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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. His 2,135-day reign is recognized as the ...
- 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
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- 234 lb (106 kg)
- 1973
Learn about the life and career of Bob Backlund, a former WWE Champion who also 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.
Mar 27, 2023 · Learn how Bob Backlund rose from homelessness and obscurity to become the WWWF/WWF World Champion for almost six years, facing legends like Harley Race, Hulk Hogan, and Ric Flair. Discover his transformation from the "All-American Boy" to the "Mr. Backlund" heel character in the '90s.
Learn about Bob Backlund, the former WWE Champion who went from hero to villain in three decades of wrestling. Find out his signature moves, career highlights, Hall of Fame induction and more.
Watch a video playlist of Bob Backlund's transformation from WWE Champion to unhinged wrestler in the '90s. See his matches with Johnny Rodz, Hulk Hogan, and others.
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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.
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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