Bob backlund defeats bret hart to win the wwf championship. Yokozunas second title reign lasted 280 days and, by beating luger. Bob backlund is a 1 time wwf tag team champion with pedro morales and 4 time wwwfwwf champion. Steve backlund s most popular book is victorious mindsets.
Bob backlund and bret hart were part of a heated feud on television that culminated in an i quit match at wrestlemania 11 on april 2nd, 1995. Miller, includes interviews with roddy piper, ric flair, the iron sheik and vince mcmahon. Again hof is a work, but someone like backlund should be recognized. Just saw on wwe raw that bob backlund will go into the wwe hof this year. Bob explains how he transformed himself into a super high energy person. Then, in 1992, bret the hitman hart beat flair for the world title and held it for an.
Shawn is also a published author, with a nonfiction book about the. According to this match, this had way more heat than anything bret and backlund were doing, which makes the decision to have their match at wrestlemania a real head scratcher. Bret hitman hart and his often overlooked first wwf title reign. Why did bob backlund lose the wwf championship to diesel. If you wanna know exactly how vince beat triple h, heres a link.
Steve backlund has 20 books on goodreads with 10 ratings. Robert lee bob backlund born august 14, 1949 is an american professional wrestler. Backlund made his wwf return on july 1, 1992 in white plains, new york and defeated skinner by pinfall. Robert louis backlund born august 14, 1949 is an american retired professional wrestler with an inring career spanning over 30 years, best known for his tenures in the world wide wrestling federationworld wrestling federation wwwfwwf, later known as world wrestling entertainment and currently simply known as wwe, where he is a twotime wwwfwwf heavyweight championwwf. In the weeks and months that followed, bob backlund began to unfold before the publics eye. However, as he nears the age of 50, it is unlikely that bob backlund, or even mr. Greg valentine wwf title held up 10191981 part search. Backlund went on to join the wwwf in 1977 and on february 20th 1978 he captured the wwwf championship and went on to hold the title for six years. So instead of the long backlund title reign building diesel as the heir. Bob backlund record book comments the clawmasters archives. Books by steve backlund author of victorious mindsets. The hart family got involved, and backlund s mental state was in question throughout.
Bob backlund told me the most step ups he ever did at one time was 8 hours with 30 minutes off, that is a long time to do step ups. Bob backlund author of backlund goodreads share book. Because he was so bland when compared to the more flashy. The diesel reign was planned as far back as the summer of 94.
From very humble beginnings, to turbulent teenage years, to finding a passion that spurred years of hard work, to eventual unprecedented success, the book truly encapsulates how. Backlund did a great job with that angle and made himself relevant again. I dont remember the year but diesel won the title over backlund at a house show. He claims that he will indent former in wwf champion diesel s forehead when they face off in the future and how he will win the royal rumble match, thereby being by the side of god again. Diesel defeated bob backlund in 8 seconds to win the wwf title. Stone cold steve austin, triple h, hulk hogan, bruno sammartino, and a. Diesel and shawn michaels defend the wwf tag team championships against razor ramon and the 123 kid on wwf action zone this sunday.
From allamerican boy to professional wrestlings world champion hardcover september 15, 2015. It would have been better for sid and the kid to face the gunns for the tag titles or book the kid against jannetty. Backlund was never intended to be anything more than a transitional champion, a way to get the belt off bret and over to diesel while still protecting that diesel. They also have a daughter, carrrie backlund, who works as a marine biologist in florida. Instead, bret beats lawler out of the ring and will have to fight another day. I remember bob backlund s career well under the vince mcmahan organization. They showed a little clip on the sat or sun morning show and that was it. Stream bob backlund feat hus kingpin by westsidegunn from desktop or your mobile device. From allamerican boy to professional wrestlings world champion by bob backlund, robert h.
Crazy bob horrified the young wwe audience, and became one of the most noteworthy happenings of 1994. I doubt a second book about his postwrestling days would go over well, but i would love to hear more about bob backlund the man vs bob backlund the. Bob backlund beats doink with the crossface chicken wing. According to the official wwe title history, bob backlund defeated superstar billy graham for the world wide wrestling federation championship in february of 1978, and lost it to the iron sheik in december of 1983.
Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Just like that diesel was one of the most popular guys in the wwf. The former threetime world champion began a fulltime schedule. Ironically enough, that would ultimately be the match in which vince took the belt off diesel a year later. Owen beat matt hardy on superstars on december 2 and he completes a relatively easy sweep of the hardy boys as diesel is shown watching the match. Graham, who was traditionally a rule breaker, had the rules broken on him for a change. He is an actor, known for pro wrestling usa 1984, wwe smackdown. He was successful in his third attempt to swing the clubs, and the sheik immediately attacked him from behind, injuring his neck. Bob backlund was one of the most technically gifted wrestlers to ever step foot inside the squared circle.
Backlund was never intended to be anything more than a transitional champion, a way to get the belt off bret and over to diesel while still protecting that diesel bret money match. More than a decade since he lost his first wwe title, bob backlund was once again the champ. He has been married to corrine gentzkow since october 31, 1974. However, there are some legit people in the business. Since su r vivor series weve had the small matter of diesel defeating bob backlund for the wwf title just three days later. Diesel is the man who ended bob backlunds title reign, and then big. Diesel beats bob backlund for the wwf championship nov. So instead of the long backlund title reign building diesel as the heir apparent, mcmahon decided to shock fans by the quick switch and do it in a fashion to make diesel look like a monster. I wouldve liked to hold it for longer, but three days later i lost it to diesel.
Bob holly vs mr bob backlund superstars oct 22nd, 1994. He had becomes a controversial figure because he was a rather bland champion who decidedly lacked charisma, but he maintained. Backlund by bob backlund overdrive rakuten overdrive. Bob backlund feat hus kingpin by westsidegunn west side. Bob backlund, 4th of july, 1982 july 4th, 2010 admin leave a comment go to comments as gordon solie says, certainly, when these two men meet, it has to be an alltime classic confrontation between the two greatest champions this nationand this worldhas ever known. Its a trick, as doink was underneath the ring the whole time and trips up bob backlund from behind, starting the match. Beginners guide to new japan pro wrestling book or cook. Bob backlund is a actor and former professional wrestler. Aug 24, 2011 diesel defeats bob backlund for the wwe championship in eight seconds.
Instead of diesel, razor ramon beats bob backlund for the wwf championship in msg. Oct 01, 2017 bob backlund defeats bret hart to win the wwf championship. Promos from bob backlund and diesel 12041994 by top turnbuckle. Im open to opinions suggesting batista beating super cena or diesel squashing backlund were good too, which makes you wonder why they. Robert louis backlund born august 14, 1949 is an american retired professional wrestler with. A bob backlund figure shouldnt blow me away, but mattel did everything right with this figure from the stunning head sculpt to the important accessories. Bob backlund began life as a poor farm boy in the little village of princeton, minnesota, with a population of just over 2,000 people. Backlund won with his signature crossface chickenwing submission hold.
Three nights later at a house show at madison square garden on november 26, 1994, diesel got a wwf championship match with new champion bob backlund. Bob holly vs mr bob backlund superstars oct 22nd, 1994 by monsoon classic. Diesel kicked backlund in the gut and gave him the jackknife powerbomb for the 123 to become the new wwf champion in what was then the quickest match in wwfe history in just eight seconds. Bret gives chase after nakano, but hakushi and shinja stand in his way. Lessons and stories on life from wrestling legend bob backlund, was released on september 18, 2015. Bob backlund is set to face doink, but dink shows up without doink. Shawn michaels defeats aldo montoya and barry horowitz and bob backlund and bob holly and diesel and dory funk jr. Bret took some time off to film a tv show, leaving diesel and backlund to have a house show run so bad they actually stopped doing the match and replaced backlund with jeff jarrett. Instead of diesel, razor ramon beats bob backlund for the wwf. But still to this day, he does 30 minutes of step ups everyday on a 15. From allamerican boy to professional wrestlings world champion.
The iron sheik returned to the wwf in 1983 and challenged bob backlund for wwf world heavyweight championship again. From failed gimmicks to recordbreaking wwf champion. Backlund is a vibrant new voice in crime writing and one to watch. The diesel power era had begun that night and bob backlund s big heel run became just a blur. Bob backlund shows up again before the end of the show and dances around in the ring. Bob backlunds 2nd championship win wrestlezone forums. If you like this site, please consider a small donation that will keep the site alive and advertisingfree in the future. The 63yearold from princeton, minnesota was an allamerican in both football and wrestling but it was the latter that he pursued a career in. However, in november of 1979, at a crosspromotional show in japan, antonio inoki defeated backlund. Their conflict led to a showdown at survivor series in 1994, in which mr.
One can only imagine what kind of havoc backlund would have continued with had diesel not been given the belt so quickly, and it wasnt too long after that the badass decay set in. And even though its been 24 years since backlund was a wwf champion, he still maintains great shape, working out more than two hours a day and, according to backlund, maintaining a resting heart rate of 52 beats per minute. Backlund accepted, and on the december 24 episode of all american wrestling, also accepted sheiks weekly persian club challenge. Diesel kicked backlund in the stomach, hit him with a jackknife powerbomb and pinned him in eight seconds. From allamerican boy to professional wrestlings world champion at. With his biography out, the allamerican boy looks at a fond run. From allamerican boy to professional wrestlings world champion is a fascinating and inspiring journey into the life of pro wrestling legend, bob backlund. Diesel squashed bob backlund in eight seconds to win the title for the first time. Bob backlund remains true to his allamerican roots fox sports. Robert lee backlund was born august 14th 1949 in princeton, minnesota. Why did bob backlund lose the wwf championship to diesel at a.
Harley race passes away tales of his tenacity and strength. He was a belowaverage student with a lackluster work ethic and a bad attitude, who hung with the wrong crowd and made a lot of bad choices. Sep 15, 2015 bob backlund began life as a poor farm boy in the little village of princeton, minnesota, with a population of just over 2,000 people. Diesel defeats bob backlund for the wwe championship youtube. Ranking the greatest wwe champions of all time bleacher report. Three days later at a house show in madison square garden diesel beat bob backlund who just beat bret hart for the title at survivor series for the wwf title in eight seconds. Scotts blog of doom, a blog about wwe wrestling and comic books. He beats the big show with the same choke he used to kill his son. He is best known for working for the world wide wrestling federationworld wrestling federation from 1977 to 1984. Godwinn and hunter hearst helmsley and isaac yankem dds and jake roberts and jerry lawler and kama and king mabel and marty jannetty and owen hart and. Dec 14, 2017 so instead of the long backlund title reign building diesel as the heir apparent, mcmahon decided to shock fans by the quick switch and do it in a fashion to make diesel look like a monster. Diesel defeats bob backlund for the wwe championship. I will personally email you after placing an order. Bob backlund was born on august 14, 1950 in princeton, minnesota, usa as robert lee backlund.
Diesel defeats bob backlund for the wwe championship in eight seconds. The diesel power era had begun that night and bob backlunds big heel run became just a blur. Backlund s lofty spot within the history books is secure, and there seems to be nothing left for him to prove. While the idea of their final match at wrestlemania 11 may have sounded good in theory, according to bret hart, this match with bob backlund was his least. Diesel beats bob backlund house show 1994 8 seconds. Bob backlund and bret hart their feud and harts most. We knew this turn was coming and the fans loved it when it finally happened. Wwe has opened it up a bit more like in that wwe 50 book and in the history of wrestlemania one, they openly say on xx future events would tarnish the moment but at the time it was a great thing. Brian mcgilloway, new york times bestselling author of little girl lost. Photo courtesy of gary michael cappettas book, bodyslams, memoirs of a wrestling pitchman.
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