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.
Jerry Lawler was king of the Mid Southern wrestling scene. A talented artist who wrestled predominantly in Tennessee was the wrestling king of Memphis. Famous for his angle with actor Audy Kaufman he joined the WWF and became a skilled color commentator with Jim Ross. Master of the piledriver he was as over as a wrestler could be with fans in the south.
Cowboy Bob Orton second generation star made a name for himself on the territory trail. Was over big in the Mid Atlantic for the Crockets before he brought his cast to the WWF and was a bodyguard for Hot Rod.