The Squared Circle Time Machine: Episode 5 - The Twisted Mind of Mr. Bob Backlund

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Greg and Dane, in Episode 5 of The Squared Circle Time Machine, do a deep psychological dive into their favorite maniac, Mr. Bob Backlund, who has never eaten Mary Jane!

They go back to 1982 when Superstar Billy Graham destroyed his WWF championship belt to his loss to Sheiky Baby in '83 to him holding a cardboard championship belt to cope with his loss and finally to the events after he snapped when he lost to Bret Hart in 1994.

Enjoy as we explore The Twisted Mind of Mr. Bob Backlund!

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The Squared Circle Time Machine: Episode 5 - The Twisted Mind of Mr. Bob Backlund

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Greg and Dane, in Episode 5 of The Squared Circle Time Machine, do a deep psychological dive into their favorite maniac, Mr. Bob Backlund, who has never eaten Mary Jane!

Enjoy as we explore The Twisted Mind of Mr. Bob Backlund!

775 episodes

#Cinema #Chico Alexander #Greg Diener #Mike Klauss #Mike Klauss, Greg Diener, and Chico Alexander #Tv Presenter

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