Before Graham, promos were usually short, dry, and focused on the upcoming match. Graham channeled Muhammad Ali, delivering rhythmic, rhyming, and boastful monologues. He called himself "the man of the hour, the man with the power, too sweet to be sour."
Graham’s historic WWWF Heavyweight Championship run in 1977-78 ended because the "old guard" believed the title had to be on a traditional babyface hero like Bob Backlund. Had Graham been in his prime in 1984 during the birth of WrestleMania, he wouldn't have just been a champion; he likely would have been the global face of the WWF instead of Hogan. 20 Years Too Soon: Superstar Billy Graham YIFY
Here is a look at why Graham was the ultimate pioneer and how his influence still dominates the industry today. The Prototype for the "Larger than Life" Era Before Graham, promos were usually short, dry, and
Without Billy Graham’s cadence and charisma, there is no , no Jesse "The Body" Ventura , and no Scott Steiner . In fact, Hogan famously admitted to mimicking Graham’s look and "Brother" catchphrase almost entirely. A Villain the Fans Loved Had Graham been in his prime in 1984