- Born
- Died
- Birth nameEldridge Wayne Coleman
- Nickname
- Superstar
- Height6′ 4″ (1.93 m)
- Eldridge Wayne Coleman better known by his ring name "Superstar" Billy Graham, is an American former professional wrestler. He gained recognition for his tenure as the WWWF Heavyweight Champion in 1977-1978. He is 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 is most remembered for revolutionizing the interview and physique aspects of the professional wrestling industry, and for his charismatic performance style. Some of his wrestling include Hulk Hogan, Jesse Ventura, and Ric Flair.
- IMDb mini biography by: Bonitao
- SpousesValerie Jean Belkas(July 1, 1978 - May 17, 2023) (his death)Madelyn Miluso(November 9, 1971 - 1978) (divorced, 2 children)Shirley Potts (divorced)
- Wore ornate robes and feathered boas
- Always wore tie-dyed shirts and tights while wrestling
- In 2002, had a succesful liver transplant. He filmed an episode of WWE Confidential and was certain it would be his last television appearance. Less then a month later, a woman named Katie Gillroy died in a car accident. Her liver was donated to Billy and his life was saved. When he was inducted to the WWE Hall of Fame, he shared the honour in her memory as he felt without her, he would not have been there to accept it.
- Won the WWF World Heavyweight Championship on April 30, 1977 in Baltimore, Maryland by defeating Bruno Sammartino.
- WWE Hall of Famer.
- Was the inspiration for the characters portrayed by Hulk Hogan, Jesse "The Body" Ventura and Scott Steiner.
- Played pro football for nearly three years with the Houston Oilers and Oakland Raiders before entering wrestling.
- I'm the man of the hour, the man with the power, too sweet to be sour!
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