This fan page does not represent the actual persons. Workout for 5 hours run 19 miles a day swim across atlantic ocean kids dont try this at home. Superstar billy graham made it big in wrestling now the steroids. Jimmy valiant record book 1966, wwwf, awa the clawmaster. At this time he was able to bench press 605 lbs the current world record, held by his.
My dad is a lot like billy graham no, not the tv preacher but the oldtime professional wrestler. Billy graham wrestler simple english wikipedia, the free. Back in april graham took to his personal facebook account to implore newlycrowned wwe champion. The man of the hour, the one with the power and too sweet to be sour. He comes off as very honest about his life the good and bad. Wherever superstar billy graham wrestled, the crowds came in record numbers. Superstar billy graham s book was a very enjoyable read. Superstar billy graham is the ring name of eldridge wayne coleman born june 7, 1943, in paradise valley, arizona, an american professional wrestler who rose to fame in the world wide wrestling federation in the 1970s sourced billy graham, tangled ropes. Of superstar billy graham s golden reign poem by jeff marshall, literature professor and wrestling fan. And superstar billy graham has to be up at the top of any list when it. This is superstar billy grahams offficial facebook page. Too sweet to be sour 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. Jesus christ superstar was very well crafted and conceived and was probably quite exciting to. Superstar billy graham featured with other awa performers in the 1973.
He was the loudmouth heel who feuded with some of the most popular stars in wrestling, guys like dick the bruiser. I remember reading an article about him back in the 70s and in the. Abdullah the butchers intentional slicing of devon nicholson with a razor blade is a travesty. As an awardwinning bodybuilder, he was also a training partner of arnold. For more on our work, explore the links on this page and our paperback and ebook products nwa fanfest, superstar billy graham record book, the midatlantic gateway, georgia wrestling history, george the animal steele, jimmy valiant, maple leaf wrestling. Billy graham was arguably the most successful christian evangelist in the world. Superstar billy grahams very last wrestling match, also against butch reed and at 44 years of age, actually took place on november 7, 1987, in st louis, mo. Graham s outrageous ring attire and muhammad alistyle interviews were a breath of fresh air during an era when sportsentertainment was much more barebones than it is today. Superstar billy graham is the ring name of eldridge wayne coleman born june 7, 1943, in paradise valley, arizona, an american professional wrestler who rose to fame in the world wide wrestling federation in the 1970s.
Superstar touches on the many successes he had in life but really delves into all the troubles he went through admittedly mostly selfinflicted. Wwe championshipchampion history pro wrestling fandom. Billy graham is a worldfamous, preacher, evangelist and author. Book signing dates achievments magazines cities researched links. I remember reading an article about him back in the 70s and in the article said he didnt comb his own hair or do anything he just dictated to people comb my hair or tie my shoes or stuff like that. Tangled ropes wwe pocket books hardcover ed by graham, billy, greenberg, keith elliot isbn. I am basking in the beautiful arizona sun and thanking everyone that has asked the superstar to be a part of facebook. March 31, 1985 kuwait superstar billy graham, jj dillon drew dick slater, masked superstar bill eadie april 1, 1985 kuwait dick slater, masked superstar bill eadie beat superstar billy graham, jj dillon. As a matter of fact dave, when i get done with this book tour and get this. Superstar billy grahambearbeiten quelltext bearbeiten.
Wwe legends superstar billy graham book by keith elliot. 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. Is there a superstar billy graham record book floating around out there. Superstar billy graham encourages randy orton to step up and do something to set himself apart. Eldridge wayne coleman born june 7, 1943, better known by his ring name superstar billy. Superstar billy graham, after all, was the man hulk hogan patterned his ring persona after.
Superstar billy graham was the wwwf heavy weight champion of the world in 197778 and his unique style influenced hulk hogan and jesse the body ventura. Billy had many college scholarship offers, but declined them to further intensify his training with the weights. Valiant interferes and gets hit in throat with valiants old lady april 17, 1985 raleigh, nc superstar billy graham beat denny brown sub for jimmy valiant april 19, 1985 lenoir, nc superstar billy graham, the barbarian vs jimmy valiant, buzz tyler. Just as wwe fans flocked to see superstar compete in the ring, so did they love to listen to him pontificate on the microphone, even if he was badmouthing the. 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. 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. Superstar billy graham wrestlers database cagematch the. He became famous for those 22inch pythons that he called them. 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. The complete masked superstar, bolo mongol, demolition ax. Nearing home life, faith, and finishing well special tbn edition paperback book. Superstar billy graham last request to be removed from.
Thanks most of all to superstar billy graham for being so gracious with his time to the midatlantic gateway, and for sharing his lifes story with all of us through tangled ropes. Ailing wrestler superstar billy graham tried his hand at reviving his career by becoming the worlds strongest man and failed. As an awardwinning bodybuilder, he was a training partner and close friend of arnold schwarzenegger. Yet another wrestling star that borrowed heavily from the billy graham persona was jesse the. Kevin sullivan shoots on superstar billy graham youtube.
These are just some of the candid selfassessments graham offered in interviews to hype matches. Superstar, so many thrilling highs, and on the flip side, so many gutwrenching lows. Billy graham books list of books by author billy graham. Some of bruno sammartinos msg record wrestlingfigs. This section is a compilation of results that have been posted previously at kayfabe memories, the superstar billy graham record book, the wowbb sports and wrestling forum, wrestling classics, legacy of wrestling, and at the nowdefunct old school wrestling and ring historian sites, with information on stipulations, gimmick matches and title changes added where available. Superstar billy graham made it big in wrestling now the steroids that got. Graham still holds the all time record for most consecutive madison square garden sell outs with him in the main event 19 out of 20. Superstar billy graham s very last wrestling match, also against butch reed and at 44 years of age, actually took place on november 7, 1987, in st louis, mo. Our work has been cited by national media, as well as wrestling media and wwe itself. If fans would like to contact me about purchasing a painting or signing merchandise, you can do so here. Superstar billy graham my dad and superstar billy graham. He felt insulted and it got back to graham who unbeknownst to jericho, was apparently a good friend of eddie graham has a burial plot next to eddie. Im the man of the hour, superstar billy graham told his audiences, the man with the power. In fact, trips has gone on record as saying that superstar is the most copied guy in the business.
Superstar billy graham, who retired in 1988 from a profession that left his body ravaged after 20 years of steroid abuse, made new headlines in the early 90s as one of the main figures involved in a muchpublicized investigation into the world wrestling federation. Billy graham participated in a legends ceremony which included roughly 24 legends. Superstar billy graham responds to chris jericho calling. 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. America show he won the bestdeveloped arms division. Superstar billy graham last request to be removed from the. Feeling shortchanged by the mcmahons over the book, graham sold his. Superstar billy grahams book was a very enjoyable read. Jan 11, 2006 superstar billy graham s new autobiography, tangled ropes coauthored with longtime wwe publications senior writer keith elliot greenberg is different than any wrestling book ever published.
Dec 07, 2017 kevin sullivan shoots on superstar billy graham former wcw head writer and legendary wrestler the taskmaster kevin sullivan talks about former wwe champion and wwe hall of famer superstar. In 1975 he entered the wbbg world body building guild and at the pro mr. An iconic figure in professional wrestling, he gained recognition for his tenure as the wwwf heavyweight champion in 19771978. Grahams outrageous ring attire and muhammad alistyle interviews were a breath of fresh air during an era when sportsentertainment was much more barebones than it is today. Billy graham wrestler simple english wikipedia, the. Superstar billy graham discusses his final public appearance. Reaching over 325 pounds in bodyweight at 64 tall he was a force to be reckoned with in the ring. Coach wolfe, felt that billy had the potential to break world records in either the shot and discus or the decathlon. Superstar billy grahams legendary workout routine rippeder.
Eldridge wayne coleman born june 7, 1943 is an american retired professional wrestler. It was at this time that billy graham dropped out of public sight. Life, faith, and finishing well kindle edition by billy graham. Former world champion and wwe hall of famer superstar billy graham gives his. What is the real beef between chris jericho and billy graham. These days coleman is working on a book about his life that is. Nov 05, 2019 wwe hall of famer and former wwwf world heavyweight champion superstar billy graham is at it again. 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. Superstar billy graham turned life around the wrestling.
This book is great for quiet meditation or to read aloud with a group of individuals. Jericho found out and apologized to graham but damage was done and all. Midatlantic gateway superstar billy graham interview. Superstar billy graham made a brief appearance to promote his book and dvd.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Valiant interferes and gets hit in throat with valiants old lady april 17, 1985 raleigh, nc superstar billy graham beat denny brown sub for jimmy valiant april 19, 1985 lenoir, nc superstar. Graham was divvying up time to speak at eddie guerreros funeral and jericho got a few minutes or some low amount like that. And my favorite three opponentsand ill go on the record in saying this.