"Superstar" Billy Graham
Graham as WWWF World Champion, c. 1977 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | Eldridge Wayne Coleman June 7, 1943 Phoenix, Arizona, U.S. |
| Died | May 17, 2023 (aged 79) Phoenix, Arizona, U.S. |
Spouse |
Valerie Belkas Coleman
(m. 1978) |
| Children | 2 |
| Professional wrestling career | |
| Ring name(s) | "Superstar" Billy Graham Wayne Coleman |
| Billed height | 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) |
| Billed weight | 275 lb (125 kg) |
| Billed from | Paradise Valley, Arizona |
| Trained by | Stu Hart |
| Debut | 1970 |
| Retired | November 7, 1987 |
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. As an award-winning bodybuilder, he was a training partner and close friend of Arnold Schwarzenegger. He was most remembered for revolutionizing the interview and physique aspects of the professional wrestling industry, and for his charismatic performance style.