Trivia

Made a brief WWF return to be the "manager" of Kurt Angle. The relationship ending when Kurt Angle attacked him because he set up a match that put the Intercontinental and European Titles on the line.

Famously told Vincent McMahon "I like my robe" when being told to not conceal the WWF Championship belt with a full length boxing robe.

Was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame on April 6, 2013 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. His friend, Maria Menounos, was in attendance.

Ran for Senator in the state of Connecticut in the year 2000.

1976 Wrestling Rookie of the Year.

Was once a wrestling teacher at Central Connecticut State College.

Notable Title Wins Include: NCAA Amateur champion; NWA (Georgia) Tag Team titles; NWA (Missouri) Heavyweight title; NWA (Florida) Tag Team title; WWWF World Heavyweight title; WWF Federation title (1994)

On February 20, 1978, he defeated Billy Graham to win the WWWF World Heavyweight title. He held the title until December 26, 1983 when 'Iron Sheik' defeated him for the WWF title when Arnold Skaaland (Bob's manager) tossed in the towel.

Professional wrestler.

Former WWF World Champion

In 1973, he debuted in the Minneappolis-based American Wrestling Association.

In 1993 Bob Backlund made his inspirational return to the WWF as a mid-card babyface. He wrestled in that year's 30-Man Royal Rumble entering at #2 and lasted for over an hour. He was the #28th man eliminated.

Challenged Bret Hart to a WWF title match, and after Hart won, snapped and turned heel. At the Survivor Series later that year he defeated Bret Hart to win the WWF Heavyweight title. He only held the title for a couple of days before losing it to Kevin Nash (aka "Diesel").

Previous Manager: Arnold Skaaland.

Wrestlers he has managed: Solofa Fatu Jr. (aka "The Sultan"), Kurt Angle.

At TNA's Final Resolution '07, Backlund appeared as a guest "judge" for Kevin Nash's PCS Challenge Series Finale.

Former World Tag Team Champion.

Played Football and Wrestled for N.D.S.U. North Dakota State University.

Published author.

New Japan Pro-Wrestling - Greatest 18 Club inductee.

WWF Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with Pedro Morales.

WWE Hall of Fame (Class of 2013).

George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame - Class of 2016.

WAR World Six-Man Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with Scott Putski and The Warlord.

Wrestling Observer Newsletter - Best Technical Wrestler (1980).

Northeast Wrestling Federation - NEWF Heavyweight Championship (1 time).

NWA Florida Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with Steve Keirn[.

Pro Wrestling Illustrated - Wrestler of the Year (1980, 1982).

Pro Wrestling Illustrated - Ranked No. 7 of the 500 best singles wrestlers of the PWI Years in 2003.

Slammy Award (1 time) - Most Eccentric (1994).

Pro Wrestling Illustrated - Rookie of the Year (1976).

NWA Georgia Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with Jerry Brisco.

New Japan Pro-Wrestling - MSG Tag League (1980) - with Antonio Inoki.

Pro Wrestling Illustrated - Most Inspirational Wrestler of the Year (1977, 1981).

Pro Wrestling Illustrated - Match of the Year (1982) vs. Jimmy Snuka in a steel cage match on June 28.

Pro Wrestling Illustrated - Match of the Year (1978) vs. Superstar Billy Graham on February 20.

Pro Wrestling Illustrated - Most Hated Wrestler of the Year (1994).

WWWF/WWF World Heavyweight Championship (2 times).