Posted on 5/18/123 by Colin Vassallo
The wrestling world was mourning the
death of “Superstar” Billy Graham today
after news came out that he passed out
late in the evening yesterday.
WWE paid tribute to their former
champion and Hall of Famer with a nice
post on their website while also
announcing his death on Twitter. “WWE is
saddened to learn that WWE Hall of Famer
‘Superstar’ Billy Graham has passed
away. We extend our condolences to
Graham’s family, friends, and fans,”
said the statement.
AEW also mentioned Graham’s passing
during Dynamite last night and tweeted,
“AEW joins the wrestling world in
mourning the passing of Superstar Billy
Graham. Our thoughts are with his
family, his friends and his fans.”
The NWA wrote that it is deeply saddened
to hear of the passing of the legendary
Superstar Billy Graham. The statement
described him as the person who
singularly embodied a spirit that
forever changed the sport and stood as a
transcendental figure in all of media.
“Our condolences to all who loved and
revered him,” the NWA wrote.
Graham’s death was also picked up by the
mainstream media, with CNN, New York
Post, TMZ, USA Today, CBS, and many
others picking up the story.
Other former colleagues of Billy Graham
took to social media to remember him.
Jesse Ventura: “There wouldn’t be a
Jesse “The Body” Ventura without the in-
ring success and trailblazing
showmanship of Superstar Billy Graham.
One of my proudest wrestling memories
was having the honor of being inducted
into the same WWE Hall of Fame class as
Graham. Rest In Power Superstar.”
Paul Heyman: “Before Billy Graham,
performers in WWWF / WWF / WWE were
known as professional wrestlers. After
Billy Graham left his mark, Vincent
Kennedy McMahon decided everyone would
be a WWE Superstar. A most heartfelt RIP
to the man of the hour, the man with the
power, too sweet to be sour!”
The Iron Sheik: “SUPERSTAR BILLY GRAHAM.
ONE OF MY FIRST TEACHERS OF THE HEAT.
THE REAL LEGEND BUBBA. HE LOVE ME I LOVE
HIM. TOGETHER WE HIT THE GYM AND SHOCK
THE EARTH. I LOVE YOU FOREVER BROTHER.
RIP”
Jake “The Snake” Roberts: Trendsetter,
trailblazer, and icon. RIP Superstar.
There will never be another like him.
Diamond Dallas Page: “Super bummed out
to hear that one of teenage Hero’s one
of the true “Towers of Power, Man of the
Hour, too Sweet to be Sour” SUPERSTAR
BILLY GRAHAM is on a ventilator. Much
love and respect, bro! God Bless you
brother.”
Sgt. Slaughter: “Eldridge Wayne Coleman.
A master on the microphone & one of the
“greatest” promo’s in our glorious
business. R.I.P. Superstar Billy
Graham.”
Honky Tonk Man: “Condolences go out to
the Superstar Billy Graham family. HTM
and Billy met in Memphis many years ago.
We became friends. Such a nice guy to be
around. God Bless you!”