22 Facts About Erik Watts

Erik Watts was born on December 19,1967 and is an American semi-retired professional wrestler.

Erik Watts is best known for his appearances with World Championship Wrestling and the World Wrestling Federation in the 1990s.

Erik Watts trained as a wrestler under his father, Bill Erik Watts, and after wrestling for three months, he was hired by World Championship Wrestling.

Erik Watts debuted on August 27,1992, in McMinnville, Tennessee, and began a house show series against Buddy Lee Parker and Mark Canterbury.

Erik Watts's constant pushes were controversial in that his father was WCW's booker at the time, leading to accusations of nepotism.

In January 1993 Erik Watts gained victories over The Barbarian, Tony Atlas, and a returning Paul Orndorff.

Erik Watts pinned Vinnie Vegas in the semifinals, but was defeated by Paul Orndorff in the finals.

Erik Watts continued to perform strongly against lower-level competition, but was defeated by Steve Regal on July 18,1993, at Beach Blast.

Meanwhile, Erik Watts continued to be victorious in 1994 against lower-level competition, but was unable to break through against more experienced competition like Regal or Orndorff.

In 1995, Erik Watts followed his father to the World Wrestling Federation.

Erik Watts returned to wrestling after a two-year hiatus on the April 16,1998 edition of Thunder, Erik Watts returned to WCW for a match against Yuji Nagata.

Eight months later Erik Watts made a full-time return, and would win his first 2 matches back out of the gate.

Erik Watts joined the Philadelphia-based Extreme Championship Wrestling promotion in 2000, losing to Spike Dudley in his ECW Arena debut.

Erik Watts remained with the promotion for two months before departing.

In late 2000, Erik Watts worked for All Japan Pro Wrestling.

In 2001, Erik Watts worked for Dusty Rhodes' Turnbuckle Championship Wrestling in Philadelphia where he won the TCW Tag Team titles with Scotty Riggs.

Erik Watts eventually formed a heel stable with David Flair and Brian Lawler known as "The Next Generation".

Erik Watts acted as the TNA Director of Authority from July 23,2003, to January 28,2004, before being ousted from his position by Don Callis.

Erik Watts then feuded with his on-screen girlfriend, Goldy Locks, throughout 2004.

Erik Watts appeared with AWA Superstars of Wrestling, defeating Diamond Dallas Page for the vacant International Heavyweight Championship on February 4,2005, in Tucson, Arizona, in a match refereed by Mick Foley.

In November 2009, Erik Watts returned to Great Championship Wrestling, now based in Phenix City, Alabama, to be the promotion's booker.

Erik Watts is playing an authority role on their weekly live events.