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Bob Backlund

Mr. Perfect (Curt Hennig), Macho Man Randy Savage, and The Honky Tonk Man dominated the WWE Intercontinental Championship during their legendary reigns - but which of these icons holds the longest reign in the title’s long history? Discover the complete ranking of all thirteen record-setting champions who transformed this prestigious belt into a launchpad for superstardom.

WWE Intercontinental Championship: 13 Longest Reigns

by Pro Wrestling Stories  Jun 26, 2025

Discover the 13 longest WWE Intercontinental Championship reigns and the legends who made history with each title run.

From Hookers to Houses to Dusty Finishes: Unlock the Secret Language That Once Ruled the Ring!

36 Pro Wrestling Terms You Rarely Hear Anymore

by Jason LeBlanc  May 13, 2025

Unlock the secret code of 36 pro wrestling terms rarely heard today and the hidden meanings behind the lingo that once ruled the ring!

Baffling, brilliant, and unforgettable — explore the wild ride of Larry Zbyszko, from Bruno’s betrayal to “Living Legend” status in wrestling.

Larry Zbyszko: Boo On Me – His Secret Tale

by Benny J. Scala  May 8, 2025

Baffling, brilliant, and unforgettable — explore the wild ride of Larry Zbyszko, from Bruno’s betrayal to “Living Legend” status in wrestling.

Spotted at an airport circa ’93 — the unsung architects of wrestling’s next boom. Before the Attitude Era broke records, these New Generation stars were quietly rewriting the blueprint. Their overlooked feuds didn’t just fill airtime—they sparked a revolution.

15 Unsung Feuds of WWF’s New Generation Era

by Jason LeBlanc  Apr 22, 2025

15 top rivalries of WWF’s New Generation era that captivated fans but never got the spotlight they deserved. Wrestling nostalgia at its best!

On January 18, 1971, Ivan Koloff shocked the world by pinning Bruno Sammartino at Madison Square Garden, ending his historic 2,803-day reign as WWWF Champion. Yet for 54 years, WWE failed to honor “The Russian Bear” with a proper Hall of Fame induction—until quietly placing him in the Legacy Wing in 2025, eight years after his death. We ask: Too little, too late?

Ivan Koloff’s WWE Hall of Fame Shame: Too Little, Too Late?

by Evan Ginzburg  Apr 17, 2025

Ivan Koloff finally joins WWE Hall of Fame after years of snubs. Did the man who ended Bruno’s reign deserve better than the Legacy Wing?

Bob Backlund, Jerry Lawler, and Ric Flair—wrestling legends who tried their hand in politics. Though each took a shot at public office, their journeys highlight the unpredictable and often ruthless nature of the political world.

7 Wrestlers Turned Politicians: Who Succeeded, Who Failed?

by Bobby Mathews  Oct 18, 2024

Sometimes wrestling in the political ring is harder than a match in the squared circle.  These 7 wrestlers found out firsthand!

Discover 10 WWE finishing moves that deserve more love. These devastating moves defined careers but are often overlooked in history!

10 Devastating WWE Finishing Moves That Deserve More Love

by Richard Thompson  Sep 12, 2024

Discover 10 WWE finishing moves that deserve more love. These devastating moves defined careers but are often overlooked in history!

Harley Race was considered by many the legitimate toughest man to grace the squared circle. But what was he like behind the scenes?

Harley Race: 15 Untold Stories of Wrestling’s Toughest Icon

by Matt Pender  Nov 8, 2024

Discover 15 untold tales of Harley Race, one of wrestling’s toughest icons, whose legendary strength and resilience defined an era.

Today In Pro Wrestling History July 3

Today in Pro Wrestling History (July 3): Backlund Attacks Hart!

by Pro Wrestling Stories  Jul 3, 2024

Bob Backlund went from hero to villain! His post-match attack on Bret Hart signaled a shocking heel turn.

Hulk Hogan and Mr. T were featured in advertisements for the first WrestleMania event in 1985.

The Six Pack: In Search of WrestleMania – An Honest Review

by Javier Ojst  Apr 2, 2024

Honest review of the book “The Six Pack: On the Open Road in Search of WrestleMania,” which exposes the reality behind WWE and WrestleMania.

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Today In Pro Wrestling History (Feb 20): Bob Backlund Triumphs Over Superstar Billy Graham for WWWF Championship

by Pro Wrestling Stories  Feb 20, 2024

Explore the day Bob Backlund won the WWWF Championship from Billy Graham in 1978, marking the start of an unforgettable era in wrestling.

21 Best Old-School WWE Wrestlers of All Time, Ranked

by Evan Ginzburg  Feb 1, 2024

The ultimate pre-1990 WWE wrestling legends list! See if your favorite old-school wrestlers from Capitol Sports, WWWF, and WWF made the cut!

In the prime of Andre the Giant's career, Evan Ginzburg from Pro Wrestling Stories had the privilege of witnessing some of his most memorable matches. Below are twelve of his finest performances!

Witnessing History: Andre the Giant’s 12 Best Matches

by Evan Ginzburg  Jul 26, 2023

At WrestleMania 3, a near immobile Andre the Giant broke box office records vs Hulk Hogan. But how did he stack up in the ring…

WWWF World Champion Superstar Billy Graham attracts looks of awe from envious fans.

Superstar Billy Graham: Uncovering the Untold Truths of His Life

by Javier Ojst  Sep 25, 2024

The story of Superstar Billy Graham is of life and death and health; it’s not so much a pro wrestling story. This goes way beyond…

The WWE Legends Iron Sheik A&E Biography documentary follows the journey of one of wrestling's most legendary heels.

Iron Sheik A&E Biography: An Honest Review

by Evan Ginzburg  Jun 7, 2023

Learn if the Iron Sheik A&E Biography captured his story well in this documentary review by an award-winning wrestling documentarian.

Witnessing a title change at a house show when the cameras aren't rolling is a special treat. Here are memorable times this has happened!

Wrestling House Show Title Changes Not Seen on TV

by Braeden Farrell  Oct 17, 2024

Witnessing a title change at a house show when the cameras aren’t rolling is a special treat. Here are memorable times this has happened!

Former WWE CEO Vince McMahon had a well-known lack of interest in working with other major promotions. However, the forbidden door between the WWE and NJPW (New Japan Pro Wrestling) has opened intermittently over the past fifty years. And each time that door opened, something uncommon occurred, moments WWE refuse to acknowledge.

WWE and NJPW: Their On-Again, Off-Again Relationship

by Aarij Arifeen  Mar 9, 2023

WWE and NJPW have had on-and-off partnerships over the years. Each time the forbidden door opens between the two, something uncommon occurs!

At Madison Square Garden on January 23rd, 1984, Hulk Hogan defeated The Iron Sheik to win the WWF World Heavyweight Championship for the first time, thus igniting the craze soon known as Hulkamania!

The Iron Sheik-Hulk Hogan Match That Changed Wrestling Forever

by Chris Dreibelbis  Jun 7, 2023

In 1984, a hero defeated a foreign foe to create Hulkamania in the WWE. Hulk Hogan and Iron Sheik had it set. But it almost…

Pro Wrestling Stories reviews Bob Backlund: From All-American Boy to Professional Wrestling’s World Champion.

Bob Backlund Book: An Honest Take

by Evan Ginzburg  Jun 3, 2023

Bob Backlund covers it all in his book. Though is it worth the time investment? We cover the good, bad, and ugly, sharing our honest…

The eyes are the windows to the soul!" What follows are several examples of incidents where wrestlers were blinded in or out of the ring!

6 Times Professional Wrestlers Were Blinded

by Benny J. Scala  Aug 29, 2024

“The eyes are the windows to the soul!” What follows are several examples of incidents where wrestlers were blinded in or out of the ring!

Bob Backlund had some incredible matches before, during, and after his legendary WWWF Championship reign.

Witnessing History: Bob Backlund’s Best Live Bouts

by Evan Ginzburg  Feb 27, 2023

Here are ten of the best Bob Backlund matches we saw live before, during, and after his 5-plus-year run as WWWF World Heavyweight Champion.

The fight between Angelo Mosca and Joe Capp in 2011 was a result of a 48-year grudge!

Angelo Mosca and Joe Kapp Fight: Surprising Details

by Javier Ojst  Apr 28, 2025

In 2011, a 48-year grudge hit a boiling point at a Canadian Football League luncheon between wrestler Angelo Mosca and quarterback Joe Kapp!

Long before he became "Mr. Wonderful," Paul Orndorff was a burgeoning star across various sports.

Paul Orndorff – His Legendary Life Before Wrestling

by Ron Matejko  Jul 7, 2022

Years before WWF vignettes aired Mr. Perfect excelling at various sports, “Mr. Wonderful” Paul Orndorff was doing the same, only for real!

Recapturing the Magic of WWE’s WWWF Years

by Evan Ginzburg  Jan 25, 2023

The World Wide Wrestling Federation was the golden age of professional wrestling. Experience the excitement and nostalgia of WWE’s WWWF era!

From being homeless and sleeping in his car, eating tuna from a can, and having to defeat up to nine fans from the crowd before the matches each night to keep his spot on the card, Bob Backlund faced harsh challenges at the start of his career. However, with a positive mental attitude, grit, and unbridled determination, he grew to become a true gentleman and a champion in every sense of the word.

Bob Backlund – Humble Beginnings to Championship Gold

by Javier Ojst  Mar 27, 2023

Bob Backlund paid his dues by sleeping in his car, eating tuna from a can, and defeating up to 9 fans from the crowd a…

David Sammartino and The Phantom Submission: One of Wrestling’s Most Surprising Upsets

7 Wrestling Upsets That Left Fans Shocked and Confused

by Javier Ojst  Feb 15, 2023

“Things did not go to plan!” Here are seven upset victories that took place in the ring that left wrestling fans shocked and confused.

Bob Backlund tossing a twig! Backlund has always been a man of exceptional strength, and as one unfortunate heckler learned at a bar in Florida in the 1970s, Backlund’s kindness should NEVER be taken as a weakness!

How Bob Backlund Humiliated Obnoxious Trucker

by Matt Pender  Feb 8, 2023

Bob Backlund is known for his kind nature outside of the ring, but as this heckling truck driver learned: don’t take kindness as a weakness!

Bret Hart and Bob Backlund | Their Feud and Hart's Most Hated Match

Bret Hart and Bob Backlund | Their Feud and Hart’s Most Hated Match

by Pro Wrestling Stories  Jan 10, 2023

Bret Hart refers to this match with Bob Backlund as his worst of all time. Here’s what these 2 legends have to say about their…

WWE Greatest Royal Rumble Fluke Finish – A Throwback to a Classic

by Bobby Mathews  May 26, 2022

The fluke finish fans saw at the WWE Greatest Royal Rumble in April of 2018 was a throwback to a classic, and here’s why.

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