Lessons and stories on life from wrestling legend bob backlund, was released on september 18, 2015. Jack and jerry brisco i will give all credit to dave meltzer on this one. 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. Exclusive ernie ladd vs bruno sammartino msg 3176 full match. Wwe hall of famer bob backlund recently appeared on the two man power trip podcast to discuss various topics. Whatever your specialtygrip, olympic lifting, strongman, highland gamesand whether you are world class or mortal, if you like strength, the ironmind forum is for you. Steve travis valiantbroslou albano vs larry zbyszkoivan putskitony garea bulldog brower v. I do not know who would book a scientific match with a luchadore against an amateur expert. Robert lee bob backlund is an american professional wrestler with an inring career spanning over 30 years. Whenever a takedown would occur, bob would usually break the hold and stand back up.
The two renewed their rivalry from a year earlier where duncum had been backlund s number one contender for that title in the wwwf. Robert louis backlund born august 14, 1949 is an american retired professional wrestler with. Diesel defeats bob backlund for the wwe championship in. Backlund holds the record for the secondlongest wwe championship reign, ahead of hulk hogans first reign and behind bruno sammartinos first. Irwin ernie roth august 30, 1926 october 12, 1983, known by the ring names the grand. Scheduled to wrestle herb gallant in his first midatlantic tv bout, instead ladd approached announcer bob caudle in his street clothes, with apparently no intention of wrestling.
Backlund holds the record for the second longest wwe world heavyweight championship reign, behind bruno sammartinos first. 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. 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. Peter maivia vs bob backlund feud on gmcs patron page.
Ladd had many matches against wrestling champions bruno samartino, pedro morales and bob backlund and opposed andre the giant, whom ladd referred to as andre the dummy. Wrestling ii feuds with austin idol bruno sammartino, wrestling wwe, i 8, home. He subsequently was voted into the louisiana sports hall of fame. Ernie ladd appeared in an episode of that 70s show, the same one where the rock played his own father, rocky johnson. Bob holly vs mr bob backlund superstars oct 22nd, 1994 by monsoon classic. Today, we look back on that heel run, a run which culminated in grabbing the wwe title. Bob backlund remains true to his allamerican roots fox. Ernie ladd pro wrestling fandom pro wrestling wiki pro wrestling.
Ernie the cat ladd was the man who officially inducted the junkyard dog into the wwe hall of fame. Wwf worldchampion bob backlund vs chief peter maivia ivan koloff vs dusty rhodes ernie ladd v. At the survivor series 94, backlund defeated bret hart in a submission match when a heel owen hart convinced the hart matriarch helen to throw a towel into the ring. Peter maivia vs bob backlund feud on gmcs patron page youtube. If you dont keep up with wrestling these days, 66yearold backlund is back on tv, playing the role of a coach to current wwe wrestler darren young. Wwe legends book by brian solomon official publisher page.
Bob backlund remains true to his allamerican roots fox sports. Ernest ernie ladd november 28, 1938 march 10, 2007 was an american professional wrestler. Wrestling poster superstar billy graham vs bob backlund. And what would a stan hansen book be without personal stories about the time he spent with bruiser brody. Bob backlund vs cowboy bob orton philadelphia spectrum 52282. From allamerican boy to professional wrestlings world champion is a fascinating and inspiring journey into the life of pro wrestling legend, bob backlund.
Bob backlund had his foreman moment and became the wwf champion once more. Inside wrestling may 1973 wrestling posters, mens wrestling, ernie ladd, buddy rogers. Caudle admonished ladd, youre supposed to be up in the ring. Berzerker vs bob backlund wwf philadelphia january 8th, 1993 roy luciers wrestling classics. See more ideas about wrestling, sports and wrestling news. The iron sheik challenges bob backlund for the wwe championship at madison square garden on the day after christmas of 1983 in a bout that would change the course of wwe history. Bob backlund vs swede hansonwwf 9 25 1982superstar billy graham destroys wwf tittle belt. When the international wrestling association had its brief run in the new york area, ladd lost a two out of. Details about 1978 championship wrestling baltimore civic center, george steele, bob backlund. Ladd refused to do jobs at the time if they were videotaped.
Backlund, managed by arnold skaaland defends the wwf title belt against the big cat. Jun 17, 2016 and what an electric debut it was for the cat, ernie ladd. Bob backlund is a actor and former professional wrestler. He has been married to corrine gentzkow since october 31, 1974. Robert lee backlund princeton minnesota, 14 augustus 1949, beter bekend onder zijn worstelnaam bob backlund, is een amerikaans professioneel worstelaar en acteur. Bob backlund vs doink wrestling challenge june 20th, 1993 by monsoon classic. Slaughter, big cat ernie ladd, ox baker, and cowboy bob orton. Bob backlund vs superstar billy graham lumberjack match 12 28 1982. He was a twotime wwwfwwf world heavyweight champion. Robert lee bob backlund born august 14, 1949 is an american professional wrestler with an inring career spanning more than 30 years. On february 20, 1978, bob backlund took on superstar billy graham for the wwf. Diesel defeats bob backlund for the wwe championship in eight. Funeral arrangements are pending, according to ladds widow.
Sep 17, 2019 peter maivia vs bob backlund feud on gmcs patron page. Robert lee backlund was born august 14th 1949 in princeton, minnesota. This was a different and unique match with takedowns mostly telling the story. According to dave, ernie was scheduled to drop the nwa florida championship in 1977. Ernest ladd november 28, 1938 march 10, 2007, nicknamed the big cat, was an. Bob backlund defends the wwwf title in greensboro in the semimain event, wwwf champion bob backlund defended his title against bad boy bobby duncum. Eb2830 bruno sammartino signed wrestling magazine history book wcoa. He is an actor, known for pro wrestling usa 1984, wwe smackdown. Remembering ernie the big cat ladd 19382007 blackathlete.
Bob armstrong record book the clawmasters archives. From allamerican boy to professional wrestlings world champion by bob backlund 20150915 bob backlund. 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. Bob backlund vs hulk hogan 51080 philadelphia spectrum. Msg promo bruno sammartino vs superstar billy graham bob backlund vs ernie ladd. Bob backlund vs swede hansonwwf 9 25 1982superstar billy. And what an electric debut it was for the cat, ernie ladd.
Mar 15, 2007 ladd had many matches against wrestling champions bruno samartino, pedro morales and bob backlund and opposed andre the giant, whom ladd referred to as andre the dummy. The two renewed their rivalry from a year earlier where duncum had been backlunds number one contender for that title in the wwwf. Wwwf championship match the big cat ernie ladd challenges champion bruno sammartino from msg 31176 more wwe. Ernie ladd, a massive defensive tackle turned wrestler who was the. His rivalry with jimmy snuka and the manner snuka carried himself outside the ring. Allstar wrestling, january 7, 1976 wwe network duration. Details about 1978 wrestling picture book magazine bob. Msg promo bruno sammartino vs superstar billy graham.
Jun 19, 2015 bob backlund vs superstar billy graham lumberjack match 12 28 1982. Bob backlund is a 1 time wwf tag team champion with pedro morales and 4 time wwwfwwf champion. Bob backlund was a great storyteller in a wwe ring but the former wwf champion is telling his greatest story ever with his new autobiography. Discover book depositorys huge selection of bob backlund books online. The wrestler wrestling magazine july 1979 ernie ladd harley race bob backlund ox. I was lucky enough to get some time with the champ who. Red rooster vs the conquistador prime time jan 22nd, 1990. Wwf wrestling philadelphia spectrum 21983 bob backlund vs big john studd duration. And one of the biggest surprises for me of the night was the crowds reaction to former threetime wwf heavyweight champion bob backlund. Miller, includes interviews with roddy piper, ric flair, the iron sheik and vince mcmahon. Wwf world champion bob backlund defeated ernie ladd at 24.
Dec 14, 2017 bob backlund was easily becoming the hottest heel in the wwf at the ripe old age of 45. A standout athlete in high school, ladd attended grambling state university on a basketball scholarship before being drafted in 1961 by the san diego chargers of the american football league afl. Weve recently done a major upgrade, so pardon our dust as we get everything in place. At a shocking live event, diesel defeats bob backlund for the wwe championship in eight seconds in madison square garden. Bob backlund vs superstar billy graham lumberjack match 12 28 1982 msg youtube. From allamerican boy to professional wrestlings world champion by bob backlund 20150915. Brian damage although a babyface for much of his time as a wrestler, during the 1990s, bob backlund had a short, and relatively successful, stint in the wwe as a heel. Picture book winter 1978 dusty rhodes, wrestling news, superstar, classic, book covers. Bob holly vs mr bob backlund superstars oct 22nd, 1994. Interesting to see backlund billed here as bobby backlund. Bob backlund was born on august 14, 1949 in princeton, minnesota, usa as robert lee backlund. Bruno sammartino in magazine back issues for sale ebay. Antonino rocca ernie ladd the fabulous moolah george steele the grand wizard ivan putski pedro morales.
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