Ric Flair Comments On Superstar Billy Graham Being On Life Support

By Eric Mutter
Ric Flair at a mic Jason Kempin/Getty Images

The wrestling world is bracing itself for the worst when it comes to "Superstar" Billy Graham, who was put on life support yesterday following more complications with his already failing health. Graham's wife, Valerie, is continuing to hold out hope and has thus far refused to take him off life support, but many in wrestling are already paying tribute to Graham, including the "Nature Boy" Ric Flair.

Taking to Twitter on Monday, the 16-time World Champion offered some kind words towards Graham and how he had influenced Flair's own career. "So sad to hear about Billy Graham's health!!" Flair tweeted. "Make no mistake- talk about the influence he made on ME and so many others! Hulk, Dusty Etc! You're beautiful. Bonnie dyed my hair in 1972!! Stay strong my mentor! FYI- you and Dusty Rhodes were my heroes! You made me!"

The colorful Graham was everything Flair claims he was, with his run in the 1970s as WWWF Champion under Vince McMahon Sr. considered a precursor to the larger-than-life wrestlers that dominated the 1980s. As noted by Flair, Hulk Hogan considered Graham an influence, and the two were frequently compared to each other due to their similar blonde hair and enormous physiques. Sadly for Graham, it appears to have been one thing after another for him regarding his health since the year 2000, with things getting even worse this year. The WWE Hall of Famer has spent most of 2023 in the hospital, with his most prominent issue being an ear infection that would later spread to his skull.

Wrestling Inc. would like to offer its best wishes to Graham, his wife, family, and friends during this difficult time.

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