his career.
Bill Watts was inducted in the WWE Hall of Fame in 2009 as an individual and in the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame (PWHF) in 2013 as part of the Television Era wing.
Bill Watts Profile Index
Profile Info
- GenderMale
- Real NameWilliam F. Watts Jr.
- Ring Names
- "Cowboy" Bill Watts (November 22, 1962 - December 31, 1995)
- Dr. Scarlet (December 1, 1967 - April 27, 1968)
- Born May 5, 1939 (age 86)
- Nationality
United States - Birth PlaceOklahoma City, Oklahoma
- Billed From
- Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- Height 6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
- Weight
- 297 lbs (135 kg)
- NicknamesCowboy
Career History
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Roles
- Producer (January 1, 1992 - December 31, 1995)
- Promoter (April 1, 1979 - April 8, 1987)
- Wrestler (April 3, 1984 - August 17, 1986)
- Wrestler (November 22, 1962 - November 1, 1981)
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Promotions History
Promotion from to Promotion 
WWFOctober 1, 1995 December 31, 1995 Promotion 
WCWJanuary 1, 1992 December 31, 1993 Promotion 
MSWMarch 16, 1979 April 8, 1987 Promotion 
NWAMarch 7, 1963 May 6, 1981 Promotion 
NWA GCWFebruary 2, 1979 September 21, 1979 Promotion NWA GCWJanuary 19, 1973 February 3, 1978 Promotion 
NWA TRI STATEMarch 24, 1975 December 5, 1977 Promotion 
CWFApril 19, 1973 September 13, 1975 Promotion 
IWEJanuary 5, 1974 February 1, 1974 Promotion 
AWAJune 21, 1967 September 29, 1973 Promotion NWA TRI STATEDecember 26, 1969 July 27, 1972 Promotion 
SLWCDecember 1, 1967 January 10, 1969 Promotion 
WWA INMarch 22, 1968 January 4, 1969 Promotion 
AWA SFJanuary 5, 1966 April 8, 1967 Promotion 
BTW HAWAIIFebruary 16, 1966 January 25, 1967 Promotion 
WWWFSeptember 14, 1963 October 23, 1965 Promotion NWA TRI STATEMarch 8, 1963 October 5, 1963 Promotion 
SWS TX, 
GACMay 4, 1963 July 16, 1963 -
Images History
Jan 1979
Nov 1962 -
Face / Heel Turns
Alignment Details from to Face November 22, 1962 August 17, 1986
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Finishers
- Oklahoma Stampede - Running Powerslam (November 22, 1962 - August 17, 1986)
Titles & Accomplishments
Career Awards
- WWE Hall of Fame - Individual (Year2009)
- Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame (PWHF) - Television Era (Year2013)
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World Wrestling Entertainment
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x1 WWWF United States Tag Team Championship (with Gorilla Monsoon)
Japanese Wrestling Association
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x1 NWA International Tag Team Championship (with Tarzan Tyler)
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American Wrestling Alliance
- 1 AWA United States Heavyweight Championship
Championship Wrestling from Florida
- 3 NWA Florida Heavyweight Championship
- 1 NWA Southern Heavyweight Championship (Florida version)
Gulf Coast Championship Wrestling
- 1 NWA Gulf Coast Heavyweight Championship
Japan Wrestling Association
- 1 NWA International Tag Team Championship (with Tarzan Tyler)
Mid-South Sports
- 1 NWA Georgia Heavyweight Championship
NWA Tri-State / Mid-South Wrestling Association
- 2 Mid-South North American Heavyweight Championship
- 1 Mid-South Tag Team Championship (with Buck Robley)
- 1 NWA Louisiana Tag Team Championship (with Buck Robley)
- 7 NWA North American Heavyweight Championship (Tri-State version)
- 2 NWA Tri-State Brass Knuckles Championship
- 5 NWA Tri-State Tag Team Championship (1 with Jerry Kozak, 1 with Billy Red Lyons, 1 with Greg Valentine, 1 with Billy Robinson, 1 with Buck Robley)
Southwest Sports, Inc.
- 1 NWA Texas Heavyweight Championship
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Other Accomplishments
- George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame induction (class of 2013)
- Cauliflower Alley Club's Other honoree (2001)
- Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame induction (class of 1996)
- WON Most Obnoxious (1992)
Teams & Relations
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Tag Teams & Stables
- Bill Watts & Stagger Lee - Junkyard Dog (April 3, 1984 - May 10, 1984)
- Bill Watts & Junkyard Dog - Junkyard Dog (August 25, 1980 - October 27, 1981)
- Gorilla Monsoon & Bill Watts - Gorilla Monsoon (April 8, 1965 - August 6, 1965)
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Family
- Erik Watts - Son
