Tag Archives: Bill Watts

PodcastOne sent out the following: JR’s mentor is on the podcast – Cowboy Bill Watts, tough promoter of the Mid-South territory, who also spent time at WCW and WWE. They talk booking philosophy, selling, heels & babyfaces, Eric Bischoff, Vince McMahon, and the impact of the erosion of the territories on pro-wrestling. Plus, Watts has  Continue Reading »

It is with deep sadness to report that Mike “California Hippie” Boyette (Mike Bowyer) passed away on Thursday in Mobile, Alabama aged 71. Bowyer broke his hip several months ago but never recovered. Bowyer formed the original Hollywood Blondes alongside Micky Doyle and worked for Bill Watts in the UWF prior to the promotion merging  Continue Reading »

According to a report from The Miami Herald, WWE have finally struck a deal with Ene Watts, the ex-wife of Bill Watts, to acquire the Mid-South tape library, which will see the company take possession of approximately 1,200 hours of Mid-South footage from the late 1970’s and 1980’s. Speaking to The Miami Herald, WWE Hall  Continue Reading »

Professional wrestling legend Danny Hodge and WWE Hall of Famer “Cowboy” Bill Watts were backstage at last night’s WWE RAW in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma as part of the Jim Ross Appreciation Night ceremony. The two men were featured in a video on WWE’s official website where the spoke highly of Ross, which you can view  Continue Reading »

In an update on the WWE’s purchase of Bill Watts’ video library, which is the largest library of wrestling content known to still be available prior to it’s purchase, a report from Mike Johnson of PWInsider.com notes that the company are finaliing the contract on the purchase of the Watts video library and will take  Continue Reading »

In what is seen as a huge move by the WWE prior to the launch of the WWE Network later this year, the company have acquired the Watts’ video library which consists of Mid-South Wrestling, Mid-South Wrestling’s Power Pro Wrestling TV and the Universal Wrestling Federation and features complete house shows from the 1980’s that  Continue Reading »

Dave LaGreca sent out the following: 2012 WWE Hall of Famer, Ron “Faarooq” Simmons was a recent guest on the latest edition of Busted Open Radio hosted by Doug Mortman and Dave LaGreca. Busted Open Radio airs every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 2-4 p.m. Eastern on Sirius 94 and XM 208. Ron Simmons on  Continue Reading »

It is with deep sadness to report that former Universal Wrestling Federation superstar, Savannah Jack, passed away on January 17th, with note of his passing only made available in today’s edition of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune. Savannah Svatma (Teddy) Russell, Savannah Svatma (Teddy) Age 63, of Mpls, grew up in Rondo. Passed January 17, 2012 Preceded  Continue Reading »

Kayfabe Commentaries sent out the following: TONY ATLAS REVEALS FRIENDSHIP WITH EXILED FILIPINO PRESIDENT OVER FOOT FETISH Before his death, exiled former President of the Philippines Ferdinand Marcos was embroiled in the international scandal of human rights violations, corruption, and the suggestion that his regime was responsible for the assassination of rival politician Aquino. Marcos’  Continue Reading »

The National Wrestling Alliance sent along the following: Magnum TA Confirms 2012 Charlotte Fanfest Appearance, VIP “All Access” Passes, Hall of Heroes Tix On Sale Now! One of wrestling’s all-time greats, Magnum TA has confirmed his intentions to be with us for next year’s NWA Wrestling Legends Fanfest Weekend in Charlotte, North Carolina! “Magnum” Terry  Continue Reading »