Guide Note

Eddie Graham was a professional wrestler, as well as the promoter and booker for Championship Wrestling from Florida.

From 1971 to 1977, Graham was involved in both booking and promoting for Championship Wrestling from Florida.

Allegedly, Graham committed suicide in 1985 after battling alcoholism. Graham was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame by Dusty Rhodes in 2008.

Fast Facts

1. Birth Name: Edward F. Gossett
2. Ring Names: Eddie Graham, Roy Rogers
3. Born: January 15, 1930
4. Died: January 21, 1985
5. Birthplace: Chattanooga, Tennessee
6. Billed Height: 5'11"
7. Billed Weight: 215 lbs
8. Trained by: Cowboy Luttrell

Graham started wrestling at age 17. He was trained by Cowboy Luttrell. In 1958, he changed his name from Edward Gossett to Eddie Graham.