With the news of the passing of WWE Hall of Famer and former WWWF Champion Superstar BIlly Graham, many have taken to social media to pay tribute:
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.
— Jesse Ventura (@GovJVentura) May 18, 2023
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! pic.twitter.com/bwL6UQ3c3h
— Paul Heyman (@HeymanHustle) May 18, 2023
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 pic.twitter.com/0UEIy2HNgt
— The Iron Sheik (@the_ironsheik) May 18, 2023
THE SUPERSTAR BILLY GRAHAM MY BROTHER FOR LIFE. HE WAS THE CHAMPION AND MOST OVER MAN IN THE BUSINESS. HE ALWAYS SHOW ME THE RESPECT. I LOVE HIM I MISS HIM FOREVER pic.twitter.com/0ddvh86iWH
— The Iron Sheik (@the_ironsheik) May 18, 2023
This is the version of Superstar Billy Graham I got to see in FL. He would come out to Kung Fu Fighting & I loved it! RIP to the most copied man ever in Pro Wrestling. pic.twitter.com/hLzoWaXDiD
— Sean Waltman (@TheRealXPac) May 18, 2023
RIP Superstar Billy Graham.. he was so sweet to me when we met back in 2011. My condolences to his family ???????? pic.twitter.com/TuiK9ECmK0
— ???? QUEEN ZELINA ???? (@ZelinaVegaWWE) May 18, 2023
Prayers for one of the greatest heels/entertainers and most influential wrestlers of all time…Superstar Billy Graham ????????????????
— Bully Ray (@bullyray5150) May 16, 2023
ps…just listen to that crowd.
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Tomorrows @BustedOpenRadio is dedicated to the life and career of one of the greatest entertainers in our business…Superstar Billy Graham. ???????????????? pic.twitter.com/XYvEEfdSCD
— Bully Ray (@bullyray5150) May 18, 2023
RIP Superstar.
— Nick Aldis (@RealNickAldis) May 18, 2023
Quite possibly the biggest game-changer of all time. Because of Billy Graham, we got Hulk Hogan and Ric Flair, not to mention countless others who made fortunes borrowing from this man. Say his name and remember him.
"Superstar" Billy Graham. 1943-2023 pic.twitter.com/7ZVqs4muo3
This is one hits me hard as Wrestling Superstar Billy Graham has passed on to paradise at age of 79. He has been so kind and supportive of the work I do with students. My prayers are for God's comfort to his wife, family and all who loved him. He visited me when I lived in… pic.twitter.com/DfKKjrdkc5
— Marc Mero (@MarcMero) May 18, 2023
#RIPSuperstar ???? pic.twitter.com/kv9Q8TRHRA
— Hacksaw Jim Duggan (@RealHacksawJim) May 18, 2023
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!
— Honky Tonk Man® (@OfficialHTM) May 18, 2023
RIP Superstar Billy Graham. Your influence on our industry will be felt forever. Literally forever. Thank you for sharing your gifts with us. Fans and wrestlers alike. Godspeed sir. pic.twitter.com/XNVm0jdUZL
— Frankie Kazarian (@FrankieKazarian) May 18, 2023
RIP Superstar Billy Graham. ???????????????????? https://t.co/N9GYJLtY4b
— Justin Credible (@PJPOLACO) May 18, 2023
Eldridge Wayne Coleman????????A Master On The Microphone????& One of The “Greatest” Promo’s In Our Glorious Business???????? R.I.P. Superstar Billy Graham????????
— SGT SLAUGHTER (@_SgtSlaughter) May 18, 2023
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