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Backlund's autobiography, The All-American Boy: Lessons and Stories on Life from Wrestling Legend Bob Backlund, was released on September 18, 2015. The 452-page book, contributed to by Robert H. Miller, includes interviews with Roddy Piper, Ric Flair, The Iron Sheik and Vince McMahon. [61]
^ Bob Backlund took the record of longevity lasting 1:01:10 in a Royal Rumble, beating the previous time held by Ric Flair from Royal Rumble (1992). This record would stand for 11 years, until Chris Benoit broke it at Royal Rumble (2004). ^ Giant González was not an entrant in the Rumble. This was his WWF debut.
Lawrence Whistler (born December 5, 1951), better known by the ring name Larry Zbyszko, is an American retired professional wrestler.He is perhaps best known for his feud with his mentor, Bruno Sammartino, during the early 1980s as well as his work as a wrestler and color commentator for World Championship Wrestling.
Maria Menounos to Induct Bob Backlund into WWE ® Hall of Fame STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- WWE (NYS: WWE) announced today that Extra Host Maria Menounos will induct Bob Backlund into the ...
Bret Hart faced Bob Backlund in an "I Quit" match at WrestleMania. The feud began the previous summer, when Hart defended the WWF Championship against Backlund. Backlund mistakenly thought he won the match and began celebrating, but Hart pinned him to retain the title. After the match, Backlund turned heel by attacking Hart. [18]
WrestleMania IX was the ninth annual WrestleMania professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event produced by the World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now WWE). The event took place on April 4, 1993, at Caesars Palace in the Las Vegas suburb of Paradise, Nevada.
The Iron Sheik wins the WWF Championship from Bob Backlund, December 26, 1983. The Iron Sheik returned to the WWF in September 1983 and challenged Bob Backlund for WWF World Heavyweight Championship again. Backlund accepted, and on the December 24 episode of All- American Wrestling, also accepted Sheik's weekly Persian club challenge. He was ...
After Owen was unable to win the title, [8] he helped Bob Backlund win the belt from Bret at Survivor Series 1994. [9] Three days after Survivor Series, Diesel faced Backlund and won the title belt. [10] He agreed to grant a title shot to Bret Hart, who, like Diesel, was also a fan-favorite. [11] Diesel as WWF World Heavyweight Champion.
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