His 10 Best Matches Witnessed Live

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10. Bob Backlund vs. Hussein Arab (Iron Sheik)

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On the night of August 28th, 1978, and any time they met, Bob Backlund and Ivan Koloff put on a clinic that made you proud to be a fan.

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Bob Backlund and Magnificent Muraco once wrestled two one-hour Broadways on the very same day.

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7. Bob Backlund (WWWF Champion) vs. Harley Race (NWA Champion)

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Before, during, and after his five-year-plus run as WWWF World Heavyweight Champion, Bob Backlund wrestled countless classics against many who, too, would make their indelible mark on the business.

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His 10 Best Matches Witnessed Live

Bob Backlund

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Best Bob Backlund Matches Before, During, and After His WWWF World Heavyweight Championship Run!

10. Bob Backlund vs. Hussein Arab (Iron Sheik)

On the night of August 28th, 1978, and any time they met, Bob Backlund and Ivan Koloff put on a clinic that made you proud to be a fan.

9. Bob Backlund vs. Ivan Koloff

Bob Backlund and Magnificent Muraco once wrestled two one-hour Broadways on the very same day.

8. Bob Backlund vs. Magnificent Muraco

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7. Bob Backlund (WWWF Champion) vs. Harley Race (NWA Champion)

It would be hard to explain to a modern fan what a huge event and dream match it was.

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Before, during, and after his five-year-plus run as WWWF World Heavyweight Champion, Bob Backlund wrestled countless classics against many who, too, would make their indelible mark on the business.

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