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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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Jan 7, 2023 · "The Model" Rick Martel, in an interview, shared a story involving Bob Backlund in the 1970s. The two were drinking in a bar in 1975 when a drunk trucker wanted to test how strong wrestlers are by challenging Backlund to an arm-wrestling contest. Backlund initially declined the challenge, but the trucker's constant appeals made him accept it.
Jun 19, 2021 · 6 He Can Arm Wrestle, Too. In a shoot interview, “The Model” Rick Martel shared a fun story about Bob Backlund. In 1975, they were drinking in a Florida dive bar when a drunk trucker wanted to see just how tough wrestlers were by challenging them to an arm-wrestling match. Backlund politely declined, but the trucker kept pestering them, so ...
Aug 2, 2020 · 1976: Bob Backlund wrestled throughout the Midwestern United States held the NWA Missouri Heavyweight title. 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.
Bob Backlund was a WWE Legend who went from beloved champion to shocking madman throughout the course of a career that spanned across three decades. Relive Backlund's legacy with this gallery full of classic photos.
Oct 2, 2022 · Bob Backlund is a legend in the pro wrestling industry. He experienced success as both an adored hero and a loathed villain in a WWE career that spanned three decades. But there’s a funny story ...
Sep 15, 2015 · Robert Lee Bob” Backlund is the former two-time World Wrestling Federation Heavyweight Champion, with an in-ring career that has spanned nearly 40 years. He has wrestled nearly every big name in the sport, including Hulk Hogan, Ric Flair, Superfly” Jimmy Snuka, Rowdy” Roddy Piper, Macho Man” Randy Savage, and André the Giant.
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