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.
