Yahoo Web Search

Search results

1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Bob_BacklundBob Backlund - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Bob_Backlund

   • Cached

   Bob Backlund. Robert Louis Backlund (born August 14, 1949) 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/WWF Championship on two occasions.

   • Billed height: 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
   • Children: 1

   • Billed weight: 234 lb (106 kg)
   • Debut: 1973

2. Videos

   • 

     1:33

     youtube.com

     Bob Backlund vs. Billy Graham: February 20, 1978

     Feb 2, 2012

     162.7K Views

   • 

     1:1:24

     facebook.com

     Bob Backlund - Full Career Interview

     Nov 30, 2023

     414 Views

   • 

     2:19

     youtube.com

     Jesse Ventura - What Bob Backlund was Like to Wrestle

     Jul 22, 2023

     131.1K Views

   View all

3. www.wwe.com › classics › wherearetheynowWhere Are They Now? Bob Backlund | WWE

   www.wwe.com › classics › wherearetheynow

   • Cached

   Learn about the career and life of Bob Backlund, a former WWE Champion who became Mr. Backlund, a bowtie-wearing madman who challenged fans to recite U.S. presidents. Find out how he started wrestling, who he faced in the ring and what he does now.

4. prowrestlingstories.com › bob-backlundBob Backlund – Humble Beginnings to Championship Gold

   prowrestlingstories.com › bob-backlund

   • Cached

   Mar 27, 2023 · Learn about the wrestling career of Bob Backlund, from his humble beginnings to his championship glory in the WWWF/WWF. Discover how he faced top opponents, earned respect and admiration, and became a different character in the '90s.

5. Images

   • 
   • 
   • 
   • 

   View all

6. www.wwe.com › superstars › bob-backlundBob Backlund | WWE

   www.wwe.com › superstars › bob-backlund

   • Cached

   Learn about Bob Backlund, the seventh WWE Champion and a 2013 Hall of Fame inductee who started as a fan favorite and became a heel villain. Find out his height, weight, signature move, opponents, achievements and more on his official WWE Alumni profile.

7. www.wwe.com › videos › playlistsBob Backlund: from champion to madman | WWE

   www.wwe.com › videos › playlists

   • Cached

   Bob Backlund vs. Johnny Rodz: Championship Wrestling, August 9, 1980. Watch this video playlist that demonstrates Bob Backlund's stunning evolution from beloved WWE Champion of the '70s and '80s, and into an uncontrollable bowtie-clad madman in the '90s.

   • Video Duration: 5 min

8. People also ask

   When did Bob Backlund lose the WWE Championship?

   • On Dec. 26, 1983, Bob Backlund lost the WWE Championship to The Iron Sheik when Backlund's manager, WWE Hall of Famer Arnold Skaaland, threw in the towel to end the match. Weeks later, Sheik would lose the title to Hulk Hogan, ushering in a new era in World Wrestling Entertainment.

   Where Are They Now? Bob Backlund | WWE

   www.wwe.com/classics/wherearetheynow/bobbacklund

   See all results for this question

   Who is Bob Backlund?

   • After many references to Bob Backlund were made by Kevin Nash, he officially debuted in Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) in January 2007, at the Final Resolution pay-per-view, judging the finals of the Paparazzi Championship Series (PCS) between Alex Shelley and Austin Starr.

   Bob Backlund - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Backlund

   See all results for this question

   How long did Bob Backlund last?

   • When it came to the eventual dethroning of Bob Backlund in December 1983, the Iron Sheik is certainly proud of having been the man to do it, even if in the history books, he is considered a transitional champion who held the title for only 28 days (similar to Ivan Koloffs’s 21 days, and Stan Stasiak’s nine days).

   Bob Backlund – Humble Beginnings to Championship Gold

   prowrestlingstories.com/pro-wrestling-stories/bob-backlund/

   See all results for this question

   How did Bob Backlund win the WWF World Championship?

   • Bob Backlund pinned WWWF World Champion Superstar Billy Graham to win the title at 15:51 with the atomic drop, even though the champion's foot was on the bottom rope during the pinfall. ^ "WWF Show Results 1978". February 23, 1978. WWWF World Champion Bob Backlund fought NWA World Champion Harley Race to a draw ^ "WWF Show Results 1979".

   Bob Backlund - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Backlund

   See all results for this question

9. nwhof.org › hall_of_fame › bio_by_nameBob Backlund - National Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum

   nwhof.org › hall_of_fame › bio_by_name

   • Cached

   Learn about Bob Backlund, the longest-reigning world champion of the modern era in the WWF and the WWE. He was a two-time All-American wrestler from North Dakota State and a professional wrestling inductee in 2013.

10. www.foxsports.com › wwe › bob-backlund-superstar-bioBob Backlund Bio Information - WWE | FOX Sports

    www.foxsports.com › wwe › bob-backlund-superstar-bio

    • Cached

    Backlund was a television staple after arriving in WWE thanks to his boyish demeanor and superior talent, and on Feb. 20, 1978, he achieved what few before him had ever done and won the WWE ...