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Luke Graham (wrestler) (James Grady Johnson) was born on 5 February, 1940 in Union Point, Georgia, U.S., is an American professional wrestler. Discover Luke Graham (wrestler)'s Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 66 years old?

Popular As James Grady Johnson
Occupation N/A
Age 66 years old
Zodiac Sign Aquarius
Born 5 February 1940
Birthday 5 February
Birthplace Union Point, Georgia, U.S.
Date of death 23 June, 2006
Died Place Georgia, U.S.
Nationality Georgia

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Luke Graham (wrestler) Height, Weight & Measurements

At 66 years old, Luke Graham (wrestler) height is 6 ft 1 in and Weight 219 lb.

Physical Status
Height 6 ft 1 in
Weight 219 lb
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Dating & Relationship status

He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.

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Children 6

Luke Graham (wrestler) Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Luke Graham (wrestler) worth at the age of 66 years old? Luke Graham (wrestler)’s income source is mostly from being a successful professional. He is from Georgia. We have estimated Luke Graham (wrestler)'s net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2024 Under Review
Net Worth in 2023 Pending
Salary in 2023 Under Review
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Source of Income professional

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1940

James Grady Johnson (February 5, 1940 – June 23, 2006) was an American professional wrestler, best known by his ring name, "Crazy" Luke Graham.

As Luke Graham, Johnson was part of the Graham family, a stable of wrestlers.

All members were billed as kayfabe brothers.

He worked extensively for various National Wrestling Alliance territories as well as the World Wide Wrestling Federation, where he was a three-time tag-team champion and the inaugural WWWF World Tag Team Champion (alongside Tarzan Tyler).

1960

Graham enjoyed most of his success for the Los Angeles territory in the mid to late 1960s.

For rest of the 1960s, he was a mid card performer for Verne Gagne's American Wrestling Association (AWA) out of Minneapolis.

Failing to find any mainstream success he departed AWA for Vince McMahon's WWWF.

1961

Johnson made his debut in 1961 in National Wrestling Alliance's Mid-America territory.

He began his career as the Kayfabe brother of Dr. Jerry Graham after fellow wrestler Frankie Cain (The Great Mephisto) suggested that they resembled each other.

1963

They began wrestling together in 1963 in Stampede Wrestling.

Starting that summer, Graham would go on to have a series of matches against Chief Big Heart.

1964

Beginning in 1964 he started wrestling for the World Wide Wrestling Federation (WWWF) with Jerry Graham.

They won the WWWF United States Tag Team Championship from Don McClarity and Argentina Apollo, holding it for eight months, before losing the belts to another heel tagteam, Gene Kiniski and Waldo Von Erich.

It was during this time that he became known as "Crazy" Luke Graham.

1965

During this period he held the WWA World Title once in 1965 which he won by defeating future WWE champion Pedro Morales at a house show on July 23.

He held the title for 86 days before losing it.

He dropped the belt back to Pedro Morales.

1966

Graham left the Northeast territory after the loss and returned to the WWWF as a singles wrestler from 1966-1969; feuding with Miguel Perez, Antonio Pugliese and Bruno Sammartino.

1970

He fought in Florida as El Lobo in 1970.

1971

After leaving the AWA, Luke returned to WWWF and had a brief run with Tarzan Tyler as the inaugural WWWF Tag Team Champions in 1971.

One story was that the team allegedly defeated Dick the Bruiser and The Sheik for the belts, however, no record of any match between the two teams has ever been documented.

The other story is that they won it from Bepo and Geeto Mongol.

Once champions, the team held the belts for six months while feuding with Chief Jay Strongbow, Gorilla Monsoon, and Pedro Morales.

He and Tyler also went on to win the WWF International Tagteam Championship in November 1971 from Bepo and Geeto Mongol.

They lost it back to the Mongols after a month.

After losing the title he again left WWWF and went to on to wrestle in the Georgia territory.

1974

In 1974, he was the United States Champion in the Pacific Northeast.

After that he left for Georgia Championship Wrestling where he won the NWA Georgia Heavyweight championship in a tournament on April 20.

1978

In 1978, Graham return to the WWWF this time being managed by The Grand Wizard.

He had epic feuds with Andre the Giant, Dino Bravo, Haystacks Calhoun, Ivan Putski and then WWWF champion Bob Backlund.

He even teamed with his "brother" Superstar Billy Graham.

1980

He retired in the late 1980s.

2001

He teamed with his son, Luke Jr., however, in 2001 and started Galaxy Championship Wrestling, Inc.

Grady Johnson's Luke Graham persona was known for his "craziness".

Whenever someone referred to him as "Crazy" Luke Graham, as part of his gimmick he would claim to be sane and cover his ears.

He had bleached hair and goatee.

His signature moves included the atomic drop and stabbing people with his taped thumb (which he called the "Golden Spike").

Graham's storyline brothers were "Doctor" Jerry Graham (Jerramiah Martin Mathews), Superstar Billy Graham (Wayne Coleman), former wrestler/promoter Eddie Graham (Eddie Gosset).

Other Family members include: Tommy "T.G."

Graham (William Pawlak), Troy "The Dream Machine/Warrior" Graham (Troy R. Tompson), Eddie Graham's son Mike Graham (Mike Gosset), and Luke Graham's son, "Crazy" Luke Graham Jr. (Donald J. Jolly), and nephew, Gerry "Chubby" Graham (M. Gerald Sadler).