Eddie Graham

Known as: Eddie Graham, Rip Rogers, Eddie Gossett
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On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Eddie Graham, with his Career History, real name, age, height and weight, the Promotions he worked for, all the Face/Heel turns, the Championship Titles he won, his Finishers, Theme Songs, Tag Teams and Stables, his appearance changes through the years, and more.

Edward F. Gossett was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee on January 15, 1930.

He died on January 21, 1985 at the age of 55.

Eddie Graham has won a total of 4 championships in major promotions during his career.

Eddie Graham was inducted in the WWE Hall of Fame in 2008 as an individual, in the NWA Hall of Fame in 2006, in the WCW Hall of Fame in 1993 and in the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame (PWHF) in 2018 as part of the Television Era wing.

He was the promoter of Championship Wrestling from Florida.

Eddie Graham Profile Index

Profile Info

  • GenderMale
  • Real NameEdward F. Gossett
  • Ring Names
    • Eddie Graham (June 9, 1958 - March 3, 1982)
    • Rip Rogers (December 15, 1955 - June 8, 1958)
    • Eddie Gossett (January 1, 1947 - September 13, 1956)
  • Born January 15, 1930
  • Died January 21, 1985 (aged 55)
  • NationalityNationality: United StatesUnited States
  • Birth PlaceChattanooga, Tennessee
  • Billed From
    • Chattanooga, Tennessee
  • Height 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
  • Weight
    • 215 lbs (98 kg)
  • NotesHe was the promoter of Championship Wrestling from Florida.

Career History

  • Roles

    • Promoter (January 1, 1961 - January 21, 1985)
    • Wrestler (January 1, 1947 - March 3, 1982)
    • President (August 7, 1976 - July 31, 1978)

  • Promotions History

    Promotionfromto
    PromotionNational Wrestling AllianceNWANovember 3, 1950January 21, 1985
    PromotionChampionship Wrestling from FloridaCWFFebruary 3, 1959January 21, 1985
    PromotionAll Japan Pro WrestlingAJPWBrand Heavyweight February 23, 1974March 19, 1974
    PromotionGeorgia Championship WrestlingGCWDecember 8, 1972February 10, 1974
    PromotionWorld Wide Wrestling FederationWWWFSeptember 14, 1970February 26, 1973
    PromotionJim Crockett PromotionsJCPJuly 3, 1972September 4, 1972
    PromotionSt. Louis Wrestling ClubSLWCSeptember 26, 1970December 18, 1971
    PromotionNWA Mid-AmericaMID AMERICAOctober 12, 1964May 13, 1968
    PromotionJim Crockett PromotionsJCPNovember 9, 1964May 29, 1965
    PromotionWorld Wide Wrestling FederationWWWFNovember 7, 1964February 22, 1965
    PromotionCapitol Wrestling CorporationCWCJune 9, 1958December 14, 1961
    PromotionFred Kohler EnterprisesFKEMay 7, 1960January 20, 1961
    PromotionSouthwest SportsSWS TX, Gulf Athletic ClubGACJune 26, 1957May 23, 1958
    PromotionGeorgia Championship WrestlingGCWMay 21, 1955September 13, 1956
    PromotionGeorgia Championship WrestlingGCWNovember 3, 1950June 27, 1952
    PromotionNWA Mid-AmericaMID AMERICAApril 4, 1950January 25, 1951

  • Images History

    Jan 1976
    Jan 1976
    Sep 1970
    Sep 1970
    Nov 1964
    Nov 1964

  • Face / Heel Turns

    AlignmentDetailsfromto
    HeelJanuary 1, 1947March 3, 1982

  • Finishers

    • Atomic Knee Drop - Diving Knee Drop (January 1, 1947 - March 3, 1982)

Titles & Accomplishments

  • Career Awards

  • National Wrestling Alliance

  • Championship Wrestling from Florida

    • 2 NWA Brass Knuckles Championship (Florida version)
    • 1 NWA Florida Heavyweight Championship
    • 1 NWA Florida Tag Team Championship (with Mike Graham)
    • 3 NWA Southern Heavyweight Championship (Florida version)
    • 2 NWA Southern Tag Team Championship (Florida version) (1 with Don Curtis, 1 with Lester Welch)
    • 2 NWA United States Tag Team Championship (Florida version) (with Dick Steinborn)
    • 7 NWA World Tag Team Championship (Florida version) (1 with Ike Eakins, 3 with Sam Steamboat, 2 with Bob Orton, 1 with Jose Lothario)

    Japan Wrestling Association

    • 1 All Asia Tag Team Championship (with Killer Karl Kox)

    Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling

    • 1 NWA Southern Tag Team Championship (Mid-Atlantic version) (with Sam Steamboat)

    Mid-South Sports

    • 1 NWA Georgia Tag Team Championship (with Mike Graham)
    • 1 World Heavyweight Championship (Georgia version)

    Midwest Wrestling Association

    • 1 MWA World Junior Heavyweight Championship

    NWA Mid-America

    • 2 NWA Southern Tag Team Championship (Mid-America version) (with Roy Welch)
    • 1 NWA World Tag Team Championship (Mid-America version) (with Sam Steamboat)

    Southwest Sports, Inc.

    • 1 NWA Texas Tag Team Championship (with Johnny Valentine)

    Western States Sports

    • 3 NWA Southwest Tag Team Championship (with Art Nelson)
    • 4 NWA World Tag Team Championship (Amarillo version) (2 with Art Nelson, 1 with Dory Funk, 1 with Sam Steamboat)

    NWA Mid-America

    • 2 NWA Southern Tag Team Championship (Mid-America version) (with Roy Welch)
    • 1 NWA World Tag Team Championship (Mid-America version) (with Sam Steamboat)

  • Other Accomplishments

    • NWA CWC One Night Tag Team Tournament Winner (1959 - with Dr. Jerry Graham)
    • Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame induction (class of 1996)

Teams & Relations

  • Tag Teams & Stables

    • Eddie Graham & Mike Graham - Mike Graham (May 27, 1972 - January 21, 1980)
    • Eddie Graham & Sam Steamboat - Sam Steamboat (June 23, 1964 - August 5, 1970)
    • The Golden Grahams - Dr. Jerry Graham (November 12, 1964 - February 22, 1965)
    • The Golden Grahams - Dr. Jerry Graham (June 9, 1958 - May 4, 1960)

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