Search the Community
Showing results for tags 'Bob Backlund'.
Found 82 results
-
Talk about it here.
-
Talk about it here.
-
Talk about it here.
-
Talk about it here.
-
Talk about it here.
-
[1982-01-18-WWF-MSG NY] Bob Backlund vs Adrian Adonis
Superstar Sleeze posted a topic in January 1982
WWF Heavyweight Champion Bob Backlund vs Adrian Adonis - MSG 1/18/82 In the stodgy, lumbering early 80s World Wreslting Federation, Bob Backlund brings a dynamism more akin to Mid-Atlantic. I don't want to say that is overlooked by his proponents, but I don't think his critics give him enough credit for working the cutting edge style of movement in an area where everyone was accustomed to a slower pace. Yes, Backlund works holds, but he is always working the headlock or arm and peppering in spots in between. Adonis is a perfect opponent for Backlund in this regard because he excels at bumping and moving. Even though the majority of the match revolves around a long heel in peril sequence, it never drags too much because Backlund is always working the arm and Adonis working ways to get out, but ends up thwarted in a most entertaining fashion. The story was Backlund using Adonis' desperation against him by countering at every turn from the get go. This is a Backlund staple: you go running at him with a fist and he will single leg pick up you to make you foolish. So a similar effect he was always reapplying his wristlock. Adonis rolls up on the armstretcher-rowing spot. In doing so, Adonis does manage to bloody Backlund with by rubbing his palm in Bob's face, which I was surprised caused that to happen. The hardway blood definitely helps as it feels as though the playing field is level. Adonis even busts out a proto-Sling Blade. With his newfound advantage, Adonis starts throwing bombs to win the match (neckbreaker, slams, suplexes) and Backlund is getting crazy awesome kickouts. Adonis hits a piledriver, but it is only a decent one. Backlund knocks him off the top and Adonis crotches himself in most epic fashion. Backlund gets a receipt for the the stomp to the groin with his own stomp to the groin. Backlund then shows him how you muthafuckin piledrive someone. I like how Backlund threw back these moves in Adonis' face It is a shame he used that as a transition move. Good Night Irene! Backlund dives to the outside to break the hold, but shakes himself up in the process. Adonis rams Backlund's head into the turnbuckle and taps a gusher. They tease the countout, but Backlund makes it back in. I bit on the countout finish hard. A great, great boxing match breaks out; the ref loses control and awards the match to Adonis on cuts to set up the rematch, which was on an untelevised MSG card. BBBBBOOOOOOOOOOO!!! For Backlund critics, I am sure the talking point was that he dominated the match with the wristlock forever, but I thought they worked it an entertaining fashion. The home stretch was strong and the finish fantastic. This match is a great war of attrition. Adonis throws everything he has at Backlund, but Backlund is resilient. Look at that massive kickout by Backlund after the groin shot. They both are exhausted and battered. Then Good Night Irene, the countout finish tease and the bloody boxing match at the end. Definitely one of the best Backlund title defenses. ****1/2 -
-
Talk about it here.
-
[1997-01-04-WWF-Shotgun Saturday Night] Bob Backlund and The Sisters of Love
Loss posted a topic in January 1997
Talk about it here. -
[1997-01-04-WWF-Shotgun Saturday Night] Bob Backlund and Goldust
Loss posted a topic in January 1997
Talk about it here. -
[1981-09-21-WWF-MSG, NY] Bob Backlund vs Don Muraco (Texas Death)
Loss posted a topic in September 1981
Talk about it here. -
Talk about it here.
-
Talk about it here.
-
Bob Backlund vs Samula January 3, 1984 Hamburg, PA Availability WWF All Star Wrestling - January 7, 1984 WWE Hulk Still Rules DVD
-
[1982-01-16-WWF-Philadelphia, PA] Bob Backlund vs Greg Valentine (Cage)
peachchaos posted a topic in January 1982
-
Talk about it here.
-
Man, I forget what a great fight this was. Crazy UWF grappler Backlund was so cool to watch. Easily the best stuff he ever did. Basically Backlund irritates Cool Guy Funaki a bunch so Funaki tries to beat him to a pulp, including knife edge chopping him in the face. Supposedly the UWF people didn't like Backlund's pro style spots (altough Funaki starts working more pro stylish himself), and it almost felt like Backlund was being intentionally goofy to piss Funaki off. He even seemed to be smirking for a few moments. The best part is that Funaki can't seem to crack Backlund. I loved how Backlund would take a beating, but seemingly toy around and then fuck Funaki up with a single blow. Also dug how easily he threw Funaki off and reversed his holds. The non-finish is a bummer, but I can't really imagine a proper finish for a match this bizarre.
-
Talk about it here.
-
Talk about it here.
-
Talk about it here.
-
Talk about it here.
-
Talk about it here.
-
[1980-09-30-NJPW-Bloody Fight Series] Bob Backlund vs Stan Hansen
Loss posted a topic in September 1980
Talk about it here. -
[1981-03-21-WWF-Philadelphia, PA] Bob Backlund vs Sgt. Slaughter (Cage)
Loss posted a topic in March 1981
Talk about it here. -
Talk about it here.
