My Take
Superstar Billy Graham was the kind of wrestler who made you believe the whole spectacle was invented just for him. The bleached-blond hair, the python arms, the tie-dye tights, the preacher-meets-bodybuilder promos — he was essentially the blueprint for the flashy, charismatic heel that guys like Hulk Hogan and Jesse Ventura openly modeled themselves after. His WWWF Heavyweight Championship run from 1977 to 1978 was one of the most influential reigns in the history of the business, even if the era doesn't always get its due today. He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame and the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame, and honestly both were overdue. He passed away in May 2023 at 79, and the sport lost one of its true originals — a man who understood that pro wrestling was theater long before most were willing to admit it.
Overview
Eldridge Wayne Coleman Jr. (June 7, 1943 – May 17, 2023), better known by his ring name "Superstar" Billy Graham, was an American professional wrestler. He gained recognition for his tenure as the WWWF Heavyweight Champion from 1977 to 1978. He was a three-time world champion in major professional wrestling promotions.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Superstar Billy Graham
- Name (Japanese)
- スーパースター・ビリー・グラハム
- Reading
- すーぱーすたー・びりー・ぐらはむ
- Born
- June 7, 1943 – May 17, 2023
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Goat
- Origin
- Phoenix, Arizona, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 193 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- professional wrestler / American football player / athlete
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- North High School
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- WWE Hall of Fame
- Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.