Not a typical story of redemption, this autobiography is the compelling narrative of the profound change religion can make in even the most hardened heart. Former pro wrestler "Cowboy" Bill Watts documents his entire life story—from youthful altercations with the law to success as a sports star to personal salvation. Though largely about his personal journey, Watts's account also discusses the mechanics and power struggles of pro wrestling and his own role in one of the most savage promotional wars ever to hit the state of Georgia.
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"A must-read." —Dave Meltzer, columnist, Wrestling Observer Newsletter
"[Watts] discusses every facet of his career and does not shy away from talking about controversial topics." —About.com
"Centers around Watts becoming a born-again Christian toward the end of his four decades as a top wrestler and promoter." —South Florida Sun-Sentinel
"The autobiography of...a main-event wrestler who became one of wrestling's top promoters." —The Galveston County Daily News
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"Cowboy" Bill Watts is a retired professional wrestler. He lives in Bixby, Oklahoma. Scott Williams is a reporter, legal journalist, and wrestling commentator. He is the author of Terry Funk: The Hardcore Legend. He lives in Dickinson, Texas.
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This review is from: The Cowboy and the Cross: The Bill Watts Story: Rebellion, Wrestling and Redemption (Paperback)
I have read almost ever book published by a professional wrestler and this BY FAR is the very best. I would recommend this book to not only wrestling fans but anyone who wants to hear a truly inspirational story.
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I never was able to see Bill Watts wrestle until You Tube. I was a fan from the WWA Los Angeles wrestling territory. I knew of Watts from Wrestling Revue or other 1960's wrestling magazines. Watts made numerous mention of the wrestlers from the 1960's and 1970's. It was a different era vs the 1980's,1990's, and current professional wrestling. If a wrestler became stale, they moved to another territory, then back. Today that really isn't an option for a WWE star. One thing came out loud and clear. The fans had more of a personal relationship with the wrestlers in earlier years. Pay Per View TV has distant the wrestler from the fan. In many ways it has contributed to the emphasis on the wrestler rather than the fan. Make no mistake about it, without fan support there would be no John Cena, Randy Orton, Sting, etc. The book covers both wrestling and promotion during the era well. Bill Watts is a Christian and so am I. Watts clearly delivers the Gospel message. It was though we attended the same Church. See John 3:16 (and not Austin 3:16). Someone said this book could have been reduced by 50 pages. I agree. I ended up skimming some pages or read them quickly. Overall, the book is a good read.
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Holds very little back.,
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This review is from: The Cowboy and the Cross: The Bill Watts Story: Rebellion, Wrestling and Redemption (Paperback)
Bill Watts is a man who tells it like it is. He holds very little back in this book on his journey as a wrestler, promoter, booker and man.Watts is quite open in his discussions on his issues throughout hislife with anger, alcohol and marital infidelity. His discovery of religion and the change that it made to his life is extensively documented in this book. He dishes the dirt on a few wrestlers and is quite open on the problems as he sees it in wrestling today. Not a bad read at all.
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