#42. “Superstar” Billy Graham
Achievements/Accolades:
- 1-time WWE World Heavyweight Champion
- 3-time NWA World Heavyweight Champion (Florida/Southeast version)
- WWE Hall of Fame (Class of 2004)
Opinions on final placement:
“I’ve had the personal honor of sitting down for a brief interview with ‘the man with the power, too sweet to be sour.’ He didn’t have the nicest things to say about Bruno Sammartino or The Rock, but you can listen to that for yourself on our official (not so active) YouTube Page. Superstar Billy Graham is still as outspoken as ever on the pro wrestling business & still loves what it represents. He was ahead of his time with his look, charisma & ability to draw money in any arena he appeared in. I’ve had the pleasure of watching a lot of his matches on YouTube & the WWE Network. While he wasn’t the greatest in-ring worker, he used his character psychology to work the crowd into a frenzy. As a heel, he sold like crazy and made his opponent look great. One of the greatest ever? Without a doubt.” — Jay Alletto
“Had the Hulk Hogan gimmick before Hulk Hogan was cool. Talk about a guy a few years too soon. He laid the ground work for future generations of wrestling. Deserving to be on this list? Hell yes. But right where he is though.” — Zack Heydorn
“Personally, I think Graham is definitely worthy of being mentioned on this list. He’s one of the very first (if not the first) person to really be a flamboyant, over-the-top babyface, who wasn’t afraid to wear colors that weren’t associated with the wrestling business. Not only did Graham look the part, but he could get it done in the ring. His feuds with Bruno Sammartino and Bob Backlund are legendary and I believe he’s worthy of a spot on this list or at the very least in the higher 50s.” — Eron Ramadanov
Jones is so overrated – the guy was given the ball MULTIPLE times in TNA and did nothing for numbers – that is just fact.
Even in pre-Dixie times, that the idiot Universe CLAIM THEY worship.
Want more proof?
RAW Monday, with Allen Neal featured, got its lowest rating of the year.
The OTHER dirty little secret is that Goatface Bryan Danielson never got numbers either.
These guys only appeal to smarks.
On top of all that – AJ is botch heaven – he has SERIOUSLY injured a FEW guys in the last year.
And the look and persona he has now?
Was honed by Dixie in the end of his TNA days.
Jones is a traitor – he held up Dixie for money, when he didn’t draw flies.
Dixie isn’t a charity – you want more money? Do your job and put butts in the seats.
Jones had his chance and failed.
Peace out.
My top 5 wrestlers ever – this is based on not only skill, but the TOTAL package – what they did for wrestling, their record, interview skills – just EVERYTHING involved in making someone special.
Someone may have more skill, but the other guy above may not be as good in the ring, but was a bigger star due to interviewing, drew more attention to wrestling, etc.
This is my top 5 singles wrestlers EVER in order:
1. Hulk Hogan
2. Ric Flair
3. Roddy Piper
4. Bret Hart
5. Stone Cold Steve Austin
BONUS: My top 5 tag teams:
1. Road Warriors (always and forever)
2. Demolition ( a blatant rip-off – and somehow made it their own)
3. Tully and Arn
4. Midnight Express
5. Rock n Roll Express