BOB BACKLUND RUMORS & GOSSIP
Bob Backlund-WWE Issues + Summer Raes WWE Futu...
Partial Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter
Thanks to Ranjit Chahal for his help with some of the following newsbits:
-- Bob Backlund came really close to backing out of the WWE Hall of Fame induction ceremony during WrestleMania 29 weekend. He had told officials that he did not want to be a part of this class because he felt that he was being overshadowed by the other...
WWE Officials Not Happy With Bob Backlund, & Mo...
Partial Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter
-- At this year's WWE Hall of Fame ceremony in New York City (as well as leading up to the event), Bob Backlund was telling officials that he was going to back out. He thought he would be overshadowed by the other inductees. It should be noted that the company was not at all happy with his Hall of Fame speech.
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Bob Backlund almost backed out of WWE Hall of Fame
Bob Backlund came really close to backing out of the WWE Hall of Fame induction ceremony during Wrestlemania 29 weekend. He had told officials that he did not want to be a part of this class because he felt that he was being overshadowed by the other inductees. WWE managed to convince him to go along with the plan.
PHOTO: Bob Backlund’s WWE HOF 2013 Induction!
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Maria Menounos Addresses Fans Who Don’t Understand Why She’s Inducting Bob Backlund at the WWE Hall of Fame
Maria Menounos wrote the following on her Facebook page about inducting Bob Backlund into the WWE Hall of Fame this weekend:
“I know some of you don’t understand why I’m inducting Bob Backlund into the WWE Hall of Fame. Here’s a quick history… I met Bob when I was 19-he starred in my movie, he supported me when I competed at Miss Mass USA pageant and I helped him run for...
Maria Menounos defends WWE for choosing her to induct Bob Backlund
A lot of people criticized WWE for choosing Maria Menounos as the person to induct Bob Backlund into the hall of fame at Wrestlemania 29 weekend. After all, he has a long history of opponents who would have been great choices. Through Twitter, Maria Menounos defends the WWE for choosing her and explains her friendship with Bob Backlund.
Why WWE chose Maria Menounos for Bob Backlund
When the announcement was made that celebrity personality Maria Menounos was inducting Bob Backlund into the WWE Hall of Fame, there were a lot of confused wrestling fans. Here is why the company opted to go with her over the various other former WWE stars that could have been chosen.
Why Maria Menounos Is Inducting Bob Backlund, Henry and Ryback Record Fake, Naomi In Action
Maria Menounos got Bob Backlund a movie role, Mark Henry & Ryback don't really break weight-lifting record, and Naomi on tonight's Main Event.
Correction on Maria Kanellis & Bob Backlund, Maria Has Heat with Divas?
- We noted how Maria Kanellis was considered at one point to work a multi-Divas match at WrestleMania 29 with other former Divas. F4Wonline.com reports that it appears Kanellis has some enemies within WWE because word got out to some of the current Divas and they got Maria’s return nixed.
- Speaking of Maria Kanellis, she went on Twitter and denied reports that she would be inducting...
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Bob Backlund At WWE HQ Today + Major Developmen...
Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter
-- In a major change to WWE's developmental/NXT system, all the beginner students are now required to train with headgear to lessen possible head injuries while learning how to correctly take bumps. This is a direct result of Triple H and Dr. Joseph Maroon. Triple H currently has full control over WWE's developmental/NXT system...
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