Matt D Posted December 5, 2014 Posted December 5, 2014 http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xegoeb_bret-hart-vs-bob-backlund-pt-1_sport http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xegowq_bret-hart-vs-bob-backlund-pt-2_sport Made more impressive by the fact that this was just a day off of Bret's KOTR performance. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VyGOiXXQ8I https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FuFkMjL-5HM
Curt McGirt Posted December 5, 2014 Posted December 5, 2014 Aw man there's a lot of cool stuff out there. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCrLngn8GVc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i0rbRTnftTE
Curt McGirt Posted December 5, 2014 Posted December 5, 2014 That Survivor Series promo is so ill. I love how he gets all quiet and then punchlines it with the "I FEEL LIKE GAAAAAAAAWD". Truly threatening, Howdy Doody has lost his shit and you better run. I remember this being really weird. Had to go back and look but sure enough it was his only match on the New Japan set. Could have swore there was him vs. Inoki or something on there, but no. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8BMxbZXTbU Speaking of sets, this hit #3 on the Other Japan set so you know it's a killer. Three parts. Ah, Slater getting mangled. That was a really fun couple of weeks.
Justin877 Posted December 5, 2014 Posted December 5, 2014 I love reliving "Crazy" Bob Backlund's run from 93 to 95 on The Network. Royal Rumble '93 is one of my faves just watching and hoping Backlund makes it.
Matt D Posted December 5, 2014 Posted December 5, 2014 My limited knowledge of BattlARTS makes me confused at how exact a tag match would work in that setting. http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xvm8nu_mil-mascaras-jimmy-snuka-bob-backlund-vs-hector-garza-eliminators-1995-japan_sport Looks like most of the WAR stuff isn't online.
Curt McGirt Posted December 5, 2014 Posted December 5, 2014 "Eating marijuana"? Okay Bob. "Look at that tough guy up there, he's a plebeian" EDIT: We could just have a whole thread of nothing but crazy Backlund promos. This looks like outtakes but it has a kind of flow. The cuts and weird pauses just make him seem crazier, like he's about to explode and has to catch his wind for a moment just to keep going off. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Im-gFrYRq8g
jstout Posted December 5, 2014 Posted December 5, 2014 The Crazy Bob Backlund run was one of the greatest things in wrestling history. Was he at least a good "I'm gonna get the man who wronged me" babyface promo during his WWWF championship run? Seems like he would be considering his Crazy Bob Backlund promo skills. I wish he'd pop up on WWE TV now. Are they still on good terms? He'd be an awesome GM, if they're gonna continue with that tired bullshit. Or a manager of a protege he's teaching to be smartly arrogant and breaking people's arms with the chicken wing. 1
cool arrow Posted December 5, 2014 Posted December 5, 2014 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HtlZfeh8gNc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bO7FBwKQeUU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3v6oSa6Qaw
Matt D Posted December 5, 2014 Posted December 5, 2014 http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x21qilj_wwf-msg-1979-bob-backlund-vs-pat-patterson_sport I've not watched this yet but people say it's great. In general, anyone interested in Patterson's title run should probably listen to the Titans of Wrestling podcasts.
Cobra Commander Posted December 5, 2014 Posted December 5, 2014 Insane Bob Backlund didn't just arrive in 1994: but don't worry, he's still around
Web Conn Posted December 5, 2014 Posted December 5, 2014 vs Stan Hansen Japan https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKKMmUi-5w0 vs Stan Hansen MSG vs Adrian Adonis vs Lex Luger Senshi vs Austin Starr w/Special Guest Referee Bob Backlund https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QNI_3wCdr88
cool arrow Posted December 5, 2014 Posted December 5, 2014 No Kevin Nash match should ever go longer than that. 1
evilwaldo Posted December 5, 2014 Posted December 5, 2014 This is fucking awesome. This is how a Cena heel turn goes down but it never will. Begin railing on everyone for their faults while you helped raised their children through the tv. Turn on everything you stood for because the parents never backed it up. He was a great wrestler back in the day. Fantastic babyface run followed by an equally spectacular heel run.
Big Fresh Posted December 6, 2014 Posted December 6, 2014 In my circle of wrestling fans, I have a reputation for being the biggest Bob Backlund mark around. I'm quite proud of that. 1
Ryback Hates Bullies Posted December 6, 2014 Posted December 6, 2014 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UE3sDNsdvw0 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXtR7tAsXH0 1
Ryback Hates Bullies Posted December 6, 2014 Posted December 6, 2014 http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xh60w1_bob-backlund-vs-harley-race-pt-1_sport http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xh5tdr_bob-backlund-vs-harley-race-pt-2_sport
Web Conn Posted December 6, 2014 Posted December 6, 2014 I had forgot that Backlund had a stint in the AWA in the mid 80's. I tried to find more footage of Backlund in the AWA. All I could find is this interview which seems to be his introduction into the company.
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