Billy Graham

Biography

Eldridge Wayne Coleman (June 7, 1943 – May 17, 2023) was an American fine artist and professional wrestler. An iconic figure in professional wrestling, he worked under the ring name "Superstar" Billy Graham and gained renown for his tenure as the WWE in 1977–78. As an award-winning bodybuilder he was also a training partner of future California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger (who is godfather to Graham's daughter). Graham is best remembered for revolutionizing the interview and physique aspects of the pro wrestling business as well as for his highly charismatic performance style. Some of his proteges have included wrestling megastar Hulk Hogan, former Minnesota governor Jesse Ventura and "Nature Boy" Ric Flair.

Known For

WWF Superstars

WWF Wrestling Challenge

WWE Saturday Night's Main Event

WWE Pay Per View

WWE Old School

All Movies (27)

350 Days2019 · as Self
The History of WWE: 50 Years of Sports Entertainment2013 · as Superstar Billy Graham
WWE: Best of WWE at Madison Square Garden2013 · as Billy Graham
WWE: Top 50 Superstars of All Time2010 · as "Superstar" Billy Graham
Timeline: The History of WWE – 1977-1978 – As Told By Superstar Graham2010 · as Himself
Chris Benoit: The Aftermath2010 · as Himself
WWE: The History Of The WWE Championship2006 · as Superstar Billy Graham
WWE: 20 Years Too Soon - The Superstar Billy Graham Story2006 · as Superstar Billy Graham
WWE Hall of Fame 20042004 · as Self
Demolition: Witness the Power1989 · as "Superstar" Billy Graham - Commentator
Fist Fighter1989 · as Arm Wrestler
Hulk Hogan: Real American1989 · as "Superstar" Billy Graham (Voice of)
The Best of the WWF: volume 171988 · as "Superstar" Billy Graham
Macho Madness1988 · as "Superstar" Billy Graham
WWE WrestleMania IV1988 · as "Superstar" Billy Graham (Manager)
Wrestling's Most Embarrassing Moments1987 · as "Superstar" Billy Graham
WWE Houston Wrestling: November '871987 · as "Superstar" Billy Graham
WWE Grudge Match1986 · as "Superstar" Billy Graham
NWA Starrcade 19851985 · as "Superstar" Billy Graham
NWA The Great American Bash 19851985 · as Billy Graham
Most Unusual Matches1985 · as Superstar Billy Graham
NWA Starrcade 19841984 · as "Superstar" Graham
NWA Lords of The Ring1984 · as "Superstar" Billy Graham
AWA Christmas Night 19831983 · as "Superstar" Billy Graham
AWA Christmas Show 19831983 · as "Superstar" Billy Graham
The Super Bowl of Wrestling1978 · as "Superstar" Billy Graham
The Wrestler1974 · as Superstar Billy Graham

All TV Shows (14)

Biography: WWE Legends2021 · as "Superstar" Billy Graham (archive footage)
Dark Side of the Ring2019 · as Self (archive footage)
WWF Wrestling Challenge1986 · as "Superstar" Billy Graham
WWF Wrestling Challenge1986 · as Superstar Billy Graham
WWF Superstars1986 · as "Superstar" Billy Graham
NWA World Championship Wrestling1985 · as "Superstar" Billy Graham
WWE Saturday Night's Main Event1985
WWE Saturday Night's Main Event1985 · as "Superstar" Billy Graham
WWE Pay Per View1985
Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling1981 · as "Superstar" Billy Graham
The World's Strongest Man1977 · as Competitor
WWF All-Star Wrestling1975 · as Billy Graham
WWE Old School1973 · as "Superstar" Billy Graham
WWE Old School1973 · as Superstar Billy Graham (Commentary)