I grew up watching the SuperStar, Ernie Lad, Ken Patera, Bruno Samartino, Bob Backerland, The Road Warriors, The Harlem Heat, Ivan Pulski, Mill Maskerask, Special Delivery Jones, Chief J Stromboe, and the rest of the pioneers!!! SuperStar was thee man and my favorite Wrestler and yes you're right they did him wrong!!! No gratitude or respect, the industry is cold and uncompromising!
This promo alone proves that he was the most influential wrestler in the history of the business. He laid the foundation for all the top stars of the Golden Era and Attitude Era.
Too bad but that’s why there are videos. I watched in his prime in the 70s. You think he’s electrifying can you imagine in the 70s? Noting like internet etc just he came to the screen larger than life!
Wow, from Hulk Hogan, to Butch Reed, to Jesse the body Ventura, to big Poppa pump, I definitely see the resemblance in their interviews. As for paying for his surgeries, they should’ve paid for him to put down the steroid needles. (incidentally, Ric Flair copied his entire swag and persona from Playboy Buddy Rogers)
If we follow your stupid reasoning then Superstar should have paid for Muhammad Ali's hospital bills when he got sick. Superstar got all these surgeries because of his own actions, no one else should have paid for his surgeries but himself.
@@ryanzer0170 Uh? He was pretty big, he was WWWF champion for 10 months (a record for a heel). He got terrific runs in AWA, WWWF, plenty of World title matches....the reason why his career took a turn for the worst is because of his drug addiction and him changing his gimmick for a nonsensical karate fighter character, so he sabotaged himself. But he did extremely well for a limited wrestler, he's a Hall of Famer and has had a pretty eventful career nonetheless.
Yes Holy Diver.He was an admirer of Ali.They were good Friends. He even admitted he practically his delivery from Ali.Ali was a big Wrestling Fan as a Kid,and he got his Delivery from Gorgeous George. Lol
Macho, Dusty, Hogan, Superstar Bill Dundee, Austin, Steiner, Ventura, Dolph Ziggler, Rick Rude, Lex Luger, Road Warrior Hawk, Ric Flair... What an influence! RIP SUPERSTAR. YOU DESERVED TO TAG OUT. NOW LAY SOME YELLOW ON ST. PETER, DADDY!
Yes he literally changed wrestling. Terry Hulk Hogan Bollea came up to superstar in a bar in florida and introduced himself to superstar and asked him if he could help him out trying to get into wrestling and superstar helped him. Precocious Paul Ellering, Austin Idol, Hulk Hogan, Jesse Ventura all copied him and more. He will never get the credit he deserves.
When kayfabe was real and character was life! Superstar oozed charisma more than anyone in history in his prime and in the mid 80's! He was going to have a comeback too, but his health hit fast at only 42 years old here, and as you can see he still not only had some gas left in the tank, he had a reserve tank if you will that could have lasted into the mid nineties - easily! The master of disaster, the reflection of perfection, the women's pet and the men's regret - the Superstar - LIVE and in living color!
It really is a shame that he is basically unknown to young wrestling fans. He really was the first superstar. He's like steiner dusty and hogan all in one.
@@chrisruth7057 I was in tears. He won the WWWF on my birthday when I was a kid. Plus I was rereading Tangled Ropes these last two weeks before I heard he was on Life Support. "LAY SOME YELLOW ON ME, DADDY!" Thank You Eldridge Wayne Coleman and THANK YOU MRS VALERIE COLEMAN 💔
@@plovy5115 Uh? Scott took everything from Billy. When he first joined the nWo, he even had "Superstar" written on his attire. Big poppa pump is just a Superstar Graham wannabe.
The Little Richard of Wrestling. Which means Everybody copied his style but he's the " Original" Brand. May you shine like the brightest star ⭐ R.I.P Going to the Showcase of the Immortals.
So sad i just heard Superstar passed away today, he was the best, everyone copied his unique wrestling style and his words on the mike. Rest in peace Superstar.
Two of the greatest performers to me, Ultimate Warrior and Stone Cold, is shadowed by SBG. The greatest, most electrifying superstar larger than life character we seen. R.I.P
What a great promo i wish i could of seen more of him he was the trailblazer for sure they should show this to any new talent that needs to see Charisma at its fullest man he was good. "COME IN CLOSE" LOL Definitely a goat
You know what really pissed me off. Was when we lost Billy, WWE did do little to acknowledge his legacy and achievements 😢😢😢. This great was a Legend, he changed the industry for the better. He made Hulk Hogan. I knew the man, he was incredible. Rest in Peace Champ and thank you for all the glorious stories and what you brought to us, the fans.Love You Champ.
So many wrestlers just ripped off a lot of this guys stuff, my goodness its so obvious. You can EASILY see Dusty Rhodes, Hogan, Flair and Big Papa Pump basically emulated his whole look/attitude...wow.
I agree 1000%, only if superstar Billy Graham didn’t suffer all those injuries, he could’ve had the potential to take away Hulk Hogan‘s popularity, Hogan changed wrestling like no other human being did this side of stone cold Steve Austin
A year later I would like to raise with “THEY WANT TO GRAB A HOLD OF MY SERRATUS MAGNUSES” followed by a moment of silence for all the ladies that never got to experience grabbing a hold of his Serratus Magnuses
I watched his entire run as WWWF champion at MSG live. You could not hear yourself talk, it was so loud😊 he was So over with the fans. Bruno did all he could to talk those idiot mcmahons into keeping the belt on him, to no avail. Billy drew. He put happy ass"s on seats. Made them millions. And that is how WWE repaid him.😢 Billy truly was a Superstar.❤
Superstar Billy Graham was 20 years ahead of his time. He would have been awesome in the Attitude Era.
Have you heard of hulk Hogan? Yep.
This man was a national treasure and was treated like a ghost in a industry he very much helped build
Yes he was
Billy Graham was the original Hulk Hogan but doesn't get much credit, it's so sad
Damn Hulk Hogan stole his whole style
I grew up watching the SuperStar, Ernie Lad, Ken Patera, Bruno Samartino, Bob Backerland, The Road Warriors, The Harlem Heat, Ivan Pulski, Mill Maskerask, Special Delivery Jones, Chief J Stromboe, and the rest of the pioneers!!! SuperStar was thee man and my favorite Wrestler and yes you're right they did him wrong!!! No gratitude or respect, the industry is cold and uncompromising!
I see, and hear : Hulk Hogan,Jesse Ventura,Dusty Rhodes,Rick Flair,The Rock and many others
Everybody was influenced by this man.
May he Rest In Peace
@@Americanexpatincebu and Austin Idol!
He big Poppa pumps daddy 😂 they all got the talk from superstar tho
Let me tell you what you really hear: Mahammed Ali
Alí
@@jackstar6018Who heard that from wrestler Gorgeous George.
Rest In Peace Superstar Billy Graham
This promo alone proves that he was the most influential wrestler in the history of the business. He laid the foundation for all the top stars of the Golden Era and Attitude Era.
Superstar Billy Graham FOREVER!!💪🏼💪🏼🙏🏽🙏🏽🤍🤍
Man paved the way for wrestling. Should get all the recognition in the world . Legendary R.I.P superstar!!
So much charisma this man had. I was born in 80, so I missed his great runs he had but watching them now, this guy had the tools
I even smell better this year......hahaha. love Superstar Billy Graham
Too bad but that’s why there are videos. I watched in his prime in the 70s. You think he’s electrifying can you imagine in the 70s? Noting like internet etc just he came to the screen larger than life!
all the wrestlers who copied him should've been paying for Superstar's surgeries. Change my mind.
At least some credited him. I just started learning about him, and wish he got more credit than he did. He should've been bigger than he was.
Thought this hulk hogan father for a sec
Wow, from Hulk Hogan, to Butch Reed, to Jesse the body Ventura, to big Poppa pump, I definitely see the resemblance in their interviews. As for paying for his surgeries, they should’ve paid for him to put down the steroid needles. (incidentally, Ric Flair copied his entire swag and persona from Playboy Buddy Rogers)
If we follow your stupid reasoning then Superstar should have paid for Muhammad Ali's hospital bills when he got sick. Superstar got all these surgeries because of his own actions, no one else should have paid for his surgeries but himself.
@@ryanzer0170 Uh? He was pretty big, he was WWWF champion for 10 months (a record for a heel). He got terrific runs in AWA, WWWF, plenty of World title matches....the reason why his career took a turn for the worst is because of his drug addiction and him changing his gimmick for a nonsensical karate fighter character, so he sabotaged himself. But he did extremely well for a limited wrestler, he's a Hall of Famer and has had a pretty eventful career nonetheless.
i see why my dad idolizes him. hes a badass
This man was the best at promos. His promos were reminiscent of Muhammed Ali with his rhythm and his delivery.
Yes Holy Diver.He was an admirer of Ali.They were good Friends. He even admitted he practically his delivery from Ali.Ali was a big Wrestling Fan as a Kid,and he got his Delivery from Gorgeous George. Lol
I saw that, Too. But Ali was "The Greatest." WWE isn't even a Real Sport.
@@drpoundsignsorry to say but boxing isn't a real sport either. It's rigged and scripted as well. They just go all out to really keep it under wraps.
@@drpoundsign Ali was in wrestling too. Google it.
@@drpoundsignWell yes, it's called entertainment for a reason.
“I even smell better this year” Lmao
That's how you cut a promo brother!
Damn I wish I'd been born 10 years earlier.. I woulda watched the shit outta superstar.
He was very ahead of his time, very much so!
It's so amazing to see Hogan, Macho, Austin, and Dusty in these promos. I just can't get over it, no matter how many times I watch this guy.
He truly was ahead of his time
Scott Steiner as well… 😂
Don't forget Scott Steiner
Macho, Dusty, Hogan, Superstar Bill Dundee, Austin, Steiner, Ventura, Dolph Ziggler, Rick Rude, Lex Luger, Road Warrior Hawk, Ric Flair... What an influence! RIP SUPERSTAR. YOU DESERVED TO TAG OUT. NOW LAY SOME YELLOW ON ST. PETER, DADDY!
I think they all drew inspiration from Muhamad Ali
After all these years I just realized this is where the hulk got his image from
Yes he literally changed wrestling. Terry Hulk Hogan Bollea came up to superstar in a bar in florida and introduced himself to superstar and asked him if he could help him out trying to get into wrestling and superstar helped him. Precocious Paul Ellering, Austin Idol, Hulk Hogan, Jesse Ventura all copied him and more. He will never get the credit he deserves.
As well Scott Steiner got his big bad booty daddy character from him too.
Hulk Hogan
Dusty Rhodes
Scott Steiner
Chael Sonnon
Jesse Ventura
I’m thinking Steiner may have drawn some inspiration from him also
If I had a time machine I know what era I’m stopping at
That man can talk like no other, fun stuff!
One of the greatest legendary stardom of all Golden Era.
The first Superstar in Golden Era of WWE.
Superstar Billy Graham 🌟💪
Rest In Peace. 🎅
When kayfabe was real and character was life! Superstar oozed charisma more than anyone in history in his prime and in the mid 80's! He was going to have a comeback too, but his health hit fast at only 42 years old here, and as you can see he still not only had some gas left in the tank, he had a reserve tank if you will that could have lasted into the mid nineties - easily! The master of disaster, the reflection of perfection, the women's pet and the men's regret - the Superstar - LIVE and in living color!
Scott Steiner and hulk hogan put together
Exactly u beat me to it by 3 years
It really is a shame that he is basically unknown to young wrestling fans. He really was the first superstar. He's like steiner dusty and hogan all in one.
+ Chael P
Like? They all copied his gimmick...😂
And Jesse Ventura and Austin Idol.
The way he stopped and looked at Caudle. I’m dying!
I'm sad he's on life support😢
Kick Out Superstar!
@@MyNameIsUnavailableRIP Superstar Billy Graham🥺😥
@@chrisruth7057 I was in tears. He won the WWWF on my birthday when I was a kid. Plus I was rereading Tangled Ropes these last two weeks before I heard he was on Life Support. "LAY SOME YELLOW ON ME, DADDY!"
Thank You Eldridge Wayne Coleman and THANK YOU MRS VALERIE COLEMAN 💔
Classic lol. I remember him when I was a kid in the seventies when I thought wrestling was real. He was a great entertainer for sure!!
Okay Now I know we’re Scott Steiner got all his shit from
just the beard
Scott Steiner, Hulk Hogan, Jesse Ventura, Austin Idol
@@plovy5115 Uh? Scott took everything from Billy. When he first joined the nWo, he even had "Superstar" written on his attire. Big poppa pump is just a Superstar Graham wannabe.
@@jonathanturbide2232 that may be but he took it to a whole new level
Yup. Him. Hogan. Jesse. Dusty. The List goes on and on. Superstar the greatest.
Back in the 80s when I was a young kid, I thought he was hulk Hogan's dad , rip super star ,you will be missed
That's hilarious
Maybe you're onto something 🤔
I can see that!
Dude! I thought the same thing and all my little friend’s agreed! Lol
RIP Billy Graham. Legend
R.i.p my hometown man, with more moves than a bowl of jello.
A true OG RIP 🙏🏾
Supa Staaa Billy Graham, there will never be enough SuperStar promos on youtube, thanks JustRasslin that made my day.
I loved Hulk Hogan as a kid. 😮 Just now learning about the existence of Billy Graham. 😢 RIP 🙏 my brother! I love you brother! 💪
Another Legend that became immortal
Was Immortal before Hogan
We love ya Superstar .. I'm grateful to read " Tangled Ropes" which touched my heart as a Christian...
Awesome need more videos the mold has been broken.
If you told me as a kid in the 90s that Billy was Hogan and Scott Steiners father, I would have believed you 😂
The Little Richard of Wrestling. Which means Everybody copied his style but he's the " Original" Brand. May you shine like the brightest star ⭐ R.I.P Going to the Showcase of the Immortals.
Dude was on fire homie.. U can see dusty and hulk learned from this guy... Put those 24 in pythons round every body
And especially Scott Steiner.
0:59 Lol!!😅 They wanna grab my tricep, they wanna grab my bicep, they wanna grab hold of my, Cirranis Magnussous!!! The look after.
grab his what lol
😂😂😂😂
@@idol_stomper That's what I'm saying. What is that!?
@@idol_stomper wouldnt you like to know
Grahamonamics.. + Steiner Math.... CLASSIC
" I even smell better this year Brother! " - The Greatest
0:56 "They wanna grab my (whatever the bleep he's saying)..." and how he subtly breaks character for a half-second!!!
Superstar Billy Graham vs. Brock Lesnar would of been one hell of a match RIP Superstar Billy Graham.
The Superstar was very entertaining and a very good wrestler as well R.I.P. Billy Graham.
Best talker ever brother . He was so full of chrisma
So awesome!!
One of the very best! SBG!
Billymania is running mild
The Superstar…the one and only. RIP Champion!
Graham’s best look since his heyday in the mid 70’s.
If only he went with chain mail head gear instead of the large ear rings.
Love Superstar! I hope to meet him before he’s goes with God.
Love superstar BG
I hope he’s feeling better and God Bless him.
Holy shit, he really is like a Proto Hulk Hogan.
@BPJ All True 👍
Talks like dusty, looks like Jesse
The first WWE Superstar! RIP!
Kick Out, Star!
We ❤ You!
May 2023!
Rest in peace superstar
The OG
Gonna miss Super Star Billy Graham and his 24" pythons.
Rest in peace billy Graham
He will be missed and one of the most copied superstars everyone especially Hogan imitated his style. He is still one of the best heels in wrestling.
RIP Billy Graham
This is 90% Hogans promos 😂
Wrong. Billy Graham sounds like a confident superstar. Hogan sounds like a fearless super hero. Graham sounds more like Scott Steiner.
It was Superstar's first
10% Scott Steiner 😂
My tenth favorite wrestling heel of all time.
Pioneer this is so fly and dope of him legendary
Super star was so swole! Unna stand what I’m sane!
So sad i just heard Superstar passed away today, he was the best, everyone copied his unique wrestling style and his words on the mike. Rest in peace Superstar.
RIP, LEGEND.
One of the best at cutting a promo, along with Dusty Rhodes. One of the toughest things in Wrestling is cutting a good promo.
love this dude
Two of the greatest performers to me, Ultimate Warrior and Stone Cold, is shadowed by SBG. The greatest, most electrifying superstar larger than life character we seen. R.I.P
Superstar hit the nail on the head the times he said "Bob Backlund is BORING!". Backlund was certainly that.
The real Hulkster, Superstar Billy Graham.
Superstar rules!!! Period.
xoxo The Clarences
What a great promo i wish i could of seen more of him he was the trailblazer for sure they should show this to any new talent that needs to see Charisma at its fullest man he was good. "COME IN CLOSE" LOL Definitely a goat
Just amazing, do you have anymore Superstar billy graham promos in this era AWA, NWA, WCW, etc 1985-1986?
R.I.P.
Now we see where Hogan got his persona from!
And Scott Steiner
@@ericmonaco4509 agree !!..Paul Ellering(when he wrestled) Jesse Ventura...and Austin Idol to name a few.
The coolest ever
Love how he kept pushing the microphone out of the way 😂
He was great. 😎
He has the bragging rights...people tend 2 4get the 1st showman
👊🏼💪🏼❤️💯☮️🙏🏿🥊
You know what really pissed me off. Was when we lost Billy, WWE did do little to acknowledge his legacy and achievements 😢😢😢.
This great was a Legend, he changed the industry for the better. He made Hulk Hogan.
I knew the man, he was incredible.
Rest in Peace Champ and thank you for all the glorious stories and what you brought to us, the fans.Love You Champ.
Hulk Hogan, Jesse Ventura and Scott Steiner rolled into one person.
JUSTRASSLIN,
can you upload more superstar billy graham promos BABYFACE promos from 1985-1986 from AWA, NWA, WCW, Mid Altantic Wrestling promo?
Imagine billy in his prime like this teamed with don muraco as a tag team that have been cool but he did manage muraco at least
The original superstar the man of the hour the man with the power too sweet to be sour the man who inspired hulk Hogan and Scott Steiner
Earlier Hogan didn't see this man wrestle just heard of him
So many wrestlers just ripped off a lot of this guys stuff, my goodness its so obvious. You can EASILY see Dusty Rhodes, Hogan, Flair and Big Papa Pump basically emulated his whole look/attitude...wow.
Talks like Dusty. Jesse ripped off his look almost exactly
I agree 1000%, only if superstar Billy Graham didn’t suffer all those injuries, he could’ve had the potential to take away Hulk Hogan‘s popularity, Hogan changed wrestling like no other human being did this side of stone cold Steve Austin
Miss you sir. 🙏
Take notes youngsters!!!
Hulk Hogan's inspiration.
The way promos are done today can be attributed to him
I rather these great wrestlers in this era. They are true wrestlers. Not like what is on now. Wish I can turn back time to relive/watch these legends.
Total Superstar
“I got more moves than a bowl of jello”
A year later I would like to raise with
“THEY WANT TO GRAB A HOLD OF MY SERRATUS MAGNUSES”
followed by a moment of silence for all the ladies that never got to experience grabbing a hold of his Serratus Magnuses
RIP billy
Can't help but see how much he influenced Scott Steiner,Hogan,Dusty.
He's got more moves than a BOWL OF JELLO!
He did, in fact, smell better that year.
Love it
I watched his entire run as WWWF champion at MSG live. You could not hear yourself talk, it was so loud😊 he was So over with the fans.
Bruno did all he could to talk those idiot mcmahons into keeping the belt on him, to no avail.
Billy drew. He put happy ass"s on seats. Made them millions. And that is how WWE repaid him.😢
Billy truly was a Superstar.❤
lol@thinking vince jr is an idiot when it comes to wrestling.