Whipper Billy Watson

Whipper Billy Watson, born William Potts, was a Canadian professional wrestler and two-time world heavyweight wrestling champion.

Wrestling facts

 * Finishing and signature moves
 * Canuck Commando Unconscious (Sleeper Hold)
 * Irish whip


 * Nicknames
 * "Whipper"


 * Wrestlers trained
 * Farmer Brooks

Championships and accomplishments

 * Maple Leaf Wrestling
 * NWA British Empire Heavyweight Championship (Toronto version) (9 times)
 * NWA Canadian Open Tag Team Championship (12 times) - with Pat Flanagan (1), Yvon Robert (1), Hombre Montana (1), Tex McKenzie (2), Antonino Rocca (1), Pat O'Connor (1), Yukon Eric, (2), Bobo Brazil (1), Bernard Vigal, (1), and Ilio Dipaolo (1)
 * NWA International Tag Team Championship (Toronto version) (9 times) - with Yukon Eric (1), Bill Soloweyko (1), Billy Red Lyons (1), Bruno Sammartino (1), Johnny Valentine (2), Bulldog Brower (2), and Mark Lewin (1)
 * NWA World Heavyweight Championship (1 time)


 * National Wrestling Association
 * NWA World Heavyweight Championship (1 time)1


 * NWA All-Star Wrestling
 * NWA Canadian Tag Team Championship (Vancouver version) (1 time) - with Dan Miller


 * Stampede Wrestling
 * NWA Canadian Heavyweight Championship (Calgary version) (1 time)
 * Stampede Wrestling Hall of Fame


 * Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards
 * Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame (Class of 1996)

External links and references

 * Whipper Billy Watson profile at CAGEMATCH.net