Tag: “Superstar” Billy Graham

Superstar Billy Graham Passes Away At The Age Of 79

WWE Hall of Famer and former WWE Champion “Superstar” Billy Graham has passed away at the age of 79 following a series of serious health issues as of late and fighting for his life in the hospital.

The tragic news was originally announced by WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair and confirmed by TMZ.

Graham had recently been placed on life support after a year that saw the wrestling legend contract COVID-19, a life-threatening ear infection that spread to his skull, inflammation in his lungs, and even renal failure. Graham’s doctors nearly took him off life support two days ago but his wife had refused. 

Graham, real name Wayne Coleman, was a colorful, outsized personality at a time when professional wrestling was still presented as a dry sport. With his bulging muscles, bleached-blonde hair, and tie-dye attire, Graham was seen by many as the first “sports entertainer,” as his garish persona was aped by wrestling legends like Jesse “The Body” Ventura and even Hulk Hogan. Graham was also known for being one of the first wrestlers to heavily use steroids, a practice that Graham later regretted as years of steroid abuse took a toll on his health and the health of other wrestlers. Graham has advocated for its responsible use by past WWE Champions. Graham was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2004.

“Superstar” Billy Graham Placed On Life Support

WWE Hall of Famer Superstar Billy Graham is on life support after months of health issues while in the hospital. 

The infection in his ears has caused him to be deaf. 

Valerie Coleman, the wife of the WWE Hall of Famer Superstar stated he is on life support after undergoing a recent surgery. The following was posted on his Facebook page: 

“From Billy’s wife Valerie: Please urgent prayers needed for my husband. The doctors wanted to remove him from life support tonight, I refused. He’s a fighter and his will is strong even if his body isn’t. God is our hope.”

Source: eWrestlingNews

“Superstar” Billy Graham Says Kofi Kingston Going To WrestleMania Is A “Joke”

As noted last night on SmackDown Live, New Day members Xavier Woods & Big E won a gauntlet match to earn Kofi Kingston a WWE Championship match at WrestleMania 35 against Daniel Bryan. After the match, Kofi celebrated with his teammates and a good chunk of the SmackDown roster surrounded the ring to cheer on Kingston’s accomplishment.

One individual who does not have “Kofimania” is WWE Hall of Famer “Superstar” Billy Graham who posted on his Facebook about Kingston getting a title shot. Graham was not thrilled about a “145 pound WWE Champion” and called the whole thing a “joke.” Below is his full post.

Is The WWE Serious???I turned on my computer today and went to the wrestling news sites and what did I see? Kofi Kingston vs Daniel Bryan for the WWE Championship at mania. Talk is Vince is going to put that WWE belt on Kofi Kingston…. S—…..You…not me, will have a 145 pound WWE champion. This must of been an idea by the new Sr. Creative Lady Dana Warrior? Meltzer says she has been promoted to an extremely high position on the creative team and attends meeting that only Vince, H and Step are in…damn…how did she get so smart???

My friend Hannibal has been monitoring the Monday Night RAW steady decline in TV viewership. Well Hannibal, it dropped again last night in Boston, Monday, March 25th. Steady decline in TV viewership. I predict that this years mania will be so bad that next year, 2020, will not come close to selling out. The thrill is gone. Is anyone out there really excited to see these 2 light weights wrestle for the WWE Championship ? Oh, one more thing. I would love to see Kofi at 145 pounds put his newly won WWE belt on the line against Brock Lesner, great logistics, 1 man being out-weighed by a good 135 pounds, a total joke this thing is. – S.B.G.

 

WWE Hall Of Famer Blasts Shane McMahon’s HIAC Jump

WWE Hall of Famer “Superstar” Billy Graham blasted Shane McMahon for his Hell in a Cell jump at WrestleMania 32 in a Facebook post saying: “Only fools put their life on the line for a stupid wrestling stunt.” You can check out his full post below.