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Who is Bob Backlund?
Bob Backlund. Actor: WWF Championship Wrestling. Robert Louis Backlund is an American retired amateur and professional wrestler. He is best known for his appearances in the World Wide Wrestling Federation/World Wrestling Federation from 1976 to 1984 and in the 1990s, where he held the WWWF Championship/WWF Championship on two occasions.

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When did Bob Backlund become a wrestler?
The year 1976 marked Bob Backlund’s foray into the WWE, which at the time was called the World Wide Wrestling Federation, and would be challenging top heel Superstar Billy Graham for the WWE Championship within months.

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Who is Dan Backlund & how did he become a professional wrestler?
Backlund was trained for professional wrestling by renowned trainer Eddie Sharkey and made his debut for the American Wrestling Association in 1973. Backlund's clean cut look and technical approach made him a natural face, and he quickly got over with the fans.

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Why did Bob Backlund leave WWE?
Bob Backlund put him over as the new face of the company. Bob Backlund had a legendary resume in wrestling, having reigned for nearly six years straight as WWE Champion from the 1970s into the early 1980s. Backlund had a strained relationship with Vincent K. McMahon that led him to leave the company for most of The Golden Era.

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Robert Louis Backlund is an American retired amateur and professional wrestler. He is best known for his appearances in the World Wide Wrestling Federation/World Wrestling Federation from 1976 to 1984 and in the 1990s, where he held the WWWF Championship/WWF Championship on two occasions.
- Birth Date: August 14, 1949

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In 1969 during his freshman year, Backlund was an All American in both football and wrestling (191 lbs finishing 3rd) while at Waldorf Junior College in Forest City, IA. During his sophomore campaign, Backlund focused on wrestling and once again earned All American Honors (190 lbs and National Runner Up). Backlund was an amateur wrestler at North D...

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Backlund was also a guest on MTV's Singled Out, where he acted in sketches with host Jenny McCarthy and Chris Hardwick. The work caught the eye of director Keven Undergaro and producer Maria Menounos. He was subsequently cast to play the role of "Friar Chuck", alongside Menounos and John Waters, in the comedy feature film In the Land of Merry Misfi...

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Backlund and his wife, Corki (a high school physical education teacher) have a daughter named Carrie. They live in Glastonbury, Connecticut.

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Jul 12, 2023 · Bob Backlund, a WWE Hall of Famer, held the championship for almost six years, showcasing unmatched stamina and skill in the ring. Known for his unique wrestling style and disciplined lifestyle, Bob Backlund continues to be respected and revered by wrestling fans worldwide.
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As WWF champion, he has the longest reign of any world champion of the modern era at 2135 days. Backlund stopped wrestling full-time in 1984, but returned once again to the WWE in 1993. He defeated Bret Hart at the 1994 Survivor Series to claim his second world title.
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Robert Lee "Bob" Backlund (born August 14, 1949) is an American professional wrestler. He is best known for working for the World Wide Wrestling Federation/World Wrestling Federation from 1977 to 1984.
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Backlund was an amateur wrestler at North Dakota State University, winning the Division II NCAA Championship at 190 pounds in 1971. In 1972 Backlund moved up to the Heavyweight class and finished 5th at the NCAA DII Nationals.
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Bob Backlund Wrestling History. Bob Backlund is a four-time former WWF World Heavyweight Champion and a. legendary mat artist. He was trained by the legendary Verne Gagne in Minnesota. Backlund was the last WWF Champion to defend his claim throughout the World in a. sport divided by territories.