Bob Backlund - Pro Wrestlers Database
WWE Hall of Fame: IndividualNJPW Hall of Fame: NJPW Greatest 18 ClubProfessional Wrestling Hall of Fame (PWHF): Modern Era

On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Bob Backlund, with his Career History, real name, age, height and weight, the Promotions he worked for, all the Face/Heel turns, the Championship Titles he won, his Finishers, Theme Songs, Tag Teams and Stables, his appearance changes through the years, and more.

Robert Louis Backlund was born in Princeton, Minnesota on August 14, 1949, and he is currently 76 years old.

He is currently an Ambassador, working for World Wrestling Entertainment.

Bob Backlund is a 2-time World Champion, and has won a total of 3 championships in major promotions during his career.

Bob Backlund was inducted in the WWE Hall of Fame in 2013 as an individual, in the NJPW Hall of Fame in 1990 as part of the NJPW Greatest 18 Club wing and in the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame (PWHF) in 2008 as part of the Modern Era wing.

Profile Info

  • GenderMale
  • Real NameRobert Louis Backlund
  • Ring Names
    • Bob Backlund (June 1, 1973 - Present)
  • Born August 14, 1949 (age 76)
  • NationalityNationality: United StatesUnited States
  • Birth PlacePrinceton, Minnesota
  • Billed From
    • Princeton, Minnesota
  • Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
  • Weight
    • 234 lbs (106 kg)

Career History

  • Roles

    • Ambassador (January 1, 2020 - Present)
    • Ambassador (December 10, 2007 - October 29, 2017)
    • Manager (May 5, 2016 - October 29, 2017)
    • Wrestler (June 1, 1973 - July 15, 2007)
  • Promotions History

    Promotionfromto
    PromotionWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWWEJanuary 1, 2020Present
    PromotionWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWWEBrand Raw July 19, 2016October 29, 2017
    PromotionWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWWEDecember 10, 2007July 18, 2016
    PromotionTotal Nonstop ActionTNAJanuary 14, 2007July 15, 2007
    PromotionWorld Wrestling FederationWWFJanuary 23, 2000April 2, 2000
    PromotionFighting Investigation Team Battlarts (Kakutō Tanteidan Batorātsu)BATTLARTSOctober 5, 1998May 15, 1999
    PromotionWorld Wrestling FederationWWFJuly 1, 1992April 20, 1997
    PromotionWrestle and RomanceWARAugust 25, 1994October 12, 1994
    PromotionUnion of Wrestling Forces InternationalUWF ISeptember 26, 1991December 22, 1991
    PromotionNewborn UWFUWF NEWBORNDecember 22, 1988May 21, 1989
    PromotionAmerican Wrestling AssociationAWAOctober 23, 1984August 26, 1985
    PromotionJim Crockett PromotionsJCPFebruary 14, 1985February 26, 1985
    PromotionNational Wrestling AllianceNWAMarch 6, 1974November 13, 1984
    PromotionWorld Wrestling FederationWWFDecember 7, 1976August 4, 1984
    PromotionNew Japan Pro WrestlingNJPWBrand Heavyweight November 30, 1979September 3, 1984
    PromotionChampionship Wrestling from FloridaCWFJuly 17, 1983September 1, 1983
    PromotionPolynesian Pacific Championship WrestlingPPWFebruary 10, 1982February 11, 1982
    PromotionUniversal Wrestling AssociationUWAApril 26, 1981May 1, 1981
    PromotionSt. Louis Wrestling ClubSLWCJanuary 4, 1980November 21, 1980
    PromotionBig Time WrestlingBTW DETROITOctober 28, 1979October 12, 1980
    PromotionAmerican Wrestling AssociationAWAJune 1, 1973October 21, 1977
    PromotionGeorgia Championship WrestlingGCWJanuary 1, 1977March 25, 1977
    PromotionChampionship Wrestling from FloridaCWFMay 3, 1976March 15, 1977
    PromotionSt. Louis Wrestling ClubSLWCDecember 5, 1975December 10, 1976
    PromotionGeorgia Championship WrestlingGCWMay 30, 1975April 19, 1976
    PromotionChampionship Wrestling from FloridaCWFSeptember 30, 1974July 15, 1975
    PromotionAll Japan Pro WrestlingAJPWBrand Heavyweight July 5, 1974March 13, 1975
    PromotionNWA Western States SportsWSSMarch 4, 1974September 20, 1974
  • Images History

    Jan 2020
    Jan 2020
    Jan 2007
    Jan 2007
    Jan 2000
    Jan 2000
    Jan 1980
    Jan 1980
    Jun 1973
    Jun 1973
  • Face / Heel Turns

    AlignmentDetailsfromto
    HeelJuly 30, 1994October 29, 2017
    FaceJune 1, 1973July 29, 1994
  • Finishers

    • Crossface Chickenwing (June 1, 1973 - March 31, 2014)
    • Atomic Spinecrusher - Running Atomic Drop (June 1, 1973 - December 31, 1989)
    • Atomic Knee Drop - Diving Knee Drop (June 1, 1973 - December 31, 1978)
  • Theme Songs

    • Theme Song"Hail To The Chief" by Jim Johnston - Single (December 7, 1976 - April 2, 2000)

Titles & Accomplishments

  • Career Awards

  • World Wrestling Entertainment

    New Japan Pro Wrestling

  • Championship Wrestling from Florida

    • 1 NWA Florida Tag Team Championship (with Steve Keirn)

    Georgia Championship Wrestling

    • 1 NWA Georgia Tag Team Championship (with Jerry Brisco)

    NWA Western States Sports

    • 3 NWA Western States Heavyweight Championship

    Northeast Wrestling Federation

    • 1 NEWF Heavyweight Championship

    St. Louis Wrestling Club

    • 1 NWA Missouri Heavyweight Championship

    Western States Sports

    • 3 NWA Western States Heavyweight Championship

    Wrestling and Romance

    • 1 WAR World Six-Man Tag Team Championship (with Scott Putski & The Warlord)
  • Other Accomplishments

    • NJPW MSG Tag League Winner (1980 – with Antonio Inoki)
    • George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame induction (class of 2016)
    • WWF Slammy Award - Most Eccentric (1994)
    • PWI Wrestler of the Year (1980, 1982)
    • PWI Most Hated Wrestler of the Year (1994)
    • PWI Most Inspirational Wrestler of the Year (1977, 1981)
    • PWI Rookie of the Year (1976)
    • PWI Match of the Year (1978 - vs. Billy Graham, on 02/20)
    • PWI Match of the Year (1982 - vs. Jimmy Snuka, Steel Cage match on 06/28)
    • 7° in PWI Years Top 500 (2003)
    • Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame induction (Class of 2004)
    • WON Best Technical Wrestler (1980)
    • WON Match of the Year (1980 - vs. Ken Patera, Texas Death match at WWF on MSG Network)

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