Whipper Billy Watson

"Whipper" Billy Watson was a Canadian professional wrestler of the 20th century.
==Biography==
===Wrestling career===
In a 1957 Buffalo match between himself and Fritz Von Erich, Watson held steady ground over Von Erich, with occasional aid from referee Rocky Marciano. The match was interrupted by Gene Kiniski, who briefly dominated Watson with Von Erich's help before being dragged off by security. Watson then rallied, turning the tide against Von Erich before being declared the winner by disqualification.Fritz Von Erich vs "Whipper" Billy Watson wrestling from Buffalo, NY 1957 - Wrestling Films - Wrestling Films - 26 December 2014 - YouTube - Retrieved 23 August 2024
=== Legacy ===
In 2002, the Rock recalled Watson training his father, Rocky Johnson.Why Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson Changed His Presidential Vote | Letterman - Letterman - 8 April 2024 - YouTube - Retrieved 24 August 2024
==Notes==
===Behind the Scenes===
*Watson was played by Canadian professional wrestler William John Potts.
==Links==
*Whipper Billy Watson on Wikipedia
*Whipper Billy Watson on the Pro Wrestling Wiki
==References==
Category:Humans
Category:Heroes
Category:Wrestlers
Category:NWA World Champions
Category:Torontonians
Category:Canadian characters
Category:Characters played by William John Potts
Category:1915 births
Category:1990 deaths
Category:20th century births
Category:20th century deaths
Category:Greatest Generation