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Dec 26, 1983 · The Iron Sheik: WWE Championship Match - December 26, 1983. The Iron Sheik challenges Bob Backlund for the WWE Championship at Madison Square Garden on the day after Christmas of 1983 in a bout that would change the course of WWE history.
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Bob Backlund vs. The Iron Sheik. Date: 26.12.1983. Promotion: World Wrestling Federation. Match type: Singles. Event: WWF on MSG Network ( Card with guide) 5.86. Current Total Rating (?) Valid votes: 6. Number of comments: 5. 10.0 0x. 9.0 0x. 8.0 0x. 7.0 1x. 3x. 5.0 2x. 4.0 0x. 3.0 0x. 2.0 0x. 1.0 0x. 0.0 0x. Average rating: 5.83 [6]
Jun 23, 2016 · World Champion Bob Backlund vs. Iron Sheik The crowd gives Backlund a big ovation as they chant “USA!” Sheik jumps Backlund to start and he uses his robe cord to choke him, then the robe itself. Sheik works over Backlund’s upper back and neck area before locking on a arm bar.
Jun 7, 2023 · The Iron Sheik Defeated Bob Backlund In 1983 To Win The WWF Championship. Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images. But all of Sheik's work peaked upon his return to WWF. Backlund was into his fifth year...