Bob Backlund's second run in the World Wrestling Federation [Videos]

From February 1978 to December 1983, Bob Backlund held the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) World Heavyweight Championship.* Soon after his loss to The Iron Sheik (Hossein Khosrow Ali Vaziri), Backlund temporary left the WWF in late Summer 1984. In 1992, Backlund returned to the WWF, and gained a cult following for his "old school" wrestling style, his retro promos, and his impressive showing during the 1993 Royal Rumble match. In late Summer 1994, Backlund rejected his positive attitude image and embraced a more devious persona. In November 1994, Backlund briefly held the WWF World Heavyweight Championship, losing it to Diesel three days after he had won it from Bret Hart at the 1994 Survivor Series.

Bob Backlund vs Lex Luger

WWF Wrestling Challenge

May 3, 1993

Bob Backlund vs Brooklyn Brawler

WWF Wrestling Challenge

November 28, 1993

Bob Backlund challenges Bret Hart

WWF Superstars

July 16, 1994

Bob Backlund with Vince McMahon

Monday Night RAW

September 19, 1994

Bob Backlund vs Lex Luger

Monday Night RAW

October 31, 1994

Bob Backlund vs Diesel

Madison Square Garden Network

November 26, 1994

Bob Backlund with Jerry "The King" Lawler

Monday Night RAW

December 19, 1994

Bob Backlund vs British Bulldog

ACTION ZONE

February 19, 1995

Bob Backlund & Owen Hart vs Bret Hart & British Bulldog

ACTION ZONE

February 26, 1995

Bob Backlund vs Savio Vega

WWF Superstars

December 9, 1995

Bob Backlund with Sunny and Todd Pettengill

LIVEWIRE

November 16, 1996