As American as apple pie, Bob Backlund experienced success as both an adored hero and a loathed villain in a WWE career that spanned across three decades. The kid from Princeton, Minn., quickly became ...
WWE Hall of Famer Kevin Nash won the WWE Championship on November 26, 1994, defeating Bob Backlund in eight seconds during a WWE house show in Madison Square Garden just three days after Backlund had ...
As the wrestling world mourns The Iron Sheik, reflection on his legendary wrestling career has already begun. As expected, particular attention is immediately paid to January 23, 1984 — the date that ...
The Iron Sheik became WWE Champion the day after Christmas in 1983 when he defeated Bob Backlund at Madison Square Garden. The victory was a controversial one, as Backlund's manager Arnold Skaaland ...
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He was the self-proclaimed “man of the hour, the man with the power, too sweet to be sour.” Superstar Billy Graham, one of the most influential performers in the history of pro wrestling, died on ...
Former World Wrestling Entertainment World Heavyweight Champion and WWE Hall of Famer The Iron Sheik has died, according to a statement posted on his official Twitter account. Born in Iran in 1942, ...
“Today, we gather with heavy hearts to bid farewell to a true legend, a force of nature, and an iconic figure who left an incredible mark on the world of professional wrestling. It is with great ...
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