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However, it was under the training of the mentor of mayhem, stu hart, that the wrestler was revealed. Aug 15, 2017 billy graham was literally a super athlete. See more ideas about wwe, old school and professional wrestling. Jerry martin graham born jerry martin matthews, december 16, 1921 january 24, 1997 was an american professional wrestler. As an awardwinning bodybuilder, he was a training partner and close friend of arnold schwarzenegger. Billy graham also helps point people to the benefits of a personal relationship with god. Dusty rhodes beat superstar billy graham january 14, 1977 ft. Being a fan of old professional wrestling and weight lifting this was a must read. Billy graham is lobbying for a new job with the largest prowrestling organization in the united states. As noted, billy was introduced as a graham thanks to dr. Despite years of devastating health issues a long history of drug abuse led to a liver transplant in 2002, the man regarded as one of the most influential professional wrestlers of the past thirty years still flaunts the same optimism that made his interviews as compelling as. Billy graham made a huge impact on the sport when he gave awa world heavyweight champion verne gagne a serious run for his money. Billy grahams christian play, the empty ring, debuted at tommy barnetts church in the suburbs of phoenix. Superstar billy graham returning promo to the world wrestling federation in 1986, on the wwf.
Oct 14, 20 superstar billy graham on the undertaker former wwe champion and wwe hall of famer superstar billy graham discusses his views on the legendary wwe wrestler the undertaker. Professional wrestling online museum superstar billy graham. Jan 27, 2015 superstar billy graham on stampede wrestling former wwe champion and wwe hall of famer superstar billy graham talks about his days playing in the canadian football league and his transition. Graham began wrestling at the age of 14 in his hometown of phoenix. Between 19801982, little was seen or heard from the famous graham. Superstar billy graham on the undertaker former wwe champion and wwe hall of famer superstar billy graham discusses his views on the legendary wwe wrestler the undertaker.
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He debuted as wayne coleman in 1970 in the stampede wrestling promotion after training under stu hart. Most of the years in between, however, were spent out of the spotlight and were punctuated by drunken binges that often landed graham in jail and made him a household name on the local police blotter. The graham family pro wrestling sports and wrestling. Billy graham wrestler simple english wikipedia, the. Charlotte park center during his first run in the midatlantic. A retired professional wrestler who named himself after the famous evangelist rev.
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Harley race and superstar billy graham put their respective championships on the line as they face off at the superbowl of wrestling in 1978. Abdullah has for the largest part of his career wrestled for independent wrestling promotions and has been allowed to roam freely with no control in his rings of slaughter. He was also the promoter and booker for championship wrestling from florida and president of the nwa in the 1970s. The former wwwf world champion talks candidly about his pro. Wrestler billy gunn angry interview go pro wrestling. Billy gram born february 16, 1970 is an american musician, screenwriter, actor, professional wrestler manager, color commentator and political activist. Phoenix az sports wresting superstar billy grahams last request is to be removed from the wwe hall of fame. Im the man of the hour, the man with the power, too sweet to. Eldridge wayne coleman born june 7, 1943 in phoenix, arizona is a retired american professional wrestler of part arkansas cherokee descent who is best known for his highly dramatic and charismatic style of wrestling which he perfected with the world wideworld wrestling federation under the ring name, superstar billy graham. Graham ja foi wwf champion, e foi indicado ao wwe hall of fame em 2004. Mar 29, 2017 billy graham was literally a super athlete. Superstar billy graham posing with the world title in new york citys madison square garden. A collection of billy graham pictures, billy graham images, photos. A true phenomenon in the world of wrestling, superstar billy graham was a bizarre amalgam that represented the bridge from what gorgeous george began to what hulk hogan personified.
Wwf championship wrestling superstar billy graham vs curt hennig 1983. Eldrige wayne coleman born june 7, 1943 is a retired american professional wrestler from phoenix, arizona who competed from 1970 to 1987 as superstar billy graham. Superstar billy graham, ivan koloff defeated wwwf tag team champions tony parisi, louis cerdan via disqualification for outside interference march 4, 1976 augusta, me wwwf world champion bruno sammartino fought superstar billy graham to a double disqualification. Billy graham superstar billy graham is on facebook. Nwa wrestling champion nick aldis announces billy corgan bringing back the crockett cup in concord, nc. Full video of the dinner gone wrong incident in phoenix arizona involving former world champion and wwe hall of famer superstar billy. Midatlantic gateway superstar billy graham interview. He has also appeared for the professional wrestling promotions combat zone wrestling and iwa mid south as the manager of. Superstar billy graham who recently won the wwwf title gives probably the greatest promointerview in the history of msg to date. Gossett january 15, 1930 january 21, 1985, better known as eddie graham, was an american professional wrestler. Superstar billy graham, after all, was the man hulk hogan patterned his ring persona after.
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Superstar billy graham interview on pro wrestling radio youtube. This great north wrestling superstar billy graham dvd was shot and. Ray stevens vs curt hennig championship wrestling jan 1st, 1983. Superstar billy graham vs curt hennig championship wrestling jan 8th, 1983. Cameras start rolling just as coach billy gunn stops practice to address zzs performance during a drill. Superstar billy graham and billy jack haynes compete in an arm wrestling. Superstar billy graham says that hes done watching wwe. Jul 14, 2012 this pro wrestling radio classic features an interview with former wwwf champion and wwe hall of fame wrestler superstar billy graham. Hello facebook friends, this message will be my last as i have decided after watching the entire smackdown show that aired friday night may 30th,read more.
Harley race battles superstar billy graham in rare. Superstar billy graham was hospitalized earlier this week due to a liver complication, but was released thursday. The hulkster copied grahams style to the letter from the bleached blond hair to the outspoken interviews, from the massive muscles and bulging biceps to the steroids. Superstar billy graham interview on pro wrestling radio. Jerry graham bleached waynes hair blond and transformed him into an inring brother. Billy graham lutador wikipedia, a enciclopedia livre.
Still reverent of men of faith, coleman became billy graham, after the preacher. Luke, jerry and eddie all teamed with each other in pairs and once in awhile as a trio. Graham won after a midring collision, falling on rhodes for the three count. It covers topics such as his start in the wrestling business, wwe championship run, drug issues, his return to the wwe as a baybaface, his views. October 12, 1945 june 11, 2015, better known as the american. Jerry graham, vince mcmahons favorite wrestler, struggled with addiction. One of my big recollections is when they called me in to take rics place in a lot of these towns. Media in category billy graham wrestler the following 5 files are in this category, out of 5 total. Graham posted the following to his facebook page, saying that hes finished with the companys programming following fridays episode of smackdown. Superstar billy graham last request to be removed from. Superstar billy graham on stampede wrestling former wwe champion and wwe hall of famer superstar billy graham talks about his days playing in the canadian football league and his transition. Former wwe champion and wwe hall of famer superstar billy graham. Retired prowrestler superstar billy graham released from.
Wwe halloffamer superstar billy graham criticized ronda rousey for using rowdy roddy pipers gimmick, among other things. Other than a highprofile appearance and respectable placing along with ken patera, lou ferrigno, franco columbo and other famous athletes on c. Superstar billy grahamwrestling superstarswweschoolyoutubeschoolsyoutube movies. Lauderdale, fl national guard armory jack brisco won by dq over superstar billy graham january 15, 1977 wrestling at the chase superstar billy graham, bulldog bob brown beat nwa champion terry funk, pat oconnor graham pins funk. As an awardwinning bodybuilder, he was also a training partner of arnold schwarzenegger. Early in his career, though, were signs of things to come for jerry graham. Rocky johnson attempts to discover if he truly is championship material as he faces former wwe champion billy graham at madison square garden on february 18, 1983. Jun 01, 2014 superstar billy graham says that hes done watching wwe. Superstar billy graham in action championship wrestling jan 1st, 1983. Superstar billy graham is no fan of rowdy ronda rousey. Abdullah the butchers intentional slicing of devon nicholson with a razor blade is a travesty. Hulk hogan has stated that much of his persona was based on the superstar.
An iconic figure in professional wrestling, he gained recognition for his tenure as the wwwf heavyweight champion in 19771978. An iconic figure in professional wrestling, he worked under the ring name superstar billy graham and gained renown for his tenure as the wwwf heavyweight champion in 19771978. Eldridge wayne coleman born june 7, 1943, better known by his ring name superstar billy graham, is an american retired professional wrestler. Abdullah the butcher has never wrestled in the world famous arena wwe has always refers to as the mecca of professional wrestling. A crowd of 42,000 at busch stadium were all left with a little treat last night. Superstars of wrestling premiere episode in sep 6 1986. One of the most notorious matches in the history of the sport involved graham teaming with dick the bruiser afflis against argentina.