Turned Pro:1974
Trained By: Kurt Von Steiger
Hometown: Goodyear, Arizona
Height: 6'2"
Wrestling Weight: 220 pounds
Territories Worked In: Arizona (1974), Nick Gulas/Jerry Jarrett (1975), WWA/Dick The Bruiser (1981), WWF (1983-1998), Mike LaBell/Los Angeles (1982)
Toughest Opponents: Jody Arnold, John Ringer, The Lumberjacks, David Rose.
Best Matches: Versus David Rose in 1974 (bloodbath match)
Favorite Move: Sunset Flip & Dropkick
Titles Held: Arizona TV Champion, American Wrestling Federation Tag Team Champion (With Louie Spicoli), WWA World Heavyweight Champion, WWA World Trios Champions (With Louie Spicoli & Tim Patterson).
"Flying" Billy Anderson has one of the most famous faces in Arizona wrestling history and he should. He's a top wrestler, ring announce, actor and stuntman. He has appeared on the national wrestling scene as part of the AWF and, more notably, the WWF (now WWE) - where he was a wrestler, referee and ring announcer. He has also traveled the world, appearing in wrestling matches in diverse places including Japan and the Middle East.
Aside from being a top quality wrestler, Bill is also a top q
uality trainer, having operated one of the nation's best wrestling schools for 18 years. During that time, he trained such stars as the Ultimate Warrior, Sting and the late Louie Spicoli.
Outside of the ring, Bill has always had a personality that draws people to him. He puts it this way, "I always enjoyed meeting wrestling fans and signing autographs. I have traveled to 26 countries around the world for pro wrestling, making friends and keeping them forever. I enjoy attending wrestling reunions and seeing old friends."
These days, Bill is retired from active ring competition, except for the occasional match as he puts it. You can find him promoting wrestling under the IWC (International Wrestling Council) banner.
He also spends his days raising his 17 year old son, Audie. As for hobbies, Bill says he enjoys playing golf and staying in touch with old friends.
He is currently working on his 
biography detailing his extraordinary, 30-year wrestling career.
If you wish to contact Bill, you may do so at his new email address:
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Check out his website at www.bigbillanderson.com.
Bill Anderson will be sharing his road stories, in our "Road Stories" section. His first article details his career in Mexico. Bill has included a lot of ads and fliers with this story. Check it out.
