Bob Backlund

Bob Backlund - Former World Wrestling WWF Champion
Bob Backlund Still the greatest Wrestler in History !!

Bob Backlund ROCKS !
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Bob Backlund - Still The Greatest Champion in the World
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In The Beginning:
Bob Backlund debuted in the Minneappolis-based American Wrestling Association..
1975: Bob Backlund move onto the National Wrestling Alliance, were teamed with Jerry Brisco to win the NWA Georgia tag titles..
1976: Bob Backlund joined forces with Steve Keirn and won the NWA Florida tag titles..
1976: Bob Backlund wrestled throughout the Midwestern United States held the NWA Missouri Heavyweight title..

World Wide Wrestling Federation : WWF
1978: Bob Backlund entered the World Wide Wrestling Federation and was managed by Arnold Scaaland..
February 20, 1978: Bob Backlund defeated "Superstar" Billy Graham to win the WWWF World Heavyweight title..
1979: Bob Backlund travelled to Japan to defend the WWWF World title against the legendary Antonio Inoki..
~~~Inoki shocked the world by defeating Backlund for the title but refused to accept the Championship..
July 4, 1982: WWF World Champion Bob Backlund battled NWA World Champion Ric Flair to a Double DQ at the Omni in Atlanta..
December 26, 1983: The Iron Sheik defeated Bob Backlund for the WWF title when Arnold Scaaland (manager) threw in the towel..
January 1984: Bob Backlund left the World Wrestling Federation shortly after and disappeared from the spotlight..

World Wrestling Federation:
1993: Bob Backlund made his inspirational return to the WWF as a mid-card babyface..
January 24, 1993 - Royal Rumble: Bob Backlund entered the Royal Rumble at #2 and lasted over an hour!
March 8, 1993 - Monday Night RAW: Bob Backlund defeated Papa Shango...
April 4, 1993 - Wrestlemania IX: Razor Ramon (Scott Hall) defeated Bob Backlund..
April 5, 1993 - Monday Night RAW: Bob Backlund defeated Kim Chee..
April 11, 1993 - UK Rampage: Bob Backlund defeated Damian Demento...
May 3, 1993 - Monday Night RAW: Bob Backlund defeated Duane Gill..
October 4, 1993 - Monday Night RAW: Bob Backland participated in a Battle Royal...
November 8, 1993 - Monday Night RAW: Bob Backlund vs Barry Horowitz ended in a No Contest..
January 22, 1994 - Royal Rumble: Bob Backlund entered the Royal Rumble at #8 but was eliminated by Diesel in 2 minutes.. Bob Backland's career well under the Vince McMahan organization. Backland was the all-American type of wrestler. He couldn't speak well during the interviews.but he made up for his dull character by his great technical skills in the ring. Backland wouldn't play the game to extend his career. McMahan saw that the fans started looking at Bankjland as dull, but Bob wouldn't change. Perhaps he had no ability to put on a heel alter ego. When McMahan finally severered all ties with Bankland. Backland went to competitor prowrestling groups (I nelieve the then WCW was one at them). I actually heard Backiland say in an interview segment , "They took the title from me." I couldn't believe what I heard. I'm sure this statement spread throughout the country among the few wrestling promotors. I'm sure this statement was the final nail to the coffin. Backland's return as a heel to McMahan's promotion was just insulting (to Backland and to the fans). The fans had great memories of Backand as a great champion for 5 years. His comeback made the old time fans and the new generation of fans look at Backland as a lunatic. I wish Backland all the luck in his work in Conn. and his move into local politics.

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Bob Backlund Former World Wrestling Federation Champion

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World Wide Wrestling Federation : WWF

1978: Bob Backlund entered the World Wide Wrestling Federation and was managed by Arnold Scaaland..

February 20, 1978: Bob Backlund defeated "Superstar" Billy Graham to win the WWWF World Heavyweight title..

1979: Bob Backlund travelled to Japan to defend the WWWF World title against the legendary Antonio Inoki..

Bob Backlund ROCKS !

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July 4, 1982 WWF World Champion Bob Backlund battled NWA World Champion Ric Flair to a Double DQ at the Omni in Atlanta..

December 26, 1983: The Iron Sheik defeated Bob Backlund for the WWF title when Arnold Scaaland (manager) threw in the towel..

January 1984: Bob Backlund left the World Wrestling Federation shortly after and disappeared from the spotlight..