On a recent edition of his “Grilling JR” podcast, WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross shared his memories of how Bill Watts got along with both Dusty Rhodes and Jim Crockett.
You can check out some highlights from the podcast below:
On how Watts got along with Crockett: “I thought they got along pretty good. You know, caution; they approached each other I think maybe, with some degree of caution. They both knew what they were dealing with. They’re dealing with wrestling promoters. And unfortunately their predecessors haven’t been so kind to that profession. They got bad reps, some of them. Everybody’s looking for a job, for some con job or, ‘How can I make more money’ or ‘How can we do this’ or whatever. So they approached each other cautiously, but professionally.
“I thought they get along pretty good, actually. They’d laugh, have a drink, eat a steak. They’re basically on the same page, because Jimmy let Dusty do all the booking for that show. That was Dusty’s gig.”
On Watts’ relationship with Rhodes: “Cowboy helped create the American Dream in Florida, working working as a booker for Eddie Graham. So he and Dusty got along well and had a longstanding respectful relationship. Now, they didn’t get always get along or always agree, but they had fun working together. They fed off each other, that Oklahoma-Texas rivalry was prominent, believe it or not, in their dialogue. They had fun with each other.”
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Bill Watts, Dusty Rhodes, and Jim Crockett are three prominent figures in the world of professional wrestling. In a recent episode of his “Grilling JR” podcast, WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross shared his memories of how Watts interacted with both Rhodes and Crockett.
When discussing Watts’ relationship with Crockett, Ross mentioned that there was a degree of caution between the two. This caution stemmed from the reputation of wrestling promoters in the industry. Many promoters were known for their questionable practices and a focus on making more money rather than prioritizing the well-being of the wrestlers. However, despite this caution, Ross believed that Watts and Crockett got along pretty well. They would laugh, share a meal, and were generally on the same page. It helped that Crockett allowed Rhodes to handle the booking for the show, which was Rhodes’ area of expertise.
Moving on to Watts’ relationship with Rhodes, Ross highlighted that Watts played a significant role in creating the American Dream persona for Rhodes in Florida. As a booker for Eddie Graham, Watts and Rhodes had a longstanding and respectful relationship. While they didn’t always agree, they had fun working together and fed off each other’s energy. The rivalry between Oklahoma and Texas, where Watts and Rhodes hailed from respectively, added an extra layer of enjoyment to their interactions.
Overall, it seems that Watts had a positive rapport with both Rhodes and Crockett. Despite the cautious approach due to the reputation of wrestling promoters, they were able to find common ground and work together professionally. Their relationships were built on respect and a shared passion for the wrestling industry.
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