History of Professional Wrestling

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  

1. In 1948, several independent wrestling promoters converged and formed this organization: World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) American Wrestling Association (AWA) World Championship Wrestling (WCW) National Wrestling Alliance(NWA)

2. This turn of the century star, first to be recognized as a world wrestling champion in 1905, was known as the Russian Lion? Ed Strangler Lewis George Hackenschmidt Frank Gotch Stanislaus Zybyszko

3. Jack Johnson may have been the first African-American boxing champion in 1910, but it wasn't until 1992 that the first African-American world wrestling champion was crowned. Who was it? Ron Simmons Bobo Brazil Butch Reed Rocky Johnson

4. Which of the following was NOT an original member of the Legion of Doom? Buzz Sayer King Kong Bundy Jake Roberts Matt Bourne

5. Who is NOT a son of Stu Hart? Bruce Brett Jimmy Owen

6. What was amazing about Kerry Von Erich's stint in the World Wrestling Federation? He was functionally blind He had an impaired heart He was battling severe depression He wrestled with an artificial limb

7. Which of the following is NOT a third generation wrestler? Eddie Gilbert Chavo Guerrero Jr. The Rock Ted DiBiase, Sr.

8. Who is NOT a member (past or present) of the Four Horsemen? Brian Pillman Sid Vicious Paul Roma Dustin Rhodes

9. In wrestling terminology, what is juice? Heroin Blood Alcohol Sweat

10. In the mid-1980s, a tag team was formed called the Blade Runners, comprising of Runners Rock and Sting. Most are well aquainted with Sting, but what is Rock known as now? The (Ultimate) Warrior The Undertaker Big Van Vader Taz

11. Which of the following are NOT related? Hardcore and Crash Holly Gangrel and Luna Vachon Ronnie and Jimmy Garvin Jerry Lawler and Grand Master Sexay

12. Who holds the record for the longest title reign in professional wrestling history? Verne Gagne Ric Flair The Fabulous Moolah Bruno Sammartino

13. Which of the following duos are related? Johnny Ace and Road Warrior Animal Ivan and Nikita Koloff Ole and Arn Anderson Kane and the Undertaker

14. Which of the following wrestling events came first, chronologically? Wrestlemania Starrcade November To Remember Summerslam

15. Who is the only professional wrestler also in the Pro Football Hall of Fame? Steve McMichael Pat O'Connor Lou Thesz Bronko Nagurski

16. Which one is NOT an original member of the Fabulous Freebirds? Michael 'P.S.' Hayes Jimmy 'Jam' Garvin Terry 'Bam Bam' Gordy Buddy 'Jack' Roberts

17. This legendary bruiser, now owner and operator of a wrestling school, is credited with graduates like Paul Leveques (Triple H) and Joanie Laurer (Chyna) among a host of others. Who is he? Bill Anderson Stu Hart Killer Kowalski Dominic Denucci

18. Rudolfo Guzman Huerta is known throughout Mexico and Latin America as one of the most beloved wrestling 'faces' (short for 'baby-face', good guy) of all time. What name did he wrestle under? Mil Mascaras Super Astro Lizmark El Santo

19. Known as the father of Puroresu, wrestling champion Mitsuhiro Momota was instrumental in establishing Japan as a major wrestling center. He wrestled under this alias: The Great Muta Rikidozan Tiger Mask Hiro Matsuda

20. Who is NOT a member of 'The Clique'? Billy Gunn Scott Hall Shawn Michaels Kevin Nash