In 1979, Bill Watts bought out the Tri-State Wrestling circuit from Leroy McGuirk, and renamed the circuit Mid-South Wrestling (MSW, known officially as the Mid-South Wrestling Association).
One of his first acts as owner was to withdraw from the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA), though MSW would still remain loosely aligned with the organization and continue to have the NWA World Champion defend his title on MSW shows. MSW began adding shows in Arkansas to its circuit. In 1982, the promotion grew to include Oklahoma when McGuirk shut down his Oklahoma-based promotion. He also formed an alliance with Houston promoter Paul Boesch to feature Mid-South talent on the cards at the Sam Houston Coliseum, one of the largest cities in America and one of the most fabled arenas in professional wrestling, as well as other parts of southeastern Texas. - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Universal_Wrestling_Federation_(Bill_Watts)
WWE Confirms "Cowboy" Bill Watts Hall of Fame Induction
Though likely not in the manner that WWE would have preferred, the wrestling company has confirmed that "Cowboy" Bill Watts will be entering the Hall of Fame.
Cowboy Bill WattsConfirmation of his induction comes from the most recent episode of WWE Legends of Wrestling on WWE 24/7 Classics on Demand where Watts was taking part in a discussion on African Americans in pro wrestling.
On the list of panelists taking part in the discussion Watts was listed as a 2009 WWE Hall of Fame inductee.
Other confirmed, though not yet announced by WWE, Hall of Fame inductees for this year include Ricky Steamboat and the Von Erich Family.
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Bill Watts, also known as 'Cowboy Bill Watts,' a former professional wrestler, ranked in the top ten worldwide for over 25 years. Headlining events at Madison Square Garden in New York City, The Cow Palace in San Francisco, The HIC in Honolulu, The Sports Palace in Tokyo, The Omni in Atlanta, The Bayfront in St. Petersburg, Florida, The Miami Civic Center, St Louis Keel Auditorium, along with key events in Chicago, Minneapolis, Vancouver, Winnipeg, Indianapolis, and many other major cities as well as many smaller cities and towns all over the US and Canada. He became known 'world-wide' as a true wrestling superstar---whose reign as The North American Champion made that title one of the most sought after championships in the industry. In 1984, 'on top of his game' 'something was missing' and his life started going through a change----he had a spiritual experience with His Savior, Jesus Christ. Bill's personal relationship with His Lord finally has become the most important thing for his life----'his hero' is Jesus Christ. He still has great pride in his wrestling career, but hopes in this the autumn of his life, he can better contribute by sharing his experiences and how 'his choices ' had consequences. This is featured in his book: The Cowboy and the Cross: The Bill Watts Story: Rebellion, Wrestling, and Redemption which has been published and should be available at the major bookstores in your area, or it can also be purchased now at Amazon.com or https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1d8LVN695F5wwBtu8iyoLqI-IbcnmeuO. If you desire to have it personally autographed, the best way is to purchase it direct from Bill -- instructions are on the Book Page or the Contact Us page.
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