On May 17, 2023, 'Superstar' Billy Graham passed away at the age of 79.
Graham is often considered by many fans to be one of the best performers of all time. Throughout his 17 year career in Wrestling, Graham wrestled for the WWF, the NWA, and Jim Crockett Promotions.
Over the past day, the wrestling world has paid tribute to Graham and remembered him for all of his major accomplishments:
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
The Superstar Billy Graham Just Left Us ---- THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR INFLUENCE On My Career! pic.twitter.com/YH0eT2NM4p
— Ric Flair (@RicFlairNatrBoy) 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
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 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
RIP Superstar Billy Graham
— David LaGreca (@davidlagreca1) May 18, 2023
One of the most influential wrestlers of all time pic.twitter.com/OW8QRXikmm
AEW joins the wrestling world in mourning the passing of Superstar Billy Graham. Our thoughts are with his family, his friends and his fans. pic.twitter.com/nf3t7aEtvJ
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) 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
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, please -- for Superstar Billy Graham @ssbillygraham --DDP pic.twitter.com/nOOooENEEm
— Diamond Dallas Page (@RealDDP) May 16, 2023
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
--The FITE team is saddened to learn about the passing of "Superstar" Billy Graham. The former champion was a major piece of wrestling history.
— FITE (@FiteTV) May 18, 2023
Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends pic.twitter.com/Jy8J1W8tIu
‘The NWA is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of the legendary Superstar Billy Graham; 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.’ - @Billy pic.twitter.com/pUBFhEDy2C
— NWA (@nwa) May 18, 2023
Sad news folks, Superstar Billy Graham has said goodbye. Our condolences to his family, friends & fans.
— Mr. Wonderful Paul Orndorff (@Pau1Orndorff) May 18, 2023
Here's some 1987 Survivor Series promos with Superstar:https://t.co/NAOO0TEXbhhttps://t.co/Go8T22hTYM pic.twitter.com/xLuqrGc7VG
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
Superstar Billy Graham was a true pioneer of modern professional wrestling.
— Andrew “The Giant” Everett 223cm (@_AndrewEverett) May 18, 2023
Easily one of the most influential wrestlers of the last 100 years. pic.twitter.com/3cpkGIhb8d
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
Godspeed, Superstar. I met Billy Graham in LA in 2011. I was running an ROH event, he was signing at a convention. Ran into him in the hotel lobby and had a hilariously memorable conversation about our industry. No one can argue against your contributions to it! Rest well, sir! pic.twitter.com/swHIYSPYq9
— Adam Pearce (@ScrapDaddyAP) May 18, 2023
I am so sad. My entire life, and tons of others from Flair to Hogan to Jesse to tons you wouldn't know and tons you would changed because of him. Valerie, I just wish you the best, you're a saint and more people than you know are aware of it. https://t.co/xr48yzf20G
— Dave Meltzer (@davemeltzerWON) May 18, 2023
Fightful joins the wrestling world in mourning the loss of Billy Graham. Fightful also sends condolences to the friends and family of Graham.
