Author Topic: Superstar Billy Graham was JACKED (arm wrestling video) (Read 5964 times)

Danimal77 · « **on:** February 16, 2018, 04:24:20 PM »

This is a fun video. Superstar Billy Graham vs. massive Ken Patera in a 1974 arm wrestling match. Billy was training partners with Arnold at this time and he was cut and huge. The guy used to measure 6'3"-6'4". Because of 'roids, heavy weights and multiple surgeries he's down to 5'10" today (his own admission). Anyway, this was him in his prime (he looked amazing until 1978) and it's a fun watch.

Dave D · « **Reply #1 on:** February 16, 2018, 04:29:27 PM »

Good find.

Graham looked really good here, great gimmick.

Danimal77 · « **Reply #2 on:** February 16, 2018, 05:08:27 PM »

Quote from: Dave D on February 16, 2018, 04:29:27 PM

Good find.

Graham looked really good here, great gimmick.

He had 22" arms legit too back in those days.

Nether Animal · « **Reply #3 on:** February 16, 2018, 05:11:38 PM »

Crazy biceps

fredrollon · « **Reply #4 on:** February 16, 2018, 05:13:53 PM »

Could hit the side-chest properly too:

hench · « **Reply #5 on:** February 17, 2018, 04:30:29 AM »

Arnoldesque arms flexed , much better physique than hogan

Hogans arms not in the same league

Kwon · « **Reply #6 on:** February 17, 2018, 03:31:32 PM »

Quote from: hench on February 17, 2018, 04:30:29 AM

Hogans arms not in the same league

Go4It > Joe Hogan

Ronnie Rep · « **Reply #7 on:** February 18, 2018, 06:35:16 AM »

Graham was Hogans inspiration in wrestling. Stole his whole schtick.

Kahn.N.Singh · « **Reply #8 on:** February 18, 2018, 07:11:41 AM »

An artful master of expressive gasconade (ahead of his time, and would be crushing it in this age of self-promotional social media):

I lift barbell plates. I eat T-bone steaks. I'm sweeter than a German chocolate cake. How much more of me can you take?

I'm the reflection of perfection, the number one selection.
I'm the man of the hour, the man with the power, the man who's too sweet to be sour. I am the women's pet, and the men's regret. What you see is what you get, and what you don't see is better yet.

This is what the world waits for. The world out there asks, 'What's the Superstar going to wear next?' Not, 'Who's he going to whip next?' but what in the world is the Superstar going to wear. And I've got millions of letters saying, 'Superstar, would you please lay some yellow on me, daddy?'

LOL

a_pupil · « **Reply #9 on:** February 18, 2018, 07:49:35 AM »

hoke hogan's physique was not impressive when I look back now. He was about 15% bf and watery as hell.

oldgolds · « **Reply #10 on:** February 18, 2018, 09:49:36 AM »

I used to see him in the gym using light weights (arm work)...I would walk over, use the same weight and wonder why his arms were 3 inches bigger than mine.

Montague · « **Reply #11 on:** February 18, 2018, 10:02:57 AM »

Quote from: Ronnie Rep on February 18, 2018, 06:35:16 AM

Graham was Hogans inspiration in wrestling. Stole his whole schtick.

Jesse Ventura was an even bigger offender.

The two became friends while in Minnesota, and Jesse admits to mimicking Graham to the "T."
Superstar was surprisingly "okay" with it.

hench · « **Reply #12 on:** February 18, 2018, 10:05:29 AM »

See who, hogan or graham?

Quote from: oldgolds on February 18, 2018, 09:49:36 AM

I used to see him in the gym using light weights (arm work)...I would walk over, use the same weight and wonder why his arms were 3 inches bigger than mine.

Montague · « **Reply #13 on:** February 18, 2018, 10:07:13 AM »

Quote from: a_pupil on February 18, 2018, 07:49:35 AM

hoke hogan's physique was not impressive when I look back now. He was about 15% bf and watery as hell.

I believe Hogan's deposition during the 1992/'93 steroid trial revealed that Deca was his go-to during that period.

Following the trial, he came off for a time and dropped considerable weight. He was much leaner, but considerably smaller.

dj181 · « **Reply #14 on:** February 18, 2018, 11:43:51 AM »

6'3" 6'4" is the perfect height

Tall but not too tall

Irongrip400 · « **Reply #15 on:** February 18, 2018, 11:49:06 AM »

Quote from: Kwon on February 17, 2018, 03:31:32 PM

Go4It > Joe Hogan

What the fuck kind of shave job is that on hogans chest?

Nether Animal · « **Reply #16 on:** February 18, 2018, 01:12:40 PM »

Quote from: dj181 on February 18, 2018, 11:43:51 AM

6'3" 6'4" is the perfect height

Tall but not too tall

I'd probably say 6'2'' is the sweet spot but yeah, speaking from experience its generally great.

Ronnie Rep · « **Reply #17 on:** February 18, 2018, 01:18:48 PM »

Quote from: Montague on February 18, 2018, 10:02:57 AM

Jesse Ventura was an even bigger offender.

The two became friends while in Minnesota, and Jesse admits to mimicking Graham to the "T."
Superstar was surprisingly "okay" with it.

Yup.

TheGrinch · « **Reply #18 on:** February 18, 2018, 01:26:36 PM »

http://www.wwe.com/videos/superstar-billy-graham-talks-about-people-impersonating-him-mid-atlantic-wrestling

Montague · « **Reply #19 on:** February 18, 2018, 08:38:50 PM »

Quote from: Irongrip400 on February 18, 2018, 11:49:06 AM

What the fuck kind of shave job is that on hogans chest?

It was supposed to be a "heart."
He did that for a brief time in his early days.

NelsonMuntz · « **Reply #20 on:** February 18, 2018, 09:48:43 PM »

Quote from: Danimal77 on February 16, 2018, 04:24:20 PM

This is a fun video. Superstar Billy Graham vs. massive Ken Patera in a 1974 arm wrestling match. Billy was training partners with Arnold at this time and he was cut and huge. The guy used to measure 6'3"-6'4". Because of 'roids, heavy weights and multiple surgeries he's down to 5'10" today (his own admission). Anyway, this was him in his prime (he looked amazing until 1978) and it's a fun watch.

wow exactly 2 days before my 5th birthday

I only had 4 inch arms then, not much bigger now

ESFitness · « **Reply #21 on:** February 18, 2018, 10:28:33 PM »

Quote from: fredrollon on February 16, 2018, 05:13:53 PM

Could hit the side-chest properly too:

That posters gotta cost the equivalent of $50 in today's dollar. LoL wtf is paying for that shit?

falco · « **Reply #22 on:** February 19, 2018, 05:19:10 AM »

Strong fellas for sure, but the match was fixed. So obvious. Not even funny.

oldgolds · « **Reply #23 on:** February 19, 2018, 07:02:56 AM »

Quote from: hench on February 18, 2018, 10:05:29 AM

See who, hogan or graham?

Graham...The wrestlers used to train at the Ala Moana YMCA in Honolulu.

njflex · « **Reply #24 on:** February 19, 2018, 10:56:35 AM »

Hogan,steiner,ventura,all after the superstar...other steiner all same hairline with long back..