Circuit (2009, 2011) On September 21, 2009 Backlund defeated Jason Rumble at NWA On Fire in Springvale, Maine. He would wrestle for Juggalo Championship Wrestling Legends & Icons event defeating Ken Patera on August 12, 2011. Dradition Pro Wrestling (2018) Backlund at 68 years old returned to Japan. This time for Dradition Pro Wrestling for two events in April 2018. On the 20th he teamed with Riki Choshu and Tatsumi Fujinami to defeat Jinsei Shinzaki, Kazma Sakamoto and Tajiri. Then the next day he teamed with Hiro Saito and Yoshiaki Fujiwara as they lost to Fujinami, Choshu, and Masakatsu Funaki. Books Backlund's autobiography, The All-American Boy: Lessons and Stories on Life from Wrestling Legend Bob Backlund, was released on September 18, 2015. The 452-page book, contributed to by Robert H. Miller, includes interviews with Roddy Piper, Ric Flair, The Iron Sheik and Vince McMahon. Acting career Backlund was a guest on MTV's Singled Out, where he acted in sketches with hosts Jenny McCarthy and Chris Hardwick. He played the role of Friar Chuck, alongside Maria Menounos and John Waters, in the feature film comedy In the Land of Merry Misfits. The film played at the 2007 Tribeca Film Festival, where Backlund appeared and signed autographs. Personal life Backlund and his wife, high school physical education teacher Corki, have a daughter named Carrie. They live in Glastonbury, Connecticut. In 2000, he unsuccessfully ran for a Connecticut seat in Congress on a Republican ticket. Championships and accomplishments Championship Wrestling from Florida NWA Florida Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Steve Keirn George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame Class of 2016 Georgia Championship Wrestling NWA Georgia Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Jerry Brisco New Japan Pro-Wrestling MSG Tag League (1980) – with Antonio Inoki Greatest 18 Club inductee Northeast Wrestling Federation NEWF Heavyweight Championship (1 time) Pro Wrestling Illustrated Match of the Year (1978) vs. Superstar Billy Graham on February 20 Match of the Year (1982) vs. Jimmy Snuka in a steel cage match on June 28 Most Hated Wrestler of the Year (1994) Most Inspirational Wrestler of the Year (1977, 1981) Rookie of the Year (1976) Wrestler of the Year (1980, 1982) Ranked No. 7 of the 500 best singles wrestlers of the PWI Years in 2003 Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum Modern Era (Class of 2008) St. Louis Wrestling Club NWA Missouri Heavyweight Championship