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Bob backlund is a fourtime former wwf world heavyweight champion and a legendary mat artist. Describing bob marleys impact on music and pop culture is not something that can be done in a few words. Backlund is technically a threetime former wwf champion, although i believe the official record books still say twotime. Nov 10, 2015 bob backlunds autobiography, backlund. This longtime wwwf champion has a fantastic new book out which you can pick up at. Apr 24, 2011 after doing the harvard step test, backlund gets whipped by slaughter back when bob backlund was wwf champion in the early 1980s, he was often pushed as someone who had freakish conditioning. Bob backlund feat hus kingpin by westsidegunn west side. According to the official wwe title history, bob backlund defeated superstar billy graham for the world wide wrestling federation championship in february of 1978, and lost it to the iron sheik in december of 1983. The greatest cage matches of all time by bob backlund. Those that watched mcguirk tv described him as a tv jobber and were shocked when bob went on to have success in the amarillo territory because he lost so much in tri states. Bob backlund on love for fans, his book, working hard in. Miller, includes interviews with roddy piper, ric flair, the iron sheik and vince mcmahon. I went back there to be bob backlund with the mom and dad and apple pie, but people didnt want to hear about it, backlund recalled.

Sep 15, 2015 bob backlund began life as a poor farm boy in the little village of princeton, minnesota, with a population of just over 2,000 people. Backlund s first territory was tri states for leroy mcguirk. Backlund made his wwf return on july 1, 1992 in white plains, new york and defeated skinner by pinfall. Join andy malnoske from wrestlecon in manhattan as part of wrestlemania weekend as we discuss backlund. He was a twotime wwwfwwf world heavyweight champion. Thats why his book features interviews with the likes of rowdy roddy piper, terry funk and vince mcmahon, to get insight from people who were in tune with the political side of.

Bob backlund news, pictures, videos and biography wrestling. I would rank him up there with danny hodge in regards to the fact that if it ever gotreal bob backlund would hurt someone. Crazy bob backlund was a sight to see while it lasted, but after his feud with bret hart ended in an underwhelming wrestlemania xi match, he started a goofy storyline where he ran for president, and more or less played a harmless nutjob ever since hilarious in hindsight. Backlunds first territory was tri states for leroy mcguirk. Backlund holds the record for the second longest reign as wwe champion in history, ahead of hulk hogans first reign and behind bruno sammartinos first. From very humble beginnings, to turbulent teenage years, to finding a passion that spurred years of hard work, to eventual unprecedented success, the book truly encapsulates how. Bob backlund debut for the american wrestling association awa in 1973.

Bob backlund, 4th of july, 1982 july 4th, 2010 admin leave a comment go to comments as gordon solie says, certainly, when these two men meet, it has to be an alltime classic confrontation between the two greatest champions this nationand this worldhas ever known. The 63yearold from princeton, minnesota was an allamerican in both football and wrestling but it was the latter that he pursued a career in. But what could you expect, unless he had a photographic memory he would he hard pressed to recall. I hate when that happens even once in a book and this one just beat all records on the matter. Bob backlund has run the gambit in pro wrestling from being the ultimate all american boy to being amongst the most hated bad guys for a time. Robert louis backlund born august 14, 1949 is an american retired professional wrestler with. Bob backlund and bret hart their feud and harts most hated. Bob backlund remains true to his allamerican roots fox sports. Bob backlund speakers bureau and booking agent info. His two reigns combined give make him the third longest reigning wwe champion of all. He regained the title at survivor series november 1994, but he didnt hold on to it for very long this time backlund defended the title against diesel at a house show only three days after he won it at survivor series. Watch howdy doody struggle to find the live camera, disclose his personal history of recreational drug use, offer parenting advice and challenge a fan. His rise to superstardom has been chronicled in books.

Bob backlund wrestling history legacy of wrestling. The former threetime world champion began a fulltime schedule. Bob backlunds book pushed back again, jake roberts. Wrestling great bob backlund makes stop in delco news. He is best known for working for the world wide wrestling federationworld wrestling federation from 1977 to 1984. Bio as american as apple pie, bob backlund experienced success as both an adored hero and a loathed villain in a wwe career that spanned across three decades. Bob backlund was one of the most technically gifted wrestlers to ever step foot inside the squared circle. Bob backlund talks new book, career, triple h, john cena, and more. Was kinda nervous since he had been a hero to me growing up in the 70s80s. With his biography out, the allamerican boy looks at a fond run.

Bob backlund and bret hart were part of a heated feud on television that culminated in an i quit match at wrestlemania 11 on april 2nd, 1995. Bob backlund, 190 1st lynn forde, 4 6th gerry seifert, 150 6th 1972 bill demaray, 177 1st ken tinquist, 4 4th brad rheingans, 190 5th bob backlund, hwt 5th 1973 phil reimnitz, 126 1st lee peterson, 142 1st lee peterson, 142 4th tom lowe, 190 3rd mark hughes, 150 5th 1974 lee peterson, 142 2nd lee peteson, 142 7th brad rheingans, 177 2nd. Robert lee bob backlund born august 14, 1949 is an american professional wrestler. Over that time, he went on to become a twotime wwwfwwf champion. I will personally email you after placing an order.

Wonderful paul orndorff, rowdy roddy ppper, tully blanchard, the sheepherders, bob backlund, harley race, ricky the dragon steamboat, ravishing rick rude, nature boy ric flair, american. I saw him win the missouri title from harley race in 1976 and witnessed a historic title vs. Bob backlund s record 25 day run with the wwe championship ended when he lost the title to the iron shiek at an msg show in december 1983. Former pro wrestling champion bob backlund does his signature headstand during an appearance at burmans in brookhaven. A ring oldie who has been wrestling since 1973, robert louis backlund. The greatest cage matches of all time available in dvd ship this item this item is available online through marketplace sellers. The i feel like god promo at survivor series 1994, where he discussed as only bob backlund can that he. While pro wrestling is a fictitious soap opera, when you finish reading this book you will realize that bob backlunds ethics and integrity made him a champion in real life. Bob backlund record book comments the clawmasters archives. He is an actor, known for pro wrestling usa 1984, wwe smackdown. Backlund s clean cut look and technical approach made him a natural face, and he quickly got over with the fans. In the 90s, the good guys were lying, cheating and swearing. He was a belowaverage student with a lackluster work ethic and a bad attitude, who hung with the wrong crowd and made a lot of bad choices.

The hart family got involved, and backlunds mental state was in question throughout. From allamerican boy to professional wrestlings world champion is a fascinating and inspiring journey into the life of pro wrestling legend, bob backlund. He was a terrific representative for the awa and was the key player in the success of the awa for a. Bob backlund generally travels from and can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. From allamerican boy to professional wrestlings world. Bob backlund and bret hart their feud and harts most. Robert lee bob backlund august 14, 1949 is an american professional wrestler and actor with an in ring career that spanned over 30 years. Singles wrestler 1973 2018 tag team wrestler 1976 manager 1996 1997, 2016 2017. Boy to professional wrestlings world champion, written by bob backlund and rob miller. Aj styles has already entered the wwe record books in 2018.

Bob backlund news, pictures, videos and biography wrestling inc. Bob backlund began life as a poor farm boy in the little village of princeton, minnesota, with a population of just over 2,000 people. Backlund results the clawmasters archives sports and. Bob backlund is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics. Princeton, nj the alarm clock that sits beside bob backlund s bed at his home in glastonbury, connecticut, is set to sound at 6. Bob backlund, hulk hogan, john cena, and cm punk as the only superstars to have achieved this monumental. Only one wrestler had eclipsed that recordhulk hogan. Bob backlund, the scrappy, cleancut allamerican boy who defeated superstar billy graham to become the wwwf heavyweight champion in 1978, is now 68 years old and a longtime resident of. Bob backlund author of backlund goodreads share book. Lessons and stories on life from wrestling legend bob backlund, was released on september 18, 2015. Finally, bob backlund will enter the wwe hall of fame in.

Bob backlund began life as a poor farm boy in the little village of prince. Published on aug 21, 2018 bob explains how he transformed himself into a super high energy person. After doing the harvard step test, backlund gets whipped by. Robert lee bob backlund is an american professional wrestler with an inring career spanning over 30 years. Backlund holds the record for the second longest wwe world heavyweight championship reign, behind bruno sammartinos first. Backlund went on to join the wwwf in 1977 and on february 20th 1978 he captured the wwwf championship and went on to hold the title for six years. From allamerican boy to professional wrestlings world champion is an inspirational story of how one mans journey of hard work, dedication, desire, and a strong moral compass propelled backlund to be one of the most successful pro wrestlers in wwe history. As we know, that has not happened, but a big step in the right direction occurred on monday night raw this week with the news that bob backlund was going into the halls 20 class. Bob backlund is a fourtime former wwf world heavyweight champion and a. I watched a few of his matches in the 70s and 80s as a kid. Join andy malnoske from wrestlecon in manhattan as part of wrestlemania weekend as we discuss backlund s storied career. However, in november of 1979, at a crosspromotional show in japan, antonio inoki defeated backlund. Bob backlund wrestlers database cagematch the internet. Robert lee bob backlund born august 14, 1949 is an american professional wrestler with an inring career spanning more than 30 years.

At times he demonstrated his cardiovascular prowess with some unusual exercises. After doing the harvard step test, backlund gets whipped. Bob backlund is standing there with his wife and an aide shaking hands, taking photos and talking about his platform to a small crowd that has lined up to get a picture and shake bob backlund s hand. He was trained by the legendary verne gagne in minnesota. Wonderful paul orndorff, rowdy roddy ppper, tully blanchard, the sheepherders, bob backlund, harley race, ricky the dragon steamboat, ravishing rick rude, nature boy ric flair, american dream dusty rhodes. From allamerican boy to professional wrestlings world champion 97816216958. He has been married to corrine gentzkow since october 31, 1974. Stream bob backlund feat hus kingpin by westsidegunn from desktop or your mobile device. Bob backlund wrote in his autobiography that nick had a great head for the game, a wonderful sense of ring psychology, and an uncanny ability to use his intelligence and cockiness to get under the peoples skin.

According to the companys record books, bob backlund s first reign as wwe champion is the second longest in history. Backlund holds the record for the secondlongest wwe championship reign, ahead of hulk hogans first reign and behind bruno sammartinos first. After doing the harvard step test, backlund gets whipped by slaughter back when bob backlund was wwf champion in the early 1980s, he was often pushed as someone who had freakish conditioning. Heres a card from claws backlund record booki would love to see make it out of the vault one day. Tatankas undefeated record is ended randy savage won the 1993 royal rumble.

Wrestling legend bob backlund visits berlin library. Apr 09, 20 after winning the wwe title at survivor series 1994, bob backlund explains his excitement by comparing himself to god. Release date for bob backlunds book, shelly martinez ode to triple h, legends seminar. Bob backlund is an american professional wrestler with an inring career that spanned over 30 years.

Colin ainsworth medianews group the book on former pro wrestling champin. The hart family got involved, and backlund s mental state was in question throughout. Brock lesnar surpasses john cena in the wwe record books heres all the wrestlers released by the wwe due to coronavirus cuts nxt releases deonna purrazzo and more due to coronavirus cuts. While the idea of their final match at wrestlemania 11 may have sounded good in theory, according to bret hart, this match with bob backlund was his least. Bayleys new deadlift record photo, diamond dallas page promo. However, at the 1993 royal rumble, backlund, the number two entrant lasted sixtyone minutes and ten seconds, a duration record that stood until. Discover information about bob backlund and view their match history at the internet wrestling database. His 2,5 days on top from february 20, 1978 to december 26, 1983 are bettered. The estimated speaking fee range to book bob backlund for your event is available upon request. Where is 78 wwwf heavyweight champion bob backlund now. On may 11, 1994, he beat rick martel by pinfall in hokkaido, japan. Bob backlund was born on august 14, 1950 in princeton, minnesota, usa as robert lee backlund.

Search bob backlunds winloss record at the internet wrestling database. Bob holly vs mr bob backlund superstars oct 22nd, 1994 by monsoon classic. A list of the bestselling professional wrestling books of all time, such as. Buy online, pick up in store is currently unavailable, but this item may be available for instore purchase. Wrestling legend bob backlund visits berlin library longtime wrestling fans got to meet a legend and kids got a lesson in what it takes to become a champion when twotime world wrestling. Bob backlund s book pushed back again, jake roberts. Three years ago his book backlund from allamerican boy to professional wrestlings world champion was published. Bob backlund simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

Heavyweight champion, and holds the record for second longest possession of the. Lesnar now trails bob backlund, hulk hogan, and bruno sammartino for the most days spent as world champion. In the weeks and months that followed, bob backlund began to unfold before the publics eye. After leaving the awa, backlund traveled the united states, working for the national wrestling alliance in its various territories. Their matches popularized pro wrestling in japan and gave the sport mainstream acceptance. Backlund was the last wwf champion to defend his claim throughout the world in a. At this point, wwe had undergone many changes, and backlund s boynextdoor looks and eartoear grin didnt receive the same reaction they once had. Brock lesnar surpasses john cena in the wwe record books.