Ken Kennedy's quote about me, posted on his web site on 7-12-07

"Unfortunately as much as I respect the man, Superstar Billy Graham is ultimately responsible for the health problems he suffers from right now because of the choices he made in his career. I find it both sad and humorous that the man who many say is largely responsible for starting the "Steroid craze " in pro wrestling is now pointing the finger at the industry rather than blaming himself."



Superstar Billy Graham's response, which was sent to Dave Meltzer and myself:

I also find it sad and humorous as well, that the extremely talented Mr. Kennedy would post on his website remarks about me that are totally false in content, and should not rush to judgment without double checking his source of information.

I invite him to attain the transcript of The Dan Abrams Show from MSNBC for Monday, July 9th. That transcript will read almost word for word my following recollection of my opening statements on that show and I quote myself, "You can no more blame Vince McMahon or the WWE for the actions of one Mr. Benoit, than you could blame the San Francisco Giants baseball team for the current steroid user Barry Bonds if he had some sort of a rage, went home and exterminated his entire family and himself.

Vince McMahon is not a baby sitter nor a psychiatrist and is not responsible the actions of his employees in the privacy of their own homes. You cannot blame pro-wrestling for killing your family, cheating on your wife or doing drugs." I have made similar opening statements on the FOX news network on the Hannity and Colmes show two weeks ago, and other shows as well. I also have made it clear that I started steroids in 1966, well before I began my career in the WWE. I do not blame anyone but myself for my health woes and have put the blame squarely on my choice to take steroids in extremely large quantities and for a very prolonged period of time. In closing I would like to remind Ken that during my book tour last year and only a few months after my dear friend Eddie Guerrero's passing, back stage at a Raw taping I encouraged Mr. Kennedy to never resort to steroids to enhance his career, as he has far to much natural God given talent. That talent is called "CHARISMA" and I told him that I felt he had the same potential communication skills as a Ric Flair and that he could be the next Roddy Piper. I also told him it was not my physique that drew sellout crowds across the country but my promo ability, just like Dusty Rhodes, Jesse Ventura and Ric Flair to name a few.

I have great respect for Ken and until now he also had great respect for me. I would welcome the opportunity to discuss this issue with him in a public forum since his commentary concerning me was done for the general public consumption. I know that Mr. Kennedy is held in high regards by the McMahon's as well as by the majority of the WWE talent.

I do think that Ken would be better served if he did his homework before posting inaccurate and inflammatory remarks about Superstar Billy Graham on his website that can be sent around the world with the simple click of a mouse.

Respectfully,    Billy Graham

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