Mr. Bob Backlund Shoot Interview with Hannibal

[@finch45lear]

Bob Backlund was the greatest champion post Bruno. His matches were awesome . A real athlete. Great interview.

[@justafanmarvel9669]

Yes you just named the 2 greatest champions of all time ever

[@davidnicol8997]

@@dildonius I love SBG but he was a showman and a body builder. Bob was a wrestler.

[@olschoolTonyCarter]

Post Bruno, I like that.

[@olegariomartinez6807]

I was a collegiate wrestler who was good enough to make it to the Big dance but not good enough to win it. I didn't think highly of Mr Backland when he was champ on his first run but after listening to him and reading about his exploits in the ring I have become a fan. He is a man of principle which is sorely lacking in today's society. Hannibal, you have the best shoot interviews on KZbin and all I can say is thank you.

[@garypmarquis]

I met Mr. Backlund several years ago when he came to the Veterans home in Rocky Hill Ct. What a true gentleman. It was a meet and greet, so as an employee, I was given a few minutes to say hello. I again, had the great pleasure to say goodbye to him at the main gate as we were both leaving. I surely will always remember his " down to earth" way of one-on-one encounters. Again, as I said to Mr. Backlund, on that same day..."Thanks again, Champ!"

[@STEJTHEGREATEST]

I love how Backlund doesn't think of himself as being a heel in the nineties when he "snapped" but rather a babyface that was unappreciated by fans of a "modern" era!!!!!!! ;*D He's one of the greatest when it comes to keeping kayfabe alive, in my book. ;*D

[@SidJustice1]

He's, I believe, shooting, honestly. He speaks the truth about all he said. You can tell by his conviction in his voice and his eyes. He's the moral compass of pro wrestling.

[@SidJustice1]

Damien Jones, I see you have an ax to grind with Backlund. This is the second post you've spammed with this nonsense of him "hiding something". If that were the case, wouldn't it have surfaced by now? It's only been over 35 years. Come on. The whole fact that he walked away from the business, Bc he didn't want his daughter to perceive him as being a heel/bad guy while she was a child is extraordinary. Considering now days guys leap @ the opportunity to make it big in the business. Bob was and IS the real deal.

[@SidJustice1]

Damien Jones, Fair enough.

[@highnrising]

Maybe I don't follow all the interviews as much as some people, but I don't think Bruno ever really broke kayfabe. The closest I heard him come to it was when he would point out that Von Raschke was a tremendous athlete with a great amateur wrestling background. In the WWWF, Von Raschke was some kind of Nazi. I don't even know if Bruno acknowledged that his greatest opponent, Koloff, was Canadian.

[@MrAitraining]

Bob in a shoot match would have had 95% of the guys of his era screaming and tapping in minutes. He was the real deal.

[@ITxManster]

Woulda liked to have seen him and jack brisco in a shoot. Jack was a bad man as well

[@theloaner4378]

He IS the real deal. but i wonder, could he have handled a raging Hannibal?

[@rickrick5041]

MrAitraining Bob vs Lou Thesz

[@mbowlen34]

Brock Lesnar would kill all of them except Haku

[@mylesa.williams6281]

Bob Backlund was no joke he was truly the real deal.

[@fizzy4149]

He really took his role seriously in the 90s. He wasn't acting when he said that society has been decaying.

[@TheHannibalTV]

Yes that is his real personality. He also snaps off and starts yelling in real life which is kind of strange but he was nice to us and we do respect him.

[@mikeg4490]

@@TheHannibalTV sounds like my grandpa

[@TheJukeboxjim]

@@mikeg4490 got a chance to talk a little to him one night. Great talent and a real gentleman. Seemed to be very soft spoken . Saw him do the Harvard stress test live in Allentown. Great athlete .

[@Guiltless765]

Look now 🤦🏻‍♂️ DemoncRATs dragging it to hell.

[@swmita]

@@TheHannibalTV I do that too sometimes I think it's just the edge people put on themselves in dealing with our crazy lives. I'm sure he's seen a lot of nutty things in the business and had to navigate through it all.

[@davidr.f6242]

Bob Backlund the most discipline wrestler and human being in sports ever.

[@erichvonmolder9310]

How about Herschel Walker?

[@PhilAndersonOutside]

Jack Lalanne.

[@7thson555]

What about Brutus beefcake?

[@davidr.f6242]

@@7thson555 are you serious Brutus beefcake?

[@carljacobson7156]

Danny Hodge

[@Baseketballify]

A great, great man! A true role model back then and today. You just can't help but want to run through a wall for him!

[@dirtydavie1]

Mr. Bob-- just does not get the credit he deserves...

[@SovereignStatesman]

That's show-biz When you've LITERALLY got cartoon wrestlers, then clearly it's commercial.

[@davidcoleman9317]

I met him backstage in Baltimore and he was the REAL DEAL all the way around. Thank you MR BACKLUND you are great

[@lovesheidi]

Guy you can tell that mr Bob backland is still very sharp by looking into his eyes. Oh yeah he's still all there

[@17donhol]

One of greatest talents ever... Superbly conditioned ..Super human strength...World class technical wrestler... u saw him go into a bridge with 280 pound Don Muraco on his chest... Incredible athlete... Not great with the microphone but his bofy of work in the ring is amazing

[@mikeg4490]

I always hear stories about him being freaky strong. Did he really live up to the hype ?

[@emptyhand777]

@@mikeg4490 - there is a video from 1980 where Backlund as champion is wrestling Hogan when Hulk was a heel. Backlund dead lifts Hogan from the canvas and carries Hogan to the turnbuckle, then slaps him. I will look for that clip. EDIT: go to 25:20 of this clip: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnnSZn57nNB-p7c to see how strong Backlund was.

[@crabbyoldgamer3028]

Backlund was only a heel in an upside down world. When people perceive good as evil and evil as good, a guy who preaches morals, good habits, and personal responsibility is a heel.

[@nellbowie7986]

Amen

[@mikeg4490]

Bro I'm a walking heel myself 😂😂 But good point none the less. Its like society just taps degenerates or people with defeatist attitudes on the back these days. We need discipline again!

[@mfbinc]

read backlund's book, i've read pretty much every pro wrestling autobiography written and i can say that backlund's is one of the best wrestling autobiographies ever written............

[@mk2mister2]

Thanks! I will check it out. I didn't get into wrestling yet at the time of Backlund's first run but when he returned in the 90s, he was very impressive and incredibly strong for his age and size.

[@miken9553]

Agreed, it’s tremendous.

[@mikexxxmilly]

Of course because he’s one of those perfect in every way guys...

[@homer8029]

did he actually write it or is it ghost written?

[@matthewcamino1601]

Not just a great professional wrestler, but a great human being. Such an inspiration for those who want to learn how to live a long and healthy life.

[@NickWeissMusic]

That is one intense dude, I don’t necessarily agree with his politics but I really like him.

[@vernonsantos1233]

Very Good interview Hannibal. Backlund's a class act.

[@BiguncleC]

That Bad Role Model he was referring to was Bill Clinton

[@maxvincecarter15]

@Damien Jones Just wait until everything comes out on Slick Willy, the whole Lewinsky story is nothing.

[@maxvincecarter15]

@Damien Jones Newt Gingrich and Bill Clinton are friends behind the scenes, they're both part of the same club.

[@Guiltless765]

@@maxvincecarter15 The Clinton's have more bodies than the east coast mafia.😮😂

[@Guiltless765]

@Damien Jones Just because someone points out the horrible things the Clinton's have done doesn't make them somehow an ultra conservative who believes the red side is right..The truth is the truth.Bill and Hillary are some of the biggest political murderers this country has ever seen.

[@chuckwilburn1298]

Wow Billy Graham got Bob Backlund interested in wrestling what a shoot

[@scaryanima9268]

Then beat him for the belt.

[@frednugent2310]

His workout regimen is very simple and very effective. Im 50 and have been working out hard everyday for almost 4 months using Bob's workout regimen and it's amazing how big the results.

[@bishopaz]

Got to see Backlund wrestle Sgt Slaughter in L.A. in 83. What a match. 45 minute draw but it was nothing like the TV matches. They exchanged holds, yes there was rough stuff, heck Slaughter even did a standing drop kick. Great match. I'll never forget it.

[@joemunoz1251]

A true gentleman of the sport

[@EatTravelSteve]

I have saw many interviews from wrestlers all say that Bob Backlund is the real deal: a real wrestler, can really fight & would f you up, very strong and he is really crazy.

[@stevejohnjr4092]

Bob Backlund is a real man boys and girls.Love that guy.Great interview Hannibal.

[@SuperMastodon]

I just gotta say man HANNIBAL TV has the best shoot interviews today with a lot of these old school legends! Keep up the good work!

[@alexander101207]

Class act. Loved him as a "good guy" and his later years as Mr. Backlund, the crazy "bad guy".

[@Elvis68spec]

Bob, you were always my favorite Wrestler and you will continue to be my favorite Wrestler! I really appreciate everything you represented in and out of the Ring! You still are the best WWE Champ!

[@darringardner6310]

As a kid, I thought this guy was a lunatic and crazy. Now, I see him as a disciplined and focused world champion who still can go and is just a cool respected guy.

[@gordonbelle1375]

He slips into the mister backlund character at about 6:47 Hannibal looks taken aback

[@johndrake3472]

The guy’s a machine - unbelievable

[@cannedgoods29]

Wow...My first match w dad....Old Boston Garden '79 I was four...Bob vs The Beach Bum Don Muraco..

[@freighttrainsahpassing9790]

I can feel the intensity !!!

[@erosthespacesoldier1712]

Not your typical wrestler! I think he tries to take the high road in life, good for him!

[@carlosezracanedo6821]

whoa. Bob Backlund is still the champ. He called out Hogan and said the truth humbly. amazing !!!

[@markmullins5822]

Carlos ezra Canedo He is just jealous because Hogan was a bigger star

[@johnreece5540]

Mark Mullins, Hulk Hogan was the far bigger Superstar. Can you name a particular instance where Hogan wrestle past twenty minutes that wasn't a tag match???? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Bob Backlaund constantly wrestled marathon matches with the likes of "The Magnificent Muraco", Greg "The Hammer" Valentine, Harley "Handsome" Race, Ric "The Nature Boy" Flair. Now That I think about Bob Backlaund would have drew record gates at The Los Angeles Sport's Arena, The Boston and Madison Garden, The Brendan Byrne arena to name a few. Had Vince Senior allowed Bob Backlaund to Turn Heel between 1979 and 1981.

[@62202ify]

He looks like he could still be wrestling. He's super chill in person as we can see from this interview.

[@narc6150]

7:46 Snap. Now that's a real man hand shake

[@bickford93]

Mr Bob Backlund’s televised title match against Bret Hart in the summer of 1994 is an underrated gem of a match. Easily one of the best matches of the year, including one of the all time great heel turns. It was particularly influential on me since I was a kid at that time and Bret Hart was my favorite wrestler of all time, especially 1994 Bret Hart! Mr Bob Backlund gave the Hitman a wrestling lesson!

[@chrisz31974]

Nick Bockwinkel vs Bob Backlund would have been on a whole other level

[@seanberry1969]

Bob backland what a great spirit

[@jeffbrown2326]

a total gentleman whos training was legendary.could hold his own today with any superstars present or future

[@jamespaul9739]

When I was a kid going to wrestling matches Backlund was champion, everytime he came to town he would run laps around the arena before his matches, great athlete and took his conditioning seriously.

[@TheHannibalTV]

He's still very dedicated to conditioning however he couldn't beat HANNIBAL in their amateur wrestling match that they had after this interview was shot!

[@hw5091]

Damn, Bob's a mark for himself haha.

[@DerryTim]

Better than youshoot and RF. No nonsense questions. Bob is one intense individual.

[@davidr.f6242]

What a class act interview

[@Toxicplyer]

I always looked at him as a heel but damn never thought about it. He really never said anything bad but he still makes a great heel.

[@mayormc]

I also always found his conditioning regimen inspirational and still do. I had one of those wheels when I was a kid and it is a VERY difficult exercise. I need to get another one and work on my squats.

[@straightpipec6099]

Bob’s great. His first run as champ was the best by far. My brother and I shock his hand after a match back in the 80s when we were kids. He was strong as they come and best babyface for years.

[@chuckwilburn1298]

I saw him and 1975 in Atlanta beat Jerry Brisco and I knew he was on his way to Greatness

[@shaneholcomb1986]

Bob Backlund is awesome

[@ladyofwisdom2]

I always enjoyed watching Bob Backlund. He's well spoken, talented and always being himself. By the way, Bob Backlund looks amazing too. He does not look his age. 😍

[@brucebudka]

Much respect for this man. Total true professional.👍💥

[@kaufman4life]

He attacked Bret after their first TV match, attacked a magazine editor, attacked Arnold Skaaland, and refused to release the cross face chicken wing on several jobbers. He was a heel 😉

[@TheHannibalTV]

Correct.

[@justafanmarvel9669]

They wanted him to be a heel but if you listen to the message that he is giving in interviews from that time period he was really just venting his discussed and distaste with modern behavior.... like a good man out of time hating what he is seeing.... not really a typical heel.

[@joey3627]

And he never ate marijuana

[@romans52345-cy3tq]

@@joey3627 I don't either

[@PhilAndersonOutside]

Brandon McDermott Skaaland got what he deserved for destroying Bob’s career right at its peak. 🙃

[@whoknowsidont.5147]

Dont mess with BOB Badlands.

[@Yette]

Hannibal - well done, excellent interview

[@omarrivas8357]

Great guy, excellent wrestler and champion, happy that he is well.

[@jasperbachmann8297]

Such a wonderful person

[@creativeminds4972]

He came to my wrestling practice in High School.

[@bookertrules443]

Bring Hannibal in to WWE with Backlund as the manager. He's 100 times better than Darren Young.

[@ajmacintyre]

I Love Bob Backlund. My absolute favorite. The website is gone and I wanted to order his book. If anyone knows how to get one please let me know.

[@jnulpi]

he is still a beast.he has a good attitude.hard work and dedication.thats why he make it.

[@johnhartley4721]

He is a pretty intense man! You can tell Hannibal has respect for him.

[@howardnevin5580]

Excellent interview. A very good video presentation. Thank-you!

[@EdmundKempersDartboard]

He did more squats in one set than i have in my life.

[@thetreblerebel]

Bob is the real deal!! Superstar Billy Graham influenced way more than people give credit sometimes

[@errolwaguespack7196]

Backlund was a great WWF champion.

[@jasonmichael3676]

Backlund speaks the truth about how our society is degenerating.

[@KTtraintowin]

Great interview! Bob is awesome..

[@geraldhoffpauir5048]

Mr.Backlund was and is the REAL deal...he might not have looked the part but he was a legit badass. That's not why i love this guy...he is a man of his word...told kids to do right and no amount of money would change that. That's a badass.

[@geraldhoffpauir5048]

@Damien Jones well...in the earlier days...before flair and Hogan...the champ had to be able to hold the belt as he had to defend it in rival territory. Things were much different in those days. It was mostly staged but things would happen and champs had to be able to actually fight. Mr. Backland may have been one of the last ligit toughguys. Don't let the good manners and bowtie fool ya..he could still kick someone's ass if he decided to. I would suggest you learn about the old days of pro wrestling....before wwe sir.

[@Robster543210]

One of my all time favorites!

[@bloodlegion4874]

Backlund looks like Alfred E Newman here. Still one of the best champions ever!

[@user-wr6db6nw8t]

Just great!! Still looks good too!

[@swatts9876]

Keep this interviews coming please!

[@robertswift6101]

Bob Backlund was my role model in wrestling growing up as a kid

[@vicvaccani7015]

Great interview, the anti clique man, integrity mattered to mr. backland

[@robertosso5210]

everybody knows he was referring to hulk hogan

[@mb1655]

Class act

[@chrisz31974]

I love Mr Backlund

[@kamatekamatekaorakaora3459]

Bob still brings the heat!!! Great interview Hannibal 🤙🏻🇺🇸

[@Shagrat65]

Such a gentleman and one of the all time greats. I'm surprised you didn't ask Bob about the Buzz Sawyer incident Hannibal. Don't know if its true or not but its still a badass story! Its nice as well to have genuine questions and treating the guests with respect than alot of other shoots interviews. Kudos sir!

[@toddschneck80]

Love you Bob!

[@ronkaiser6414]

He’s an amazing man

[@leo99991]

Superstar brought him to business Now he is still mad about losing title to him to this day. Wonder Billy would've suggested him to be a pro wrestler if he knew what would happen years later, when he would have to drop the championship.

[@MaasHomes]

Backlund. 👍

[@davidrish3605]

Hey dev I forgot about this interview I saw bob backland live when he was wwf champion for the 2 ndtime I was cheering for him when he came to the ring he looked at me I think he was a heel at time

[@catyear75]

What a class guy! What is the 'Wheel exercise' that he mentions at the beginning?

[@Baseketballify]

It's the ab-wheel rollout. There are variations of exercises using the wheel, but the ab rollout is likely the exercise. It works arms, shoulders, back, core, chest. What a tough customer he is. 30 minutes straight and drug free. What an amazing man..at any age.

[@TheHannibalTV]

Yes.

[@fujiwuji891]

One of the best athletes in WWE history.

[@SGTRIP-dh7fz]

I had the same question. Thanks for asking and for the answer.

[@dispensethecredulous3634]

Yes, the ab rollout wheel. Backlund did the wheel one Sat. Morning wrestling show for the entire hour nonstop. It inspired me to get my parents to buy me one and damn! That wheel is no joke and neither is Mr Backlund. He was and still is my favorite.

[@heisensaul5538]

I loved his crazy Mr. Backlund gimmick from the 90s. His feud with Bret Hart was amazing.

[@richie9308]

Their match at WM 11 should've been a rematch for the belt from Survivor Series. Why they made Backlund loose it to Nash is beyond me.

[@heisensaul5538]

@@richie9308 At the very least, I have always felt if they were dead set on Diesel becoming the WWF Champ, they should have at least made him WWF Champ at the Royal Rumble not a house show right after the Survivor series.

[@richie9308]

@@heisensaul5538 Or have Diesel join the Million Dollar Corporation instead of Sid and win the belt from Bret at Summerslam 95 and loose it back to him at Survivor Series.

[@Mr.Majestic77]

Ring Of Honor should hire Bob Backland and put him on their creative team.

[@jnulpi]

Hope someday you can make a long shoot with Bob Backlund.it would be great.

[@GLRG5789]

The great Bob Backlund was one of the few legitimate champions after the greatest WWE champion Bruno Sammartino.

[@MrTsuruta1000]

You know what he had a valid point in his "Mr. Bob Backlund" gimmick. He never did say "heel talk" things, just things that people didn't like to hear that pertained to discipline.

[@kinginblack3321]

His match with Bret Hart was awesome

[@HH-pk2wh]

I love Bob Backlund . Real American and Real Human being.

[@rxnupe]

what's a real american?

[@HH-pk2wh]

@@rxnupe If you have to ask , well guess you won't fit the category. No go cry to mommy. 😂

[@swmita]

Hannibal man love your channel. You interview all these people very well. BTW you come across very calm and cool. Would love to hear about your own story in any fighting venue

[@STEJTHEGREATEST]

From the look of you Hannibal, I can't believe you're only half a year older than me!!!!!!!!!! It's insane to think you would've been in the same high school year as me if we were in the same town!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@rubenmejias7302]

The Greatest Mr Backlund

[@GenXtasy]

Looks like he was going to put Hannibal in a chickenwing at the end

[@crazypainter56]

He was a great champ and a great person

[@GaryNumanfan-uo3nz]

90s Mr Backlund was awesome!

[@thebsexpress6112]

LOVE Bob Backlund

[@scvbtr2]

A great guy! Seems very intense.