Billy Graham was indeed a superstar. After training in Calgary with Stu Hart Wayne Coleman joined the famous Graham brothers and used his incredible physique to win the WWF title from living legend Bruno Sammartino. Graham was the influence for many wrestlers including Hulk Hogan, Jesse “the Body”Ventura and Scott “ Big Poppa Pump” Steiner.
Brock Lesnar, a native of Minnesota, was a college champ in amateur wrestling and took to the pro game just as easy. After a stint in Ohio Valley Wrestling Lesnar made his mark on WWE main roster winning world titles before going to the UFC where he also was heavyweight champion.
Former NWA champ Terry Funk part of the famous Texan Funk family that included Dory Sr and Jr. was a legend in Japan and enjoyed a brief movie career with parts in notable movies like Roadhouse, Over the Top and Paradise Alley.
Wrestling Match for the Ages - Hackenschmidt vs Gotch 💪 On April 3, 1908, in Chicago, Frank Gotch (the Iowa farm boy) beat George Hackenschmidt to become the FIRST American World Heavyweight Wrestling Champion. Have a great Saturday! 🤝