Bob Backlund
Biography
Robert Lee "Bob" Backlund is an American professional wrestler with an in-ring career that spanned over 30 years. Over that time, he was a two-time WWWF/WWF Champion. Backlund holds the record for the second longest reign as WWE Champion in history, ahead of Hulk Hogan's first reign and behind Bruno Sammartino's first. On January 21, 2013, he was announced as a member of the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2013. Backlund was also an accomplished amateur wrestler, wrestling for the North Dakota State University Bison in the late 1960s to early 1970s. Backlund continues to work in the pro wrestling business in various capacities. In 2000, Backlund unsuccessfully ran for a Connecticut seat in Congress on a Republican ticket.
Known For
Bob Backlund
WWE Wrestling Grudge Matches
Mr. Bob Backlund
WWE Brawl in the Family
Mr. Bob Backlund
WWE WrestleMania XI
Mr. Bob Backlund (Manager)
WWE WrestleMania 13
Himself
Hollywood Hulk Hogan: Hulk Still Rules
Self
WWE Hall Of Fame 2013
Mr. Bob Backlund (Ringside)
TNA Destination X 2007
Mr. Bob Backlund (Judge)
TNA Final Resolution 2007
Friar Chuck
In the Land of Merry Misfits
Bob Backlund
WWE U.K. Rampage 1993
Mr. Bob Backlund (Appearance)
TNA Against All Odds 2007
Mr. Bob Backlund
WWE Royal Rumble 2000
Bob Backlund
PWUSA Star Wars
Bob Backlund
PWUSA Mayhem at The Meadowlands
Bob Backlund
WWE Showdown at Shea '80
Bob Backlund
WWE: Best of WWE at Madison Square Garden
WWE: 20 Years Too Soon - The Superstar Billy Graham Story
Bob Backlund
WWE: Top 50 Superstars of All Time
JCW Legends and Icons
Bob Backlund (Manager)
WWE Battleground 2016
WWE: The History Of The WWE Championship
Bob Backlund
Ring Roasts I: A Comedic Tribute to The Iron Sheik
Himself
RFVideo Face Off Vol. 7: Old School 101
WWE: Legends of Wrestling - Hulk Hogan and Bob Backlund
Bob Backlund (Ringside)
TNA Lockdown 2007
Bob Backlund
AWA StarCage
Bob Backlund (archive footage)
Trish & Lita – Best Friends, Better Rivals
Bob Backlund
Battlarts Battle Fiction
Self
WWE The Brawl to End it All
Himself
AWA Wrestling For a Cure
Himself
NWA The Last Tangle in Tampa
Bob Backlund
TNA Slammiversary 2007
Bob Backlund
TNA Victory Road 2007
Bob Backlund
UWF Beach Brawl
Mr. Bob Backlund
WWE In Your House 3: Triple Header
Mr. Bob Backlund
WWE Royal Rumble 1996
Bob Backlund
WWE Royal Rumble 1993
Bob Backlund
WWE WrestleMania IX
Bob Backlund
WWE SummerSlam Spectacular 1993
Bob Backlund
WWE Royal Rumble 1994
Mr. Bob Backlund (Appearance)
WWE Survivor Series Showdown 1994
Mr. Bob Backlund
WWE Survivor Series 1994
Mr. Bob Backlund
WWE Royal Rumble 1995
Mr. Bob Backlund
WWE March to WrestleMania XI
Bob Backlund
My Way: The Life and Legacy of Pat Patterson
WWF Mega Matches '95
Bob Backlund
WWE at Madison Square Garden: October 17, 1983
Bob Backlund
Shawn Michaels: Hits from the Heartbreak Kid
Bob Backlund
Inside the Steel Cage
Bob Backlund
Invasion of the Bodyslammers
Bob Backlund
WWE UK Rampage '93
Bob Backlund (Archive Footage)
The Greatest Stars of the 80's
Bob Backlund
Big Daddy Cool Diesel
Self
WWE Hall Of Fame 1994
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
54
Gender
Male
Birthday
1949-08-14
Place of Birth
Princeton, Minnesota, USA
Also Known As
Bob Backlund