Bob Backlund & Édouard Carpentier Inducted into the St. Louis Wrestling Hall of Fame
Posted by flairwhoooooo on September 11, 2017
By Brian Kelley
MWR was honored to be a special guest at the induction ceremony of Bob Backlund and Édouard Carpentier into the St. Louis Wrestling Hall of Fame this past Saturday.
The Hall of Fame is located inside the historic South Broadway Athletic Club in St. Louis, Missouri. Bob Backlund made his way for the historic moment and took time afterwards for a special Q and A with his fans as well as a meet and greet with his fans.
Bob Backlund spoke highly of his time in St. Louis including the contributions of promoter Sam Muchnick, Harley Race and Terry Funk impact to his success in the squared circle.
Ben Simon, Herb Simmons, Bob Backlund, Tony Casta and Nick Ridenour
Bob Backlund sat front and center for the matches at the Historic South Broadway Athletic Club including MWR Missouri Champions second title match of the night. The first one was at the house of Harley Race at WLW.
Later in the evening Bob Backlund sat front and center throughout the night to visit the fans and watch all the matches as well as giving his advice to the wrestlers that asked him.
Young CJ Shine is getting better with each match. Getting advice from a legend like Bob Backlund is a wise move for any wrestler, young or old.
MMWA Wrestling returns on October 10th at the historic South Broadway Athletic Club.
Bob Backlund’s nephew Tim inducted him into the Hall of Fame.
Missouri Wrestling Revival 
Jim Evans said
I have met Bob Backlund several times, and i got his autograph each time. I also have a personal letter from him on his own personal stationary. I also use to watch Edouard Carpentier wrestle, when he worked for Sheik’s promotion Big Time Wrestling, and i live in Canton, Ohio in the eary 1970’s.