10 Longest title reigns in wrestling history

#5 Bob Backlund: Champion for 2100 days

Bob Backlund is--or was, since he seems truly retired now--the comeback king of pro wrestling. He began his career in 1973, retired for a while in 1984 except for special appearances, then came back to the WWE in 1992 and captured the world title again.

He has also had runs in TNA before its GFW days and is a fixture at wrestling conventions.

Backlund's title reign of over five years was impressive but also was indicative of the changing mores of pro wrestling, since his reign was shorter than Thesz's or Gagne's.