Erik Watts
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Erik Watts is an American Professional Wrestler, occasionally appearing with Total Nonstop Action.
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Career
A former University of Louisville Quarterback, Erik Watts is the son of legendary wrestling promoter "Cowboy" Bill Watts. Watts wrestled for World Championship Wrestling in the early-1990s, and followed his father to the World Wrestling Federation in 1995, where he formed a tag team with wrestler Chad "Travis" Fortune known as "Tekno Team 2000". His most recent appearances have been with Total Nonstop Action (TNA), where he formed a team with David Flair and Brian Lawler, two other second generation wrestlers whose careers have been overshadowed by the careers of their fathers. He served as the TNA "Director of Authority" from July 23, 2003 to January 28, 2004, before enagaging in a feud with his onscreen girfriend, Goldylocks. His most recent appearances have seen him feuding with Raven.
Profile
- Height: 6'6" (198.1 cm)
- Weight: 268lbs (121.6 kg)
- Birthday: 1969
- Hometown: Amarillo, Texas
- Trained By: Bill Watts
- Professional Debut: 1992
- Previous Identities: Amarillo Slim, Troy, The Extreme Dream
- Previous Manager(s): Lou E. Dangerously, Goldylocks, Desire
Finishing/Signature Moves
Championships/Accomplishments
Turnbuckle Championship Wrestling
- 1-Time TCW Tag Team Champion (with Scotty Anton)
American Wrestling Association
- 1-Time AWA International Champion
Other Titles
- 1-Time GCW Heavyweight Champion
- 1-Time Mid-South Heavyweight Champion
- Watts won the (PWI) Rookie of the Year Award in 1992.
