The Monday Night War

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1. In what year did "WWF Monday Night Raw" make it's debut in the world of sports entertainment? 1993 1994 1992 1995

2. In "The Monday Night War," "Mean" Gene Okerland said this about the Manhattan Center where several early episodes of "Raw" took place. Please complete his statement. "Nothing against the building but it was a _____." Hell Hole Pigstey Toilet God Awful Place

3. Did Vince ever own what was to become WCW before 2001? Yes No

4. WCW struggled in the early years Ted Turner owned the company. In 1993, rumors started going around that WCW wanted to hire an executive producer. Who did they hire? Answer: (Two Words)

5. Ted Turner had a meeting with his new executive producer concerning what to do to compete with the WWF. They came up with "WCW Monday Nitro." It aired in 1995. Do you remember what month it debuted in? August January September March

6. What former WWF mega star signed with WCW in June of 1994? Randy Savage Hulk Hogan Kevin Nash Scott Hall

7. Who made his WCW debut in December of 1994? Randy Savage Scott Hall Hulk Hogan Kevin Nash

8. Who showed up on the debut episode of "WCW Monday Nitro" after wrestling for the WWF the previous day? Scott Hall Lex Lugar Kevin Nash X-Pac

9. Who showed up on "Nitro" in December of 1995 after competing for the WWF? Scott Hall Madusa Kevin Nash Hulk Hogan

10. In May 1996, Scott Hall and Kevin Nash signed with WCW. What did Jim Cornette cite as Vince McMahon's chief blunder during the early years of the "Monday Night War"? Not attempting to resign stars after their contracts had expired. Not paying his stars enough money. Taking people at their word. Being hard to get along with.

11. Who was the first of the Outsiders to show up on "Nitro?" Answer: (Two Words Scott Hall or Kevin Nash)

12. Who showed up alongside the first Outsider the following week? Answer: (Two Words)

13. The showdown between the Outsiders and WCW would take place at 1996's "Bash at The Beach." Representing WCW where Sting, Lex Lugar, and Randy Savage. Hall and Nash had said in the weeks leading up to the event that there would be a third man on their team. Who was the third man? Answer: (Two Words)

14. The WWF may have lost Hall and Nash, but their defections to WCW opened the door for a man who would play an important role in the "Monday Night War" and would become one of the biggest stars in wrestling history. Who was he? Answer: (Four Words)

15. According to the DVD, what was the main reason behind WCW's rise in the ratings in the early part of the "Monday Night War"? The Cruiserweights The NWO All of these Entertaining storylines

16. Everyone knows that Stone Cold Steve Austin suffered a serious neck injury at the hands of Owen Hart at "Summerslam" 1997. Austin had to take time off as a result. Was he completely absent from the WWF during this time? Yes No

17. How much did Vince McMahon fine Shawn Michaels for an act he felt was inappropriate? $5,000 $10,000 $20,000 $25,000

18. Who did Stone Cold have a famous confrontation with on the January 19, 1998, episode of "Raw?" Answer: (Two Words This Mike was as tough as iron)

19. How many consecutive weeks did "Nitro" beat "Raw" in the ratings? 83 70 80 60

20. Which of the following happened on the July 6, 1998, episode of "Nitro"? It took place at the Georgia Dome Goldberg defeated Hulk Hogan for the WCW Heavyweight Title There where over 40,000 people in attendance All of These

21. On the January 4, 1999, episode of "Raw," Mankind defeated the Rock to become WWF Heavyweight Champion. "Raw" was a taped show back then. What was the direct sarcastic quote from Tony Shavonnie regarding this match before "Nitro" went to break? "That will put a lot of butts in the seats." "Mick Foley must be God." "Wow" "Yeah right"

22. The Big Show and Chris Jericho defected to the WWF in 1999. Who debuted first? Answer: (Two Words Big Show or Chris Jericho)

23. In 1999, WCW was in big trouble. Eric Bischoff would be fired as ratings dropped. In his place came two writers from the WWF: Vince Russo and Ed Ferrara. Did things get any better for "Nitro" and WCW? Yes No

24. Did Eric Bischoff try to buy WCW? Yes No

25. When was the last "Nitro?" March 2001 Febuary 2001 January 2001 April 2001