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Two New Videos Of Rey Mysterio Hyping His Upcoming UK Appearances, Bob Backlund’s Book & More

-- Skyhorse Publishing will release Bob Backlund’s book on September 15 as a hardcover book. It’s called Backlund: From All-American Boy to Professional Wrestling’s...

History Of The WWWF/WWF/WWE World Heavyweight Championship

The Original World Heavyweight Wrestling Championship (1905-1956) The original World Championship was made to determine the best "catch as catch can" professional wrestler in the...

Roddy Piper Writing The Foreword To Bob Backlund’s Book, Christian Spotted At NHL Game, JTG, More

-- Roddy Piper will write the foreword to the Bob Backlund autobiography, which will be released on August 4. -- JTG’s...

Another Update On Bob Backlund Reportedly Cutting A Heel Promo At Verne Gagne’s Funeral

UPDATE: As previously reported, Bob Backlund had to deny rumors that he “cut a heel promo” during Verne Gagne’s funeral. Now, former AWA alumni...

​Bob Backlund Denies Cutting ‘Heel’ Promo At Verne Gagne’s Funeral

A report has been floating around the internet claiming that Bob Backlund “cut a heel promo” during Verne Gagne’s funeral. The report claimed that...

Bob Backlund Reportedly Interrupts Verne Gagne’s Funeral, Gene Okerlund Gives A Eulogy

Partial Source: The Wrestling ObserverBob Backlund interrupted Verne Gagne’s funeral with what can only be described as a “heel promo”. He started to yell...

​Bob Backlund Spotted At RAW, Paige/WWE, Brie Bella

-- As noted earlier, WWE.com has removed Brie Bella from the Superstars page but she's still on the Divas page in the "Meet the...

​WWE Talents At The Florida Special Olympics (Photos), More

-- As a reminder, Bob Backlund will be at Lisa Marie Varon's Squared Circle restaurant in Chicago, Illinois on July 7th.-- Xavier Woods retweeted...

​Alex Riley Returns To The Ring + Bob Backlund/RAW News

-- Alex Riley made his in-ring return at last night's WWE NXT event in Tampa, Florida. Riley wrestled in a triple threat match against...

WWE Championship Combined Reigns Top 10

No.10 - Randy Savage - Reigns 2 - combined days 520No.9 - Stone Cold Steve Austin - Reigns 6 - combined days 529No.8 -...

Lasting Impressions From The 2014 WWE Hall Of Fame

On Saturday, April 5, 2014, at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana, we made our final stop on the long and exciting...

A Look Back At WWE’s “Royal Rumble” (Part 2)

A Look Back At WWE's "Royal Rumble" (Part Two) Welcome back to part two of my look back at the WWE Royal Rumble event. To...

Early Preview For Tonight’s WWE RAW Broadcast

Here is what's scheduled for tonight's edition of WWE Monday Night RAW… * CM Punk vs. Roman Reigns. * Brock Lesnar to appear. * John Cena and...

Early Preview For Next Week’s Old School RAW

-- In a sit down interview with Michael Cole, Paul Heyman confirmed that Brock Lesnar will appear on Old School RAW to do something,...

John Cena Tweets On HIAC Return, Bob Backlund/RAW

-- WWE Superstar John Cena posted a tweet on his official Twitter account in reaction to the news that he will be facing Alberto...

RAW News: The Big Show ‘Fired’ + Bob Backlund Returns

-- Monday's WWE RAW, the post-Battleground edition of the show, opened with Stephanie McMahon calling out Big Show to explain his actions in ruining...

Major Battleground Creative Changes + Backlund/WWE

Partial Source: The Wrestling Observer -- As noted earlier here on the website, Dustin Rhodes (Goldust) has signed a short term WWE contract in order...

WWE HOFer Spotted At WWE Live Event + Reigns/Goldust

-- WWE Hall Of Famer Bob Backlund was in attendance at the WWE live event in Syracuse, New York on Friday night. There is...

Bob Backlund Spotted At WWE Live Events, Otunga’s Family

-- WWE Hall Of Famer Bob Backlund was on the WWE live event loop this weekend, taking photos with fans and signing autographs in...

Various News: Bob Backlund’s Autobiography, EVOLVE

-- Here is the card for this weekend's Beyond Wrestling: Point Of No Return event… Chapter III: Eddie Edwards & Roderick Strong vs. Biff Busick...

Sheamus Surgery Update + Today’s Wrestling Birthdays, More

-- Jeff Farmer (the nWo Sting) turns 51 years old today. -- Bobby Eaton turns 55 years old today. -- Bob Backlund turns 64 years old...

Bob Backlund Spotted At Weekend WWE Live Events

WWE Hall Of Famer Bob Backlund has been spotted at the WWE live events this weekend in Maryland and New Jersey. Backlund has reportedly been...

Bob Backlund Returning To The Ring + PWX iPPV Card

-- The Minnesota Corn & Clover Carnival, which takes place on July 13th, is advertising WWE Hall of Famer Bob Backlund's return to the...

Who Was Backstage At SD?, + John Cena’s Clothing Line

-- Wade Barrett will defend the IC Title against The Miz and Fandango at the WWE Payback PPV. The match will be made official...

The Rock To Begin Filming ‘Hercules’ Shortly, Backlund/WWE

-- WWE Hall of Famer Bob Backlund recently paid a visit to the Connecticut State Veterans Home to meet with military veterans. The official...

Bob Backlund-WWE Issues + Summer Rae’s WWE Future?

Partial Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter Thanks to Ranjit Chahal for his help with some of the following newsbits: -- Bob Backlund came really close to...

WWE Officials Not Happy With Bob Backlund, & More

Partial Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter -- At this year's WWE Hall of Fame ceremony in New York City (as well as leading up to...

What Will Air On Tonight’s WWE Hall Of Fame Special?

Tonight's WWE Hall of Fame special will feature shortened versions of the inductions for Donald Trump, Mick Foley, Bruno Sammartino and Booker T. Bob...

Maria Menounos Responds To Criticism, Henry/Ryback Plans?

Partial Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter Thanks to Ranjit Chahal for his help with some of the following newsbits: -- As noted earlier this morning here...

Confirmed: Maria Menonous To Induct Bob Backlund

Maria Menonous has revealed that, as long-rumored, she will induct Bob Backlund into the WWE Hall of Fame this year as part of the...

Rumors On Bob Backlund’s WWE Hall Of Fame Inductor

There were rumors on some websites today that Maria Kanellis was scheduled to induct Bob Backlund into the WWE Hall of Fame this year. The...

Bob Backlund At WWE HQ Today + Major Developmental Changes

Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter -- In a major change to WWE's developmental/NXT system, all the beginner students are now required to train with headgear...

Who Will Induct Sammartino, Trump, Foley, Trish & Backlund?

Source: Pwinsider.com -- Bruno Sammartino's induction will headline the ceremony. The company hopes to have Arnold Schwarzenegger induct him. Word is that Sammartino will speak...

The Updated WWE Hall Of Fame Class Of 2013

Below is the updated list of the members of the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2013: * Headliner: Bruno Sammartino * Bob Backlund * Mick Foley *...
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