Western States Sports was a Territory pro wrestling promotion operating in the United States, based in Amarillo, Texas, USA.
The WSS promotion was founded on March 14, 1946 by Dory Detton, and it ceased operations on August 27, 1981.
Western States Sports: Info
- Promotion Type Territory
- Continent North & Central America
- Date Established March 14, 1946
- Country United States
- Location Amarillo, Texas, USA
- Date Retired August 27, 1981
- Founder Dory Detton
- Owners
- Real Name Blackjack Mulligan, Dick Murdoch ( January 1, 1980 - August 27, 1981)
- Real Name Dory Funk Jr., Terry Funk ( June 4, 1973 - December 31, 1979)
- Real Name Dory Funk Sr. ( May 29, 1967 - June 3, 1973)
- Real Name Doc Sarpolis, Dory Funk Sr. ( August 1, 1955 - May 28, 1967)
- Real Name Dory Detton ( March 14, 1946 - July 31, 1955)
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Promotion Names
- NWA Western States Sports - WSS ( May 11, 1955 - August 27, 1981)
- NWA Southwest Sports Enterprises - NWA SWSE ( October 1, 1951 - May 10, 1955)
- Southwest Sports Enterprises - SWSE ( March 14, 1946 - September 30, 1951)
- Logo History
- SWSE Unofficial logo
- NWA Affiliation
- Location Western Texas/New Mexico ( October 17, 1951 - August 27, 1981)