Ken Patera on Bob Backlund
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- Опубліковано 8 сер 2022
- Ken Patera on Bob Backlund
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Ken Needs a weekly podcast. This man is a national treasure
He had one on Facebook but the guy promoting and hosting it did a terrible job and it sucked. Not because of Ken though. I'd love to do a weekly one with Ken if Hannibal is reading this!
He's a living legend that tells it like it is. Same with Superstar Billy Graham.
Just watched the match between him and Bad News Brown 88..classic
damn, that breaks my heart hearing about Backlund. My mom is in a nursing home with alzheimer's. it is horrific.
backlund doesnt have dementia where did you hear that Lol
@@robertosso5210 not dementia but he is seriously nuts out of nowhere did a promo at Gagne's funeral
@@orgonkothewildlyuntamed6301I took my Sons to a wrestling show about a year or so ago. I'm not a fan of the new product they have now. Anyway Bob Backlund was there giving autograph and taking pictures out in the hallway of the Syracuse War Memorial. During the show the halls were dead and I spent the entire time talking with him. He was fine.
@@orgonkothewildlyuntamed6301He's got dementia.
Harley Race said backlund was the strongest wrestler he ever worked with.
Backlund could slam Andre with one arm I'm sure
Pretty much, Bob had unreal strength.❤🎉😊❤🎉😊
Ken is looking great for being 78!
Ken Patera....one of the greatest wrestlers of all time. At almost 80 years old, he is still a bad ass.
I could listen to Ken tell stories all day long.
"You gotta slow things down! Going rapid fire doesn't let the crowd get into it". If only modern wrestling would listen in! Only the top guys know this secret, apparently
In my opinion Bob backlund was one of the greatest wrestlers who ever laced up a pair of boots he was bad on the mic he was good in the rain there wasn't too many wrestlers who were good wrestlers and good in the ring I mean actual wrestlers over the college of background or high School background and he was very strong very strong I seen him lift up Big John studd with ease he was a good wrestler unfortunately he has dementia sad for him
Ken your the man grew up watching you wrestling. Much respect.
This is a great interview 👍
I grew in Massachusetts, and worshipped ken paterra in the early 80s
Ken, great interview. I enjoyed watching you wrestle. I am saddened Bob Backlund has dementia. My older Brother has it too. Music therapy seems to do wonders for him. God Bless.
Ken Patera. I followed his career. From the WWF. Georgia Championship Wrestling. AWA. And he had a short stint in Herb Abrams' UWF in the early 90s. One of the members of the Bobby Heenan Family. Great memories. He beat the late Pat Patterson for the WWF Intercontinental championship.
Ken is a great interview. Always entertaining.
By the time he wrestled in the WWWF, Backlund was the Missouri state champion, as well as a known quantity in Florida. That’s why he was recommended to Vince McMahon Sr. as a replacement champion by promoter Eddie Graham. Not saying that Patera couldn’t have helped him smooth out some edges, but Backlund was specifically brought into the company to become a babyface champion, so he couldn’t have been that green
Vince sr needed a champion that could defend the title or shoot in case of backstabbing at inter-promotions events. A natural strong guy, honest looking well skilled wrestler when skills and passion was in front of today same mold body builders scripted actors
@@TeeKoon No one ever shot on anybody at inter-promotions events, so Vince had nothing to worry about anyway.
It was also backstabbing within a territory. Going into business for yourself and holding owner to ransom..... As well as nwa heavyweight title... Happened in many non title matches too.
Ken Patera was a great wrestler, and one of the strongest guys in the world. It's fun to listen to him reminisce 🙂.
Thnx for the interview with Ken .Wonder how Bob is doing now in 2023 ?
Patera doesn't even mention Ivan Putski here. Just goes to show how fucking strong Backlund was.
Sorry to hear that about Mister Backlund.
Thank you for these interviews HANNIBAL! Ken is awesome!
Thanks Devon for bringing a healthy dose of inspiration from Ken Patera.
NP
I can listen to Ken Patera,, day and night he's the best !!!!!!!! 👌
I was watching a powerlifting tournament at Mountaineer Casino in WV about 25 or 30 years ago. The guy sitting next to me looked very familiar but I couldn't place who he was. It was only after I was walking to my car that I realized I was sharing a seat with a living legend, Ken Petera.
Could anyone really beat up Ken Patera unless he let them? He was a man of Steel!
Bob Backlund for real
The Jersey Shore town Mr. Patera is trying to remember is Wildwood, which was always a popular summer stop for WWWF events back then. I was in Wildwood that hot, humid Monday evening for the sell-out show at the now long-gone Wildwood Convention Hall. It was 8/15/77 and according to local news reports, there were twice as many people gathered outside the hall on the boardwalk as there were fans inside! I might have the program somewhere listing other long forgotten matches, but I definitely recall then WWWF champion Superstar Graham v. Jay Strongbow as the main event. I also know the date was 8/15/77 because Elvis Presley died the next day - and yes it was as hot down the shore as Ken Patera remembers it. Regardless of the unbearable heat, a lot of fans got to meet a few wrestlers (like Graham and Patera) working on their tans earlier that day on the beach. Unlike his legendary wrestling "persona" Superstar Billy Graham was easily the nicest of the bunch while others were just nasty and unapproachable - even to small kids who wanted to meet them. Bob Backlund, who wrestled Patera that night in Wildwood and went on to become WWWF champion after beating Superstar Graham six months later, was also a very nice fellow. Although he seemed to lack the charisma of other WWWF stars, he was already a huge fan favorite. I wish I could recall who else wrestled that night, but Mr. Patera was so decent to everyone who approached him on the boardwalk before and after that night's card.
Awesome memory. Thanks for that. Elvis died the next day spot on. Son of Sam was arrested that Thursday and Groucho died the next week. 1977 is so vivid and the wwwf was amazing back then
Backlund was my champ when i started watching Wrestling. I still enjoy watching his matches, but he can look awkward at times. Great guy and enjoyed his book and recommend to any old school fan
Grew up watching him way before he went to WWF.work for Davide croket.in the nwa.had this show when he pulled a bus.after that mid Atlantic wrestling aired.
Backlund vs Patera was Bob’s best feud as champ
Backlund's feuds with Patera and Muraco were the best: 1a and 1b. Valentine not far behind them.
I love Ken's laugh after "I think it was the shits Bob!"
I am surprised your still posting. But you're posting was lacking hom0 eroticism? Your slipping u old 👸
I liked Bob Backlund. He was my favorite champion. He was very credible as a champion because he had the strength and skills. He was a worker and he took on all comers. I'm saddened to hear he has dementia.
Sorry to hear Bob Backlund has dementia. I seen a video a few years ago on a wrestling fansfest and he didnt seem to age much and looked great.
Nice one Pantera 🤘
That was Wildwood convention Center , still there today
No it's a newer bigger building now
Present day promoters and talent should watch this clip. Lots of wisdom that seems to have been forgotten in the wrestling business.
Super advice wow!!
The city in Jersey was Wildwood.I loved it when the Iron Sheik took the title from Backlund.
Omg I loved the old WW CC!
I remember 1984 or 85 royal rumble
Patera reminds me of Angry Grandpa.
Wow now that you say that I can definitely see it.
OMG! I’m so glad this guy is still with us. I remember him well. He was built like bull…..I think he did powerlifting or something like that…..and he had this blonde hair….the hair. He was a great performer….so happy that he’s still with us…..superb wrestler.
Id like to see Ken in a movie.. Hed play a hell of a smart badass
He says the 4 letter word better than most.
My earliest memories of wrestling was Ken Patera, Pat Patterson, and Bob Backlund. I would take my Star Wars action figures and pretend they were them and my moms Tupperware container as the wrestling ring. Those were the days.
LOL a few years before LJN WWF action figures came out
Patera is officially an old man now. He always had a squeaky voice with attitude but now you can hear the fire gone. He needed to slow down because he was still a fireball. It is nice to see him chill but a little sad to hear that little something missing in his voice.
"he beat me up so fuckin bad" 😂😂😂😂
My dad is few years older then Ken. He is in his 80s..
God bless you and your dad!
I always loved when bob was on the mat caught in a short arm sissors and would lift his opponent up with his one caught arm and set him on the top rope. It didn't matter how big his opponent was, bob easily dominated
In the last few years Backlunds interviews seem to bare out the fact he is facing cognitive decline .
My gosh that is so sad
fuckin Ken Patera !!!!!!
Wait a minute. Bob Backlund has dementia? Has this been confirmed?
Ken needs to say what he feels a little more. :)
Bob Backlund owned and was super over. Not great on promos as a babyface but owned every wrestler of his era based on his strength. He dead weight lifted Hulk Hogan onto his shoulders, put Hulk on the top turnbuckle and slapped him in the face. That is owning. It was also a big part of the fans hating on the heels that BB beat. I wouldn't be surprised if many wrestlers didn't like Bob because he was so powerful. Pound for pound, probably the strongest WWF wrestler ever.
What was Backlund? 6' 1", maybe, and about 230 lbs. There are many videos on YT of him completely owning bigger wrestlers of his era. And beating the shit out of them. Strength on display. i watch them in astonishment and realize jealousy.
There is no former WWF champ I respect more than Bob Backlund. He was a beast.
@@DonTheMoron716 He was billed as 235, but probably weighed about 220 tops. They fudged a lot of wrestlers' weights back then. Still do, sometimes.
Both Rick Rude and Hercules did the same thing. Both were far stronger -- and tougher -- than Bob Backlund.
@@TheTerryE Rude and Hercules were juiced to the gills and still not as impressive as Bob.
We HATED this guy! Now I’m so glad to see him ❤
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When did Ken Patera become John Hammond?
I want to know does Ken still like McDonald's when it's open or closed lol
That was after a show in my home town
On behalf of my abdominals and Ken Patera I've been actively avoiding Macdonalds for years.....
@@paulbookwood6410 why not they make great sundaes just keep the bricks away from the windows
@@kienpaulspicer1173 Turning away hungry wrestlers is unforgivable and unprofitable behavior (but I do like a good sundae 😋).
@@paulbookwood6410 will you share the fries if not I ask Ken to negotiate for me lol
It’s krayzie how we see these guys, and they so old..
I am glad that Ken simmered down to the laid back side. Bob Backlund was good for a season. He started using dirty tactics just to keep the WWF World title.A new champion was in order.
He never used dirty tactics during his 1st title reign. Are you nuts?
Backlund had dementia?
😆 at Bob "Opie" Backland
whatever
Backlund dementia? News to me
Watch the interview I did with him and you'll see
Yeah you can see something is wrong. Sad
He didn’t teach Bob Backlund about pro wrestling lol
Heels called the matches then Patera helped Backlund
So Backlund DOES have dementia.
Fuck, lots of people do. Especially once you reach 60 or 65.
@@DonTheMoron716 I made my comment based off of Hannibal's awkward interview with Backlund a few months back. Some had speculated he was ill. Patera seems to verify it.
@@Chrisdrumz Understood.
I did a Google search and couldn't find any information that verifies what Kenny says about Backlunds dementia. Bob turns 73 on Sunday. It's possible he may have dementia but Kenny could be blowing smoke too. Kenny is older than Bob at 78. Bob has taken better care of himself than Kenny has over the years. I know that he can still possibly have dementia but haven't found any evidence of what Patera says is true.
@Greg Bailey Greg, I'm pretty sure Kenny said he thinks Bob has dementia. I'll go back and watch and if I'm wrong I'll admit I'm wrong. But if he says he thinks then he's offering an opinion.
I can’t believe a word he is saying.
Ken should have had the title would have been one of the GOATs backlund had zero charisma. In ring talent never put one ass in the seats.
Hear that OMEGA & CUCKS--SLOW IT DOWN!!!
SLOW IT DOWN
I found bob to be very boring
whatever
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Not likely.
@@tomwigal8856 for what lol
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Backlund might be the strongest wrestler he was the most boring
Billy Graham was ripped off to Boring Backlund.
Backlund sucked!!!! Strong yet a pansy! After a while he was booed everywhere!!!! Title was to be taken away 3 times, yet never happened until The Sheik.
Spoken like a true heel! lol
@@williamfarr6634 Thank you!🍺