Rick McGraw
Acting
Biography
Richard McGraw was an American professional wrestler known for his time in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) during the 1980s. He began his career in 1975 in the Florida area, adopting the nickname "Quickdraw" inspired by the cartoon character Quick Draw McGraw. After wrestling in regional territories and the NWA, McGraw joined the WWF, where he had a series of notable matches, generally losing to bigger stars. In 1982, he won the WWA World Tag Team Championship alongside The Dream Machine and later became part of the Carolina Connection tag team in the WWF. Throughout his career, McGraw had rivalries with notable wrestlers such as Killer Khan, who "broke" his neck in a match, and had bouts with figures like André the Giant. A key incident occurred in October 1985 when McGraw appeared on an episode of Piper's Pit, where he was brutally beaten by Roddy Piper. Coincidentally, the episode aired the day after McGraw’s death, leading some to mistakenly speculate that Piper was involved in his passing. The cause of his death was a heart attack on November 1, 1985. It was later revealed that McGraw had been taking Placidyl, a sedative, which may have contributed to his early death. McGraw left behind his wife, Lisa, and their son, Ricky.
Known For
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The A-Team
Discover rarely-seen matches from the 1970s, '80s, and '90s featuring countless WWE Hall of Famers such as Hulk Hogan and Ric Flair.
WWE Old School
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WWF All-Star Wrestling
Hosts Vince McMahon and Lord Alfred Hayes welcome the popular WWE Superstars and feature entertaining segments in WWE's original talk show.
Tuesday Night Titans
The first nationally syndicated WWE television series, Championship Wrestling features numerous WWE Hall of Famers and Legends in action.
WWF Championship Wrestling
The biggest superstars in WWE head to the great white north for some incredible action. Featuring Hulk Hogan and Paul Orndorff battling for the WWE Championship.
WWE Maple Leaf Wrestling: April '85
The biggest superstars in WWE head to the great white north for some incredible action. Featuring a Steel Cage showdown between Kamala and André the Giant.
WWE Maple Leaf Wrestling: October '84
Featuring footage from Wrestlemania 2, a "Manager of the Year" ceremony, "Macho Man" Randy Savage's introduction of his new manager (Miss Elizabeth) and matches including Nikolai Volkoff vs George "The Animal" Steele and Captain Lou Alabano & Afa the Samoan vs Andre the Giant & Pedro Morales! Additionally, there are appearances by Cyndi Lauper, Mr. Fuji, The Grand Wizard, Bobby "The Brain" Heenan, Jimmy "Mouth of the South" Hart, "Luscious" Johnny Valiant, "Classy" Freddie Blassie & much more!
The WWF's Amazing Managers
WWF stadium show in the summer of 1980 from Shea Stadium in Flushing, Queens, New York.
WWE Showdown at Shea '80
Catch all the excitement and action as WWE's most powerful superstars take to the ring. Featuring Sgt. Slaughter and Andre the Giant teaming up to do battle with evil foreigners Nikolai Volkoff and The Iron Sheik.
WWE Wrestling at The Meadowlands: October '84
The biggest superstars in WWE head to the great white north for some incredible action. Featuring Sgt. Slaughter battling The Iron Sheik.