EPISODE · Jun 1, 2023 · 54 MIN
Write That Down! "Superstar" Billy Graham in Japan
from Fight Game Media Network · host Garrett Gonzales
On this week's episode, Fumi Saito & Justin Knipper dive into "Superstar" Graham's career, but more particularly on his time spent in Japan in the '70s and early '80s. Billy Graham: The first wrestler to use entrance music & wear tye-dye "Superstar" in Japan: 1974 Graham's time on the Houston Oilers & in CFL Training with Arnold Schwarzenegger at Gold's Gym; 584 lbs. lift Dr. Jerry Graham "Jesus Christ Superstar" entrance music IWE in 1974 Phantom title change to Billy Robinson Bench press challenge vs. Animal Hamaguchi Aug. 1976: "Superstar" to NJPW to take on Inoki Sept. 1978: "Superstar" returns to NJPW as WWF champion Graham's influence on young Hulk Hogan & Jesse Ventura Cage match: Graham vs. Rusher Kimura in IWE, 1979 NJPW 1982: Graham's last tour of Japan—five tours total Join the Patreon for just $5.00 per month: https://www.patreon.com/fightgamemedia Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fightgamemedia Subscribe to our YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/c/FightGameMedia Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fightgamemedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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On this week's episode, Fumi Saito & Justin Knipper dive into "Superstar" Graham's career, but more particularly on his time spent in Japan in the '70s and early '80s. Billy Graham: The first wrestler to use entrance music & wear tye-dye "Superstar" in Japan: 1974 Graham's time on the Houston Oilers & in CFL Training with Arnold Schwarzenegger at Gold's Gym; 584 lbs. lift Dr. Jerry Graham "Jesus Christ Superstar" entrance music IWE in 1974 Phantom title change to Billy Robinson Bench press challenge vs. Animal Hamaguchi Aug. 1976: "Superstar" to NJPW to take on Inoki Sept. 1978: "Superstar" returns to NJPW as WWF champion Graham's influence on young Hulk Hogan & Jesse Ventura Cage match: Graham vs. Rusher Kimura in IWE, 1979 NJPW 1982: Graham's last tour of Japan—five tours total Join the Patreon for just $5.00 per month: https://www.patreon.com/fightgamemedia Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fightgamemedia Subscribe to our YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/c/FightGameMedia Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fightgamemedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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