- Former president of WCW
- Instituted controversial & unpopular rule making leaps from the top rope illegal; rule later revoked
- Former President of the UWF Wrestling Promotion
- Father of NWA-TNA Star Erik Watts
- Jake "The Snake" Roberts claims that Watts tried to kill his career by banning him from bringing a snake to the ring in the early 90's.
- Notable title wins include: NWA Texas Heavyweight title; WWWF United States Tag Team titles with Gorilla Monsoon; JWA/All Japan NWA International Tag Team titles; (Louisiana/Oklahoma) Mid-South North American Heavyweight title (5); (Louisiana/Oklahoma) Mid-South Brass Knuckles title (2); (Louisiana/Oklahoma) United States Tag Team titles (4); NWA Georgia Heavyweight title (2); (Georgia/Florida) North American Heavyweight title (2); (Louisiana) Mid-South Louisiana Tag Team titles; (Louisiana/Oklahoma) Mid-South Tag Team titles
- A former football player and had been undefeated as a wrestler during his senior year of high school.
- In 1961, Bill signed a contract with the Houston Oilers of the American Football League and helped them win a championship.
- Bill joined the Minnesota Vikings, however he eventually quit because the Vikings wanted him to limit wrestling to the off season.
- Wrestled in the St. Louis area in 1968. He wore a mask and went by the name Dr. Scarlet.
- Came up with the idea for the Road Warriors (Hawk & Animal) to use face paint.
- Published author.
- WWE Hall of Famer.
- Whilst running the WCW, Watts faced heavy criticism by the wrestlers. For example, no one was happy about having to take bumps from the ring onto a concrete floor.
- Quit being the WCW president without giving notice.
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