Eldridge Wayne Coleman, better known to professional wrestling fans as “Superstar” Billy Graham, has passed away at the age of 79.

Graham, who is considered one of the most influential names in the history of the business, was an award-winning bodybuilder, training partner and close friend of Arnold Schwarzenegger and helped to influence careers of names including Hulk Hogan, Ric Flair, Jesse “The Body” Ventura, Scott Steiner and more.

During his time with the World Wide Wrestling Federation (now WWE), Graham was a one-time WWWF Heavyweight Champion and was inducted into the 2004 WWE Hall Of Fame. Graham also held the NWA Florida Heavyweight Championship on two occasions, as well as the NWA Southern Heavyweight Championship (Florida Version) on one occasion and the NWA Florida Tag Team Championships on one occasion with Ox Baker among other accolades.

On behalf of Wrestling-News.Net, we would like to extend our condolences to the family, friends and fans of “Superstar” Billy Graham.