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Bob Backlund was also successful in which Japanese wrestling promotion?

  • New Japan Pro-Wrestling

  • All Japan Pro Wrestling

  • Pro Wrestling Noah

  • Dragon Gate

Answer

Bob Backlund was successful in the Japanese wrestling promotion New Japan Pro-Wrestling. He was the first WWE World Heavyweight Champion to win the IWGP Heavyweight Championship, which he won in 1979. He also held the NWA International Heavyweight Championship twice. Backlund's success in Japan helped to increase the popularity of American wrestling in the country.
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