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Quiz about Bob Backlund The All American Boy

Bob Backlund - The All American Boy Quiz

From his beginnings in wrestling as a hero known as the "All American Boy" to the more recent arrogant "Mr. Backlund" character Bob Backlund has secured a place of respect in wrestling history.

A multiple-choice quiz by Bob9491. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Bob9491

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
385,508

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
339

Last 3 plays: Guest 35 (4/10), Guest 136 (5/10), Guest 174 (5/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. In what state was Bob born? Hint

Missouri

New York

Texas

Minnesota

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Question 2 of 10

2. In 1975, Bob and a partner defeated Professor Tanaka and Mister Fuji for the NWA Georgia Tag Team Championship. Who was his partner? Hint

Jack Brisco

Jerry Brisco

Steve Keirn

Peter Maivia

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Question 3 of 10

3. In 2000, Bob made an unsuccessful run for the U.S. Congress as a Republican. What state did he represent? Hint

Minnesota

Connecticut

New Jersey

Missouri

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who was Bob Backlund's manager throughout his first reign as WWE (then WWF) World Heavyweight Champion? Hint

The Grand Wizard

Arnold Skaaland

Captain Lou Albano

Bruno Sammartino

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Question 5 of 10

5. Bob's first title was the Western States Heavyweight Championship in the Amarillo territory. He held that title for two months in his first reign before losing it. Who did he lose it to? Hint

Karl von Steiger

Terry Funk

Dick Murdoch

Dory Funk, Jr.

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Question 6 of 10

6. How many times did Bob hold the WWE (formerly WWWF, WWF and WWE) World Championship (not counting a title change in Japan that was never acknowledged in the US? Hint

Four

Two

One

Three

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Question 7 of 10

7. In what year was Bob inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame? Hint

2013

2014

2012

2011

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Question 8 of 10

8. Bob played a character named "Friar Chuck" in a John Waters movie in 2007. What was the name of the movie? Hint

Robin Hood-Men In Tights

In The Land of The Merry Misfits

Ye Merry Men of Olde

When Things Were Rotten

9. During his first WWWF title reign, Bob often engaged in "unification matches" with champions of other federations. Which of these wrestlers was NOT one of Bob's opponents in these matches? Hint

Harley Race

Nick Bockwinkel

Ric Flair

Lou Thesz

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Question 10 of 10

10. Did Bob Backlund ever face Hulk Hogan when Hogan was World Wrestling Federation heavyweight champion?

Yes

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Oct 22 2024 : Guest 35: 4/10
Oct 14 2024 : Guest 136: 5/10
Sep 27 2024 : Guest 174: 5/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In what state was Bob born?

Answer: Minnesota

Bob was born in Princeton, Minnesota on August 14, 1949. He attended North Dakota State University at Bison where he won the Division II NCAA wrestling championship in the 190 pound weight class.

2. In 1975, Bob and a partner defeated Professor Tanaka and Mister Fuji for the NWA Georgia Tag Team Championship. Who was his partner?

Answer: Jerry Brisco

Bob and his partner Jerry Brisco won the NWA Georgia Tag Team Championship on October 16, 1975 and lost it on December 3rd of the same year to Les Thornton and Tony Charles. He and Steve Keirn held the NWA Florida Tag Team Championship in 1979 and he and Chief Peter Maivia were partners in the WWWF (now WWE) but never captured the title.

3. In 2000, Bob made an unsuccessful run for the U.S. Congress as a Republican. What state did he represent?

Answer: Connecticut

Although he was born in Minnesota, Bob was a Connecticut resident in 2000 when he ran for Congress. Earlier that year, Bob participated in the WWE's annual "Royal Rumble" and was the 9th man eliminated. Chris Jericho did the honors. Bob was 50 years old at the time.

4. Who was Bob Backlund's manager throughout his first reign as WWE (then WWF) World Heavyweight Champion?

Answer: Arnold Skaaland

Arnold Skaaland had been Bruno Sammartino's manager throughout Bruno's championship reign. The Grand Wizard and Captain Lou Albano were very successful "heel" (bad guy) managers.

5. Bob's first title was the Western States Heavyweight Championship in the Amarillo territory. He held that title for two months in his first reign before losing it. Who did he lose it to?

Answer: Dick Murdoch

Bob captured the Western States title from Terry Funk who, along with brother Dory Junior, controlled the Amarillo territory. He would hold that title on four different occasions before leaving the territory.

6. How many times did Bob hold the WWE (formerly WWWF, WWF and WWE) World Championship (not counting a title change in Japan that was never acknowledged in the US?

Answer: Two

Bob Backlund was hand-picked by Vince McMahon, Sr. to be the next "good guy" to wear the WWF Championship belt. After several close matches in 1977, Bob finally captured the title from Superstar Billy Graham on February 20, 1978 in Madison Square Garden.

He would lose it on December 26, 1983 to The Iron Sheik. In 1994 he again captured the title in a submission match against Bret Hart.

7. In what year was Bob inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame?

Answer: 2013

Others inducted in 2013 were Bruno Sammartino, Mick Foley, Trish Stratus and Booker T. Maria Menounos did the induction honors for Bob.

8. Bob played a character named "Friar Chuck" in a John Waters movie in 2007. What was the name of the movie?

Answer: In The Land of The Merry Misfits

A guest appearance on the MTV show "Singled Out" caught the attention of Maria Menounos who aided in his getting the movie role. The film was shown at the Tribeca Film Festival. Bob made an appearance at the screening and in typical fashion signed autographs and interacted with fans.

9. During his first WWWF title reign, Bob often engaged in "unification matches" with champions of other federations. Which of these wrestlers was NOT one of Bob's opponents in these matches?

Answer: Lou Thesz

Both Race and Flair were National Wrestling Alliance World Champions when they faced Bob in those unification matches. Bockwinkel was the American Wrestling Association Champion. No titles ever changed hands in these matches because they never ended in a pinfall or submission.

10. Did Bob Backlund ever face Hulk Hogan when Hogan was World Wrestling Federation heavyweight champion?

Answer: No

Bob dropped the title to The Iron Sheik in December of 1983. In order to get the title to Hogan, Bob had to feign a back injury which would prevent a rematch. Hogan took Backlund's place and captured the title as planned. Shortly after, Backlund left the Federation and would not return for eight years.

Source: Author Bob9491

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