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- Mid-South Wrestling Association was one of the hottest wrestling promotions of the 1980s, where many diamonds of the professional wrestling business began their careers or passed through its doors. In time, Mid-South became the Universal Wrestling Federation. Soon later, battle lines with the WWF and NWA were drawn.
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Mar 10, 2023 · In time, Mid-South became the Universal Wrestling Federation. Soon later, battle lines with the WWF and NWA were drawn. But, just as wrestling was about to enter its most significant boom period, things crumbled. Here is the story of this once-great wrestling territory’s rise and ultimate demise.
In 1979, Bill Watts acquired the Tri-State Wrestling territory from Leroy McGuirk, and re-branded it Mid-South Wrestling (MSW; officially, the Mid-South Wrestling Association). One of Watts' first acts as owner was to withdraw the company from the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA).
- The Mid-South Legacy Today. Watts had a controversial run as boss of WCW in 1992, where he failed to recapture the Mid-South magic. One notable bit is Watts failed to trademark the UWF name, which Herb Abrams later used for an infamous promotion.
- The Quick Death By WCW. Watts approached the deal under the idea that the UWF would still keep going as a separate promotion, which it did for a while.
- It Was Killed By A Recession. Watts was a bit hit by the defection of some stars like Ted DiBiase and Hacksaw Jim Duggan to WWE. However, the UWF was still doing great in the ratings and there was a chance it could rise up.
- Becoming The UWF. In 1986, Watts made a huge move to go national. Having secured a good contract deal, Watts transformed the promotion into the Universal Wrestling Federation.
Mid-South Wrestling / Universal Wrestling Federation (1979–1987) Watts is perhaps even more famous for being a pioneering promoter in the Mid-South area of the United States, with his base of operation being in the Shreveport, Louisiana area. His promotion was known as Mid-South Wrestling.
May 12, 2022 · This week Throwback Thursday returns to Bill Watts’ much beloved Mid-South Wrestling territory to revisit a classic edition of Mid-South Wrestling, as seen on WWE Network and Peacock, that aired 37 years ago yesterday!
Dec 18, 2020 · While there are three slightly older editions of Mid South TV on the WWE Network, this edition of Mid South Wrestling is the last of the chronological updates, as of this writing, on the Network. The Tulsa Convention Center debut is currently missing from the WWE Network.
Dec 23, 2021 · This week Throwback Thursday returns to Bill Watts’ innovative and influential Mid-South Wrestling territory to revisit a classic edition of Mid-South Wrestling, as seen on the WWE Networ k and WWE Network on Peacock, that aired 36 years ago this month! By the end of 1985 Bill Watts was itching to take Mid-South Wrestling national.
