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History of WWF/WWE Trivia Quizzes

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14 quizzes and 185 trivia questions.
1.
  WWF History    
Multiple Choice
 25 Qns
This trivia asks questions about the history of WWF and the matches that have taken place before. It is moderate if you are a fan.
Average, 25 Qns, clic85, Feb 09 07
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clic85
4889 plays
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  General History of WWE    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
These questions will test your WWE knowledge from the past, so good luck. I recommend clearing everything out of your mind but wrestling.
Tough, 10 Qns, hatchet17, Nov 11 21
Tough
hatchet17
Nov 11 21
3732 plays
3.
  WWE Hall of Fame    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Just about every major sport and form of entertainment has that special place where the best of the best are enshrined forever. This quiz will test your knowledge of the wrestlers in "The WWE Hall of Fame".
Average, 15 Qns, jperrone, Jul 06 18
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jperrone
Jul 06 18
362 plays
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  WWF Days Of Old    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
It's Monday night, and when you're all alone your remote, all by itself, switches channels and you find yourself watching 'Monday Night Raw'. Thursdays that used to be spent watching something else, now contains watching 'Smackdown'.
Average, 10 Qns, racemany2k, Feb 10 03
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racemany2k gold member
5638 plays
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  WWF General Trivia: 1963-Present   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
For fifty years the WWE has been a forerunner in the sports entertainment industry. As we celebrate their 50th anniversary let me test your savvy of them through the years.
Average, 15 Qns, jperrone, May 22 13
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jperrone
386 plays
6.
  WWE's "Saturday Night's Main Event"    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
"Saturday Night's Main Event" was a WWE television show from 1985 through 2008. This quiz is about some of the greatest moments from the series of wrestling shows.
Average, 15 Qns, workisboring, Apr 28 17
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workisboring gold member
239 plays
7.
  More Old and New Days of WWE    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I am kind of a wrestling historian. Well not really, but I love wrestling so much in case you haven't noticed. So here's another quiz on the history of World Wrestling Entertainment.
Tough, 10 Qns, hatchet17, Sep 21 04
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hatchet17
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8.
  WWF Through The Ages    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
For all intents and purposes the WWF really took off in 1985. This quiz will test your knowledge on random subjects. Good luck!
Average, 10 Qns, karismatik, May 14 03
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karismatik
2928 plays
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  Old School WWF    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Good Luck!
Average, 10 Qns, Brambu, Jul 20 03
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Brambu
3795 plays
10.
  The WWF in 1984    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
The year 1984 was a monumental one, it saw the birth of "Hulkamania", and the arrivals of Roddy Piper, JYD and many others. This quiz will test your savvy on this year in W.W.F. lore.
Tough, 15 Qns, jperrone, Feb 05 13
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jperrone
216 plays
trivia question Quick Question
The two Hart brothers, Bret and Owen, split up at the 1994 'Royal Rumble'. Against which tag team did they wrestle?

From Quiz "WWF Through The Ages"




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  WWE Hall of Fame: Classes of 1993 and 1994    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Let's stroll through the memories. Take a look at some of the great professional wrestlers who became legends and got inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame. This quiz deals with classes of 1993-1994. Good luck!
Tough, 10 Qns, Dead Man Inc, Jun 03 08
Tough
Dead Man Inc
905 plays
12.
  Memories of Wrestling's Good Ol' Days    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The fourth and most challenging quiz of Bryandip's difficult trivia series.
Difficult, 10 Qns, Bryandip, Nov 11 21
Difficult
Bryandip
Nov 11 21
1667 plays
13.
  WWF Wrestling History    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Miscellaneous trivia on the history of professional wrestling.
Difficult, 10 Qns, McFly, Dec 28 02
Difficult
McFly
3632 plays
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  The BEST Of The Best: 2002 A Year In Review    
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
All the answers are from the year-end special that aired Monday, December 30, 2002. If you saw it or remember anything that happened this year, this should be a snap.
Impossible, 20 Qns, divalicious272002, Jun 03 03
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History of WWF/WWE Trivia Questions

1. Which wrestler took the pin during the first match in history of "Saturday Night's Main Event"?

From Quiz
WWE's "Saturday Night's Main Event"

Answer: George "the Animal" Steele

The first episode of WWE's "Saturday Night's Main Event" aired on May 11, 1985. The first match was a six-man tag team match featuring the team of Nikolai Volkoff, the Iron Sheik and George "the Animal" Steele verses the team of the U.S. Express and Ricky "the Dragon" Steamboat. George "the Animal" Steele was pinned by Barry Windham after Steele's teammates abandoned him.

2. On March 22, 1993, the WWE created its Hall of Fame and inducted its very first member that evening. Which superstar had the honor of being the first wrestler in this elite organization?

From Quiz WWE Hall of Fame

Answer: Andre the Giant

On March 22, 1993, the WWE Hall of Fame was created and very fittingly the late, great Andre the Giant was the very first person to be enshrined in it. On January 27, 1993, Andre, whose health had been failing for several years, succumbed to a massive heart attack while in his native France. First appearing with the WWE in 1972, Andre was a favorite of the fans for many years until a shocking heel turn in early 1987. Although his heart and mind were still in the ring, by 1990 his Acromegaly forced him to retire from active competition. In his last pay per view match, Andre turned on longtime manager Bobby Heenan, thus reconciling himself with his legions of fans.

3. On May 17, 1963 the legendary Bruno Sammartino defeated "Nature Boy" Buddy Rogers to win the WWWF Heavyweight Title in just 55 seconds. Why was the bout purposely kept short?

From Quiz WWF General Trivia: 1963-Present

Answer: Rogers was recovering from a mild heart attack

Bruno Sammartino, "The Living Legend" defeated Buddy Rogers for the WWWF Heavyweight Title in a reign that would last seven and a half years. The reason why the bout was kept so short was that immediately after winning the WWWF Title in February 1963 Rogers had suffered a mild heart attack. To protect his health and to push the reputation of Sammartino as a tough competitor, the bout was made a squash.

4. In January 1984, Hulk Hogan returned after a three year absence as a "surprise" enforcer for Bob Backlund. Which legendary tag team did Hogan and Backlund get in a brawl with, in Hogan's return angle.

From Quiz The WWF in 1984

Answer: The Wild Samoans

Hogan returned as Backlund's muscle for his one on one match against Samoan Samu who was accompanied by Afa and Sika. Eventually Samu was disqualified and Hogan proceeded to clear the ring of all Samoans. Just days later when Backlund announced he wouldn't be able to compete in his return match for The W.W.F. Heavyweight Title against The Iron Sheik, Hogan was made the replacement. The rest is history.

5. After Andre The Giant died in late 1993, he was inducted into the Hall of Fame. What was this big man's nickname?

From Quiz WWE Hall of Fame: Classes of 1993 and 1994

Answer: The Eighth Wonder of the World

Andre was not inducted via a ceremony. He only had a video shown of him and honoring him on an episode of "WWF Superstars". Andre was the first ever member of the WWE Hall of Fame.

6. Who was Randy Orton's first Heavyweight title defense against?

From Quiz More Old and New Days of WWE

Answer: Chris Benoit

He won the Heavyweight Title at the 2004 "Summerslam" against Chris Benoit. The next night Benoit got a rematch and lost that match as well. It was due to an outside interference by Evolution. Evolution then turned their back on Orton.

7. Who was the voice of the WWE promo during the late 1980s and early 1990s that said "The WWF...What the World is Watching"?

From Quiz Memories of Wrestling's Good Ol' Days

Answer: Gene Okerlund & Gene

This classic WWE promo was used before major events including Pay Per Views and big matches. During this promo, the WWF logo was struck by lightning and surrounded by a cloudy pink sky.

8. Who did they have hosting the "RAW" portions of the show?

From Quiz The BEST Of The Best: 2002 A Year In Review

Answer: Terri and The Coach & The Coach and Terri & Terri and Jonathon Coachman & Jonathon Coachman and Terri

I am getting more and more impressed by Terri. She is turning out to be a really talented journalist/interviewer. As for The Coach, well...comedic timing at its best. He is great for a laugh.

9. Who cost Bob Backlund his WWF Championship match against The Iron Sheik back in 1984?

From Quiz WWF Through The Ages

Answer: Arnold Skaaland

Skaaland, who was Backlund's manager at the time, threw in the towel as The Sheik locked him in the 'Camel Clutch'. As Backlund was carrying a neck injury at the time, Skaaland felt it was the best option to take. Almost ten years later, Backlund would win back the title in similar circumstances against Bret 'Hitman' Hart.

10. Which female pop singer was involved in the original 'Rock-n-Wrestling' saga?

From Quiz WWF Days Of Old

Answer: Cyndi Lauper

Captain Lou Albano went on to star in one of Cyndi's videos as her dad, playing opposite Cyndi's real mom in 'Girls Just Wanna Have Fun'.

11. Who was the first ever WWF Intercontinental champion?

From Quiz WWF Wrestling History

Answer: Pat Patterson

Pat Patterson became the first ever WWF Intercontinental title holder in September of 1979.

12. What did Mankind use to help pin the Rock for the WWF Title on Halftime Heat in 1999?

From Quiz WWF History

Answer: Forklift

Mankind lowered the forklift onto the Rock's stomach and lay on top of the forklift while the ref counted to three and Mankind became the WWF Champion.

13. At Wrestlemania III, what former referee tagged up with the Hart Foundation to face the British Bulldogs and Tito Santana?

From Quiz Old School WWF

Answer: Danny Davis

Davis was pinned in the loss.

14. What type of contest did Mister T and "Cowboy" Bob Orton have a 1986 episode of "Saturday Night's Main Event"?

From Quiz WWE's "Saturday Night's Main Event"

Answer: Boxing Match

On the March 1, 1986 episode of "Saturday Night's Main Event", Mr. T and "Cowboy" Bob Orton competed in a boxing match. Mr. T won the match via countout in the second round. After the match, "Cowboy" Bob Orton and "Rowdy" Roddy Piper doubleteamed Mr. T. This attack set up a boxing match between Piper and Mr. T at the WWE's 1986 "Wrestlemania 2" event.

15. In May 1976 the masked team called The Executioners defeated Tony Parisi and Louis Cerdan for the WWF Tag Team Titles. Who were The Executioners?

From Quiz WWF General Trivia: 1963-Present

Answer: Killer Kowlaski and Big John Studd

The aging Killer Kowalski and a young Big John Studd comprised a tag team known as The Executioners. The duo held the belts until November 1976 when they were stripped of them for using an illegal third Executioner, Nikolai Volkoff, in matches. Kolwaski, Volkoff and Studd; Three WWF Hall of Famers on one team!

16. Who eliminated the most people at the 2001 "Royal Rumble"?

From Quiz General History of WWE

Answer: Kane

Kane eliminated eleven people that night. He eliminated Perry Saturn, Raven, Steve Blackman, Al Snow, and Honky Tonk Man. Just to name a few. Kane lasted until the end before being eliminated by Stone Cold.

17. Hulk Hogan won his first Heavyweight Title in 1984. Who was his first Pay Per view title defense against?

From Quiz More Old and New Days of WWE

Answer: King Kong Bundy

He wrestled Bundy at the second "Wrestlemania" in a Steel Cage Match. It was a pretty bloody match. Hogan came out victorious. He would go on the next year to defeat Andre the Giant.

18. The tag team in WCW during the early 1990s, called The Young Pistols, consisted of Tracy Smothers and whom?

From Quiz Memories of Wrestling's Good Ol' Days

Answer: Steve Armstrong

Perhaps The Young Pisols' most difficult challenge was when they wrestled Dan Spivey and Rick Morton at "Superbrawl I."

19. Who was hosting all of the "SmackDown!" segments?

From Quiz The BEST Of The Best: 2002 A Year In Review

Answer: Tazz and Michael Cole & Michael Cole and Tazz

I love this team! They are so great together. Their real life friendship really shows through. Michael is FINALLY coming into his own as the co-host of "SmackDown!" He used to be a photographer and lived in Sarajevo during the war over there in the late 1990's. What interesting stories he must have! As for Tazz, well he is the man who broke Kurt Angle's undefeated streak at the "Royal Rumble" (Tazz's WWE debut).

20. Which future member of the Million Dollar Corporation was the first man to challenge for the WWF Championship at 'Wrestlemania'?

From Quiz WWF Through The Ages

Answer: King Kong Bundy

King Kong Bundy took on WWF Champion Hulk Hogan at 'Wrestlemania 2' in a Steel Cage Match, which Hogan won. The Hulkster would go on to feature in the main event of the next seven 'Wrestlemania's', as well as at 'Wrestlemania X8'.

21. In a Hardcore Match, where do pinfalls count?

From Quiz WWF Days Of Old

Answer: Anywhere

This is basically just a semi-formalized extension of a bar-room brawl.

22. Who defeated the first ever IC champ to become the second IC champ?

From Quiz WWF Wrestling History

Answer: Ken Patera

Ken Patera became the second WWF IC champ in April of 1980.

23. Who did Big John Studd defeat to win the 1989 "Royal Rumble"?

From Quiz WWF History

Answer: Ted Dibiase

Big John Studd threw Dibiase over the top rope to become the winner of the 1989 "Royal Rumble".

24. Who was Koko B. Ware's partner to make up the team of High Energy?

From Quiz Old School WWF

Answer: Owen Hart

Owen Hart was then known as the Missle then the Rocket.

25. The WWE Tag Team Champions, the Dream Team, continued an intense feud by defeating which challengers on a 1986 episode of "Saturday Night's Main Event"?

From Quiz WWE's "Saturday Night's Main Event"

Answer: The British Bulldogs

On the February 1, 1986 episode of "WWE Championship Wrestling", The British Bulldogs defeated the WWE Tag Team Champions, the Dream Team, in a non-title match when the Dynamite Kid pinned Brutus Beefcake. This upset started a series of matches between the champions and challengers. On the March 1, 1986 episode of "Saturday Night's Main Event", the WWE Tag Team Champions, the Dream Team, beat the British Bulldogs in a rematch with the titles being defended. Greg Valentine pinned the Dynamite Kid to win the match. At the WWE's 1986 "Wrestlemania 2" event, The British Bulldogs defeated the WWE Tag Team Champions, The Dream Team, for the title when Davey Boy Smith pinned Greg Valentine.

26. From mid 1983 through early 1984 this masked tag team amazed W.W.F. fans with their teamwork and high flying abilities. Who were they?

From Quiz The WWF in 1984

Answer: The Invaders

The fiery Latino duo known as The Invaders arrived in The W.W.F. in the early summer of 1983. They immediately became very popular due to their high flying, high risk moves which had never been seen before. This duo truly was an early precursor to the acrobatic "Luchadores" which became popular in the mid 1990's.

27. Which event did Vader make his WWE debut?

From Quiz General History of WWE

Answer: Royal Rumble 1996

The following night he injured Gorilla Monsoon with a Vader Splash. Vader would go on to win the Tag Team Titles with Mankind in 1997.

28. Who did Diesel beat to win his first Heavyweight Title?

From Quiz More Old and New Days of WWE

Answer: Bob Backlund

He beat Bob Backlund at Madison Sqaure Garden in only 8 seconds. The bell rang, Diesel kicked him in the stomach and Powerbombed him for the win. Diesel won that belt in late November of 1994 and lost it November of 1995 to Bret Hart.

29. Who was under the mask of The Yellow Dog in WCW during the early 1990s?

From Quiz Memories of Wrestling's Good Ol' Days

Answer: Brian Pillman

Brian Pillman, a.k.a. The Yellow Dog, wore a costume that consisted of yellow tights and a yellow mask that concealed his identity.

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