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The Universal Wrestling Federation was a 1986 re-branding of wrestler-turned-owner Bill Watts' Mid-South Wrestling promotion. Watts' goal was to elevate his promotion from a relatively smaller, regional-level business, to a national-level rival of the World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now known as WWE ).
Mar 10, 2023 · Learn about the rise and fall of Mid-South Wrestling, one of the hottest wrestling promotions of the 1980s, led by "Cowboy" Bill Watts. Discover the legends and legacies of Ted DiBiase, The Freebirds, Junkyard Dog, and more.
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- Sting. In 1986, two guys from the Continental area called the Blade Runners popped up in the UWF. Rock would leave after a couple of months to become the Ultimate Warrior.
- Ted DiBiase. Before he was “the Million Dollar Man,” Ted DiBiase was one of Mid-South’s best talents. He began as a face before turning into a wicked heel as his “Rat Pack” of Jim Duggan and Matt Borne held multiple titles, including DiBiase as North American Champion.
- The Fabulous Freebirds. Michael Hayes and Terry Gordy were promising wrestlers when Watts paired them up with Buddy Roberts as a trio. Before long, the Fabulous Freebirds were dominating with some title wins and an epic feud with the Junkyard Dog.
- The Junkyard Dog. WWE’s Blu-ray history of Mid-South is upfront that the Junkyard Dog was the promotion’s biggest star but not its best wrestler. While bursting with charisma, JYD was a poor worker who had to be covered by booking and short matches.
Oct 21, 2019 · Journey back to the 1980s with 33 new episodes of Mid-South Wrestling added to WWE Network . See Jake "The Snake" Roberts, "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan, Ted DiBiase and more in action in this latest WWE Network release, featuring episodes from May through December 1985.
Watch episodes of Mid South Wrestling, a weekly sport show featuring top wrestlers from one of the most successful regions in the 1980s. See cast, crew, trivia, ratings, and more on IMDb.
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- Boyd Pierce, Bill Watts, Jim Duggan
Apr 14, 2019 · Watch 34 episodes of Mid-South Wrestling from 1984 featuring stars like Magnum T.A., Dr. Death Steve Williams, and Terry Taylor. See the full list of matches, synopses, and air dates on WWE Network Vault.
Where can I watch Mid-South Wrestling? You can watch Mid-South Wrestling on Peacock. Just sign up and stream every episode.
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