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Post by Scotty on Oct 19, 2012 14:13:20 GMT -5
Michael Gossett, professionally known as Mike Graham, passed away Friday at the age of 61.
He was in Daytona Beach, Florida for Biketoberfest and his wife found him deceased. Additional details concerning his death have not been released.
Former WWE wrestler Dustin Rhodes tweeted Friday afternoon, "R.I.P. to my mentor in the business mike graham. My god be with his family. He will be missed. Love u mike."
Rhodes continued, "Alcohol and drugs are not the answer kids! I promise it all leads to a dark place. Stay in school, don't use and mind ur parents."
Former WWE trainer Tom Prichard wrote to Rhodes, "Just got a text from a friend about Mike. RIP. U never know where that breakin point is. He was always good to me. sad.."
He then stated, "I'm shocked but not, at the same time. Does it matter what or why? God, pls take care of Mike. Don't know what else to say."
Graham is the son of late Championship Wrestling from Florida promoter Eddie Graham. He began his wrestling career in 1972 in the promotion and competed through the early 1990s for various leagues, including the American Wrestling Association and World Championship Wrestling. He continued to work for WCW through 2000 as an agent and trainer. In 2008, he accepted his father's posthumous induction into the WWE Hall of Fame.
RIP
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Post by y2yay on Oct 19, 2012 14:16:13 GMT -5
Very sad news, RIP.
This has been posted in classic wrestling as well btw
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Post by 3MB on Oct 19, 2012 14:17:15 GMT -5
Don't like the guy at all for dissing on saturn, benoit, eddie for being short, when he was a foot shorter than them. But RIP
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Post by y2yay on Oct 19, 2012 14:19:54 GMT -5
Don't like the guy at all for dissing on saturn, benoit, eddie for being short, when he was a foot shorter than them. But RIP Yeah the guy was way too full of himself for someone who never achieved anything notable in his wrestling career. Regardless, it's a sad situation. |
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Post by Scotty on Oct 19, 2012 14:20:50 GMT -5
Very sad news, RIP. This has been posted in classic wrestling as well btw Should have checked their before posting :/ |
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Post by Likwid[[Southern]] on Oct 19, 2012 14:26:48 GMT -5
couldnt stand the guy personally, but doesnt mean that his death is any less tragic to those affected.
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Post by Escape The Rules on Oct 19, 2012 14:42:43 GMT -5
I didn't know much about the guy other than reading something about him dissing Eddie Guerrero. But RIP.
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Post by HHH316 on Oct 19, 2012 14:47:34 GMT -5
couldnt stand the guy personally, but doesnt mean that his death is any less tragic to those affected. |
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Post by bababooey on Oct 19, 2012 14:59:24 GMT -5
I never saw him wrestle and didn't care to but I did enjoy him on Legends of Wrestling Roundtable.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 19, 2012 15:10:32 GMT -5
I may not have agreed with what he said about the Radicalz group, but if you watch his Guest Booker, he at least bases his opinion on something other than just a personal thing.
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Post by JC Motors on Oct 19, 2012 15:44:49 GMT -5
He probably died of a heart attack like most wrestlers do
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Post by y2yay on Oct 19, 2012 17:35:29 GMT -5
He probably died of a heart attack like most wrestlers do It's rumoured to be a suicide. |
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Post by drifter on Oct 19, 2012 18:27:54 GMT -5
He probably died of a heart attack like most wrestlers do It's rumoured to be a suicide. Yup, look like he went out by his own hand: Mike Graham was found dead by his wife after a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head, PWInsider.com has sadly confirmed. Graham's father and his son both passed away under similar circumstances. We wish Graham's family and friends nothing but the best under the most trying of times. WWE issued the following statement today: Mike Graham Passes Away WWE is saddened to learn of the passing of Mike Graham, 61, son of legendary promoter Eddie Graham. While never under contract with WWE, he was part of our extended family. The sports-entertainment world lost a beloved member today. WWE extends its sincerest condolences to his family and friends. |
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Post by /X Metal Sorenges x "Mac Oh J~ on Oct 19, 2012 19:05:53 GMT -5
I personally didn't know much about Mike Graham but it is very unfortunate to hear of his pasting. RIP Mike Graham.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 19, 2012 19:48:34 GMT -5
I only know him as the guy who criticized some big names in this business for "not drawing a dime" yet they were all more well known, respected, and liked than he was. Regardless of that, I don't wish death on anyone, so RIP.
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Post by NameRedacted™ on Oct 19, 2012 22:04:52 GMT -5
Sad news. RIP Mr. Graham.
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Post by Turnbuckle Zealot(Phil) on Oct 19, 2012 22:55:09 GMT -5
This is very saddening. I felt he was talented when in backstage roles. He made some mistakes like we all do.
I wish his wife & family my sincerest condolences.
Rest In Peace Mike Graham.
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Post by Bret_Hart_Mark™ on Oct 19, 2012 23:07:51 GMT -5
I never saw him wrestle and didn't care to but I did enjoy him on Legends of Wrestling Roundtable. Agreed, and in all the DVDs he appeared in also. RIP Mike Graham |
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Post by Calcifer Boheme on Oct 20, 2012 4:51:54 GMT -5
I liked him as a kid. Never one of my favorites, but he was solid in the ring. He was also entertaining on LOW.
Shame thing ended like they did. It's also pretty crazy that his dad and son died the same way.
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Post by ToastMaster General on Oct 20, 2012 9:12:44 GMT -5
Ya know to quote what someone else said on Scott Keith's blog about this latest wrestling death:
Skip to 0:07.
The guy was a self-centered dick and took the easy way out just like his father. Sorry to say, but that's my opinion.
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