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.
Filmography
My Way: The Life and Legacy of Pat Patterson
2021
as Bob Backlund
Trish & Lita – Best Friends, Better Rivals
2019
as Bob Backlund (archive footage)
Headstrong
2019
as Self
WWE Battleground 2016
2016
as Bob Backlund (Manager)
WWE: Best of WWE at Madison Square Garden
2013
as Bob Backlund
WWE Hall Of Fame 2013
2013
as Self
- No poster
JCW Legends and Icons
2011
WWE: Top 50 Superstars of All Time
2010
as Bob Backlund
WWE: Legends of Wrestling - Hulk Hogan and Bob Backlund
2010
- No poster
Ring Roasts I: A Comedic Tribute to The Iron Sheik
2008
as Bob Backlund
TNA Victory Road 2007
2007
as Bob Backlund
TNA Slammiversary 2007
2007
as Bob Backlund
TNA Lockdown 2007
2007
as Bob Backlund (Ringside)
In the Land of Merry Misfits
2007
as Friar Chuck
TNA Destination X 2007
2007
as Mr. Bob Backlund (Ringside)
TNA Against All Odds 2007
2007
as Mr. Bob Backlund (Appearance)
TNA Final Resolution 2007
2007
as Mr. Bob Backlund (Judge)
WWE: The History Of The WWE Championship
2006
WWE: 20 Years Too Soon - The Superstar Billy Graham Story
2006
The Greatest Wrestling Stars of the '80s
2005
as Bob Backlund (Archive Footage)
Hollywood Hulk Hogan: Hulk Still Rules
2002
as Himself
WWE Royal Rumble 2000
2000
as Mr. Bob Backlund
- No poster
Battlarts Battle Fiction
1998
as Bob Backlund
WWE WrestleMania 13
1997
as Mr. Bob Backlund (Manager)