Superstar Billy Graham

Eldridge Wayne Coleman, better known by his stage name Superstar Billy Graham (born September 10, 1943), is an American professional wrestler. He was one of the first pro wrestlers to become popular based primarily on his charisma, paving the way for wrestlers like Jesse Ventura, Scott Steiner, and particularly Hulk Hogan to do the same years later with ring personna heavily influenced by the two distinct phases of Graham's career. Superstar Billy Graham from http://www. ... Superstar Billy Graham from http://www. ... A stage name, or a screen name for movie stars, is a pseudonym used by performers and actors. ... September 10 is the 253rd day of the year (254th in leap years). ... 1943 (MCMXLIII) is a common year starting on Friday. ... Jesse Ventura (born July 15, 1951, as James George Janos, which is still his legal name) was elected the 38th Governor of Minnesota on November 3, 1998, after a career as Navy SEAL, professional wrestler, actor, mayor, and radio talk show host. ... Scott Rechsteiner (born July 29, 1962 in Bay City, Michigan), better known as Scott Steiner is an American professional wrestler who previously worked for World Championship Wrestling and World Wrestling Entertainment on the RAW brand. ... Terrence Gene Bollea (born August 11, 1953 in Augusta, Georgia, best known as Hulk Hogan and Hollywood Hogan ), is an American professional wrestler and actor. ...

Career

A former football player and bodybuilder, Coleman selected his ring name as a tribute to the famous evangelist Billy Graham, at one of whose revival meetings he converted to Christianity. United States simply as football, is a competitive team sport that is both fast-paced and strategic. ... Bodybuilder Anders Graneheim (Sweden) Bodybuilding is the sport of developing muscle fibers through the combination of weight training, increased caloric intake, and rest. ... Billy Graham The Rev. ... Beliefs Though enormous diversity exists in the beliefs of those who self-identify as Christian, it is possible to venture general statements which describe the beliefs of a large majority . ...

Graham defeated Bruno Sammartino for the WWF Championship on April 30, 1977. When other heels had won the WWWF/WWF title, they had almost immediately lost it thereafter, serving only as a conduit between face reigns. Graham, though without question a "rulebreaker", had undeniable energy, charisma, and appeal to fans; thus he retained the title for almost a year, including in several rematches with Sammartino. Bruno Laopardo Franceso Sammartino (born October 6, 1936 in Abruzzo, Italy), is a former professional wrestler. ... John Cenas customized version of the WWE Championship The World Wrestling Entertainment Championship, also known as the WWE Championship or WWE Heavyweight Championship, is one of the two top championships contested in World Wrestling Entertainment. ... April 30 is the 120th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (121st in leap years), with 245 days remaining, as the last day in April. ... For the album by Ash, see 1977 (album). ... In professional wrestling, a heel is a character who is portrayed as behaving in an immoral manner; sometimes they are humourously referred to as evil. ... In professional wrestling jargon, a face is a character who is portrayed as being moral or approving - that is, faces are good guys or crowd favorites. The vast majority of wrestling angles (or storylines) - though not all - place a heel (or bad guy) against a face. ...

Graham suggested to the late Vince McMahon Sr. that Ivan Koloff should turn on him, thus starting a fued that would make Graham a babyface. McMahon Sr. refused because of a handshake deal to make Backlund the new babyface champ. He did not want to go back on his word. Ivan Koloff is a professional wrestler. ...

Graham is the only man to sell out Madison Square Garden 19 out of 20 times. His only non sellout was against High Chief Peter Maivia. It would have been his 20th sellout in a row but it fell short by 1000 seats. No other wrestler or entertainer has been able to achieve this mark.

He eventually lost the title to Bob Backlund on February 20, 1978. Bob Backlund (born August 14, 1950) is an American professional wrestler and minor politician. ... February 20 is the 51st day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1978 (MCMLXXVIII) was a common year starting on Sunday (the link is to a full 1978 calendar). ...

Superstar Billy Graham would return to the World Wrestling Federation in 1982 with an entirely new look: gone were the long bleached-blonde locks and colorful clothes; now replaced with a bald head, all-black outfit, deep suntan, and a newfound knowledge of the martial arts (as he had with Graham's previous persona, Hulk Hogan would ripoff elements of this look, this time into his evil "Hollywood Hogan" character in the 1990s). Graham was billed as a "leaner, meaner Superstar." World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. ... 1982 (MCMLXXXII) is a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Baldness (formally alopecia) is the state of lacking hair where it usually would grow, especially on the head. ... Hawaiian State Grappling Championships. ... In professional wrestling, a heel is a character who is portrayed as behaving in an immoral manner; sometimes they are humourously referred to as evil. ... The 1990s refers to the years 1990 to 1999; the last decade of the 20th Century. ...

Again, Graham would unsuccessfully challenge Backlund, but in one memorable incident he would destroy Backlund's championship belt ringside while Backlund wrestled.

Graham spent some time in the NWA's Jim Crockett Promotions working for Paul Jones in his feud against Jimmy Valiant. And Graham spent some time in the AWA's promotion, working with Wahoo McDaniels and Ken Patera. The National Wrestling Alliance is a group of independent professional wrestling promotions, in operation since 1948. ... Crockett logo from 1973-1988 Jim Crockett Promotions was the name of a professional wrestling promotion owned by Jim Crockett, Jr. ... Legendary Pro wrestler and manager. ... A professional wrestling feud is a staged disagreement between two wrestlers or factions of wrestlers over a purported slight or insult. ... Boogie Woogie Man Jimmy Valiant Jimmy Valiant was a professional wrestler. ...

After retiring, he became a born-again Christian. Born again is a term used originally and mainly in Christianity, where it is associated with salvation, conversion and spiritual rebirth. ...

Graham was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame at WrestleMania XX in 2004. His body now ravaged from years of steroid use, Graham now lectures high school athletes on the dangers of steroids. The WWE Hall of Fame is a group of noteworthy former professional wrestlers and other performers and employees of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) during its existence. ... WrestleMania XX Logo WrestleMania XX was the twentieth WWE WrestleMania event, which took place on Sunday, March 14, 2004 in New York, New York at the world-famous Madison Square Garden. ... 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Seven-time Mr. ... Main article: Secondary education in Japan The Japanese word for a high school is kōtōgakkō (高等学校; literally high school), or kōkō (高校) in short. ...

On November 16th 2005, Billy Graham presided over the funeral service for the late Eddie Guerrero. For other uses, see November (disambiguation). ... 2005 (MMV) is a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Eddie Guerrero, born Eduardo Gory Guerrero Llanes (October 9, 1967 – November 13, 2005) was an American professional wrestler of Hispanic extraction. ...

Graham's autobiography, "Tangled Ropes" will be released by the WWE on January 10, 2006 and will also release a DVD about Graham's career titled "20 Years Too Soon!" on Janurary 17th.

Profile

• Height: 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
• Weight: 275 lbs.
• Birthday: September 10, 1943
• Hometown: Paradise Valley, Arizona
• Trainer: Stu Hart
• Managers: Paul Jones, Jimmy Hart, The Grand Wizard, Bobby Heenan, Kevin Sullivan, Adnan El Kassey, Oliver Humperdink
• Quote: "I eat T-bone steaks, I lift barbell plates, I'm sweeter than a German chocolate cake. I'm the reflection of perfection, the number one selection. I'm the man of the hour, the man with the power, too sweet to be sour. The ladies' pet, the men's regret, where what you see is what you get, and what you don't see, is better yet."

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Titles/Accomplishments

• 1-Time WWF World Heavyweight Champion
• 1-Time NWA World Tag Team Champion (San Francisco version) (with Pat Patterson)
• 1-Time IWA Heavyweight Champion
• 1-Time Hawaiian Heavyweight Champion
• 2-Time Texas Brass Knuckles Champion
• 1-Time NWA Florida Southern Heavyweight Champion
• 1-Time NWA Florida Heavyweight Champion
• 1-Time NWA Florida Tag Team Champion (with Ox Baker)

• Pro Wrestling Illustrated (PWI) ranked him # 277 of the best 500 singles wrestlers of the "PWI Years" in 2003.
• Graham also won three PWI Awards over the years. He won Most Hated in 1973 and Match of the Year in 1977 (vs. Bruno Sammartino) and 1978 (vs. Bob Backlund).

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External link

• SuperstarBillyGraham.com