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Bob Backlund
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
My Way: The Life and Legacy of Pat Patterson
as Bob Backlund
WWE Royal Rumble 2000
as Mr. Bob Backlund
WWE Royal Rumble 1995
as Mr. Bob Backlund
WWE WrestleMania 13
as Mr. Bob Backlund (Manager)
WWE WrestleMania IX
as Bob Backlund
WWE WrestleMania XI
as Mr. Bob Backlund
WWE Survivor Series 1994
as Mr. Bob Backlund
Trish & Lita – Best Friends, Better Rivals
as Bob Backlund
WWE U.K. Rampage 1993
as Bob Backlund
WWE Brawl in the Family
as Mr. Bob Backlund
