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   What made Mid-South Wrestling so successful?

   • Much like other promotions in that part of the country, Mid-South Wrestling brought a hard-hitting style of wrestling to its fans. Led by the example of the irascible "Cowboy" Bill Watts, the ground and pound ethic of the roster was not only a key to its success but a keystone to its legacy.

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   Why did Jim Crockett change mid-south to Universal Wrestling Federation?

   • Watts was poised to take over the two-hour slot occupied by the WWF when Jim Crockett and his Mid-Atlantic promotion swooped in and backdoored Watts out of the deal. This led to Watts changing the name of Mid-South to the Universal Wrestling Federation and attempting another nationwide launch in March of 1986.

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   What happened to Mid-South Wrestling?

   • 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.

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   What is Mid-South Wrestling Association?

   • 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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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Bill_WattsBill Watts - Wikipedia

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   William F. Watts Jr. (born May 5, 1939) is a retired American professional wrestler, promoter and former American football player. Watts garnered fame under his "Cowboy" gimmick in his wrestling career, and then as a promoter in the Mid-South United States, which grew to become the Universal Wrestling Federation (UWF).

   • Billed height: 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
   • Debut: 1962

   • Billed weight: 297 lb (135 kg)
   • Retired: 1995

3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Universal_WrestlingUniversal Wrestling Federation (Bill Watts) - Wikipedia

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   The Universal Wrestling Federation was a 1986 re-branding of wrestler-turned-owner Bill Watts' Mid-South Wrestling promotion. Watts' goal was to elevate his promotion from a relatively smaller, regional-level business, to a national-level rival of the World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now known as WWE ).

   • Defunct: 1987
   • Headquarters: Bixby, Oklahoma

   • Founded: 1950s (NWA Tri-State), 1979 (Mid-South), 1986 (UWF)
   • Parent: Jim Crockett Promotions (1987)

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   Mid-South Wrestling 1979–1986 Universal Wrestling Federation 1986–1987 Notes † ^ Indicates they are deceased. ‡ ^ Indicates they died while they were employed with the Universal Wrestling Federation. CWA ^ Indicates they were part of a talent exchange with Continental Wrestling Association.

   Birth Name:	Ring Name (s):	Tenure:
   Chris Adams †	Chris Adams	1984–1987
   Kerry Adkisson †	Kerry Von Erich	1981 1983–1985
   Michael Adkisson †	Mike Von Erich	1984
   Robert Alexander †	Ben Alexander	1980 1985

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6. prowrestlingstories.com › mid-south-wrestlingMid-South Wrestling Association | The Wrestling Territories

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   Mar 10, 2023 · Led by the example of the irascible "Cowboy" Bill Watts, the ground and pound ethic of the roster was not only a key to its success but a keystone to its legacy. Some have described it as a "wrestling boot camp," where Watts focused on keeping kayfabe, hard work, and strict rules.

7. www.foxsports.com › wwe › bill-watts-superstar-bioBill Watts Bio Information - WWE | FOX Sports

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