Dr. Jerry Graham

Okay, we admit we screwed up on this one last year. We included Luke Graham and Mike Graham, but we totally forgot Dr. Jerry Graham who was the founder of the fictitious Graham wrestling family which also included current WWE Hall of Famers, Eddie and “Superstar” Billy Graham.

As the favorite wrestler of a very young Vince McMahon, Jerry Graham was flashy, tough and larger than life. He feuded with the other big stars of his day and was a top draw. Graham became one of the early stars of the original WWWF and captured their version of the Tag Titles in the area with his “brothers”. His legend would allow for other Graham family members to be created and just by sharing his last name gave them instant credibility. The consummate rulebreaker created a template that inspired many other wrestlers. If that is a quality that the Hall of Fame looks for, then why not the good doctor?

Should Dr. Jerry Graham be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 73.7%

Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 15.8%

Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 5.3%

No opinion. - 5.3%

No way! - 0%

The Bullet Points

Other Aliases: Jerry Graham
Billed From: U.S.A. (Phoenix, AZ)
Key Championships Held: NWA Georgia Tag Team (w/Joe McIntyre)
NWA Georgia Southern Heavyweight
NWA/WWWF United States Tag Team (5) 4w/Eddie Graham 1w/Luke Graham
NWA Gulf Coast Heavyweight
Stampede International Tag Team w/Jim Wright
NWA Toronto Tag Team w/Bulldog Brower
NWA Vancouver Tag Team w/Abdullah the Butcher
Why they will get in: He was a favorite of Vince’s a long time ago.
Why they won't get in: His past is very controversial and was not universally liked.
Five Greatest Matches/Moments: 1. Feud with Buddy Rogers does huge business (1956)
2. In ring action causes riot in a tag match (1957)
3. Wins the first Capitol (WWWF precursor) Tag title with Eddie Graham(9/1/58)
4. Wrestled Bruno Sammartino for the WWWF World Title in front of a packed house in Madison Square Gardens (1963)
5. Wins his first (and technically only) WWF title capturing the Tag Belts (1964)