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Quiz about Classic Wrestlers Finishing Moves
Quiz about Classic Wrestlers Finishing Moves

Classic Wrestlers Finishing Moves Quiz


Many wrestling superstars are famous for their finishing moves. I'll name a move and see if you can guess whose finishing move it was. These are moves used by wrestlers from the 70's, 80's and 90's. Hope you have fun.

A multiple-choice quiz by modfather. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
modfather
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
224,762
Updated
Jul 23 22
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
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4754
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Question 1 of 10
1. Which superstar would finish off his opponents with "The Running Legdrop"? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Which former WWE Superstar was famous for using "The Bearhug" as his finishing move? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. "The Iron Claw" was the finishing move of which former WWA World Champion? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Which "Russian" superstar's finisher was the "Russian Backbreaker"? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. "The Running Powerslam" was the finishing move of which former WWE Superstar? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Which former WWE superstar's version of the "Sleeper Hold" was called "Goodnight Irene"? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Which former WCW Television Champion used "The Spinebuster" as a finisher? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. This superstar would use the "Figure Four Leglock" to make his opponents tap out? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. "The Piledriver" was the finishing move of which former WWE and WCW Superstar? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Which tag team's finisher was called "The Double Death Drop"? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which superstar would finish off his opponents with "The Running Legdrop"?

Answer: Hulk Hogan

Hogan has used this move all through his career. He has held the WWE World Championship on six occasions and the WCW World Championship six times. He also held the WWE Tag Team Championship with Edge. Sid Justice used "The Powerbomb" as his finisher and he has held both the WWE and WCW World Championship twice. "The Model" Rick Martel used 'The Boston Crab' and he was a former three time WWE Tag Team Champion, holding it with Tony Garea twice and Tito Santana once.

He is also a former WCW Television Champion. Tito Santana's finisher was "The Flying Forearm".

As well as holding the WWE Tag Team Title with Rick Martel, he is a former two time Intercontinental Champion and was the 1989 "King Of The Ring".
2. Which former WWE Superstar was famous for using "The Bearhug" as his finishing move?

Answer: "Superstar" Billy Graham

Billy Graham was a former WWE World Champion defeating Bruno Sammartino in 1977. "The Bearhug" was his finisher throughout his career. Bob Backlund' s finisher was "The Crossface Chickenwing". He is a former two time WWE World Champion, defeating Billy Graham in 1978 and Bret Hart in 1994. "Hacksaw" Jim Duggen's finisher was "The Charging Clothesline" and he is a former WCW United States Champion, defeating "Stunning" Steve Austin in 1994. Tommy Rich's finisher was the "Lou Thez Press" and he is a former NWA World Heavyweight Champion defeating Harley Race in 1981.
3. "The Iron Claw" was the finishing move of which former WWA World Champion?

Answer: Baron Von Raschke

Baron Von Raschke was also known as "The Claw" and was a former four time WWA World Heavyweight Champion winning the title in the early 1970's. He also appeared at "Summerslam 1988" as the manager of The Powers of Pain. King Kong Bundy's finisher was "The Avalanche" and he is remembered for feuding with Hulk Hogan, Hillbilly Jim and The Undertaker.

He appeared at the first three "Wrestlemanias" and held the record for the quickest win in WWE history defeating S.D.Jones at "Wrestlemania I" in nine seconds.

He held that record for nearly ten years. "Macho Man" Randy Savage's finisher was "The Flying Elbow" and he is a former WWE and WCW World Champion. He also held the WWE Intercontinental Championship. "Mr. Perfect" Curt Hennig's move was "The Perfect Plex".

He held the AWA World Heavyweight Championship twice and the WWE Intercontinental Championship twice. Curt Hennig passed away on February 10, 2003.
4. Which "Russian" superstar's finisher was the "Russian Backbreaker"?

Answer: Nikolai Volkoff

Nikolai Volkoff was a former WWE Tag Team Champion, winning the title with The Iron Sheik at "Wrestlemania I". Nikita Kolloff's finisher was "The Russian Sickle Clothesline" and he is a former NWA United States Champion. Ivan Koloff's finisher was "The Inverted Backbreaker" and he was the man who ended Bruno Samartino's seven year reign as the WWE Champion when he defeated him for the title on January 18, 1971. Boris Zhukov's finisher was "The Flying Headbutt" and he was in a tag team with Nikolai Volkoff in the WWE called The Bolsheviks.
5. "The Running Powerslam" was the finishing move of which former WWE Superstar?

Answer: "The British Bulldog" Davey Boy Smith

Davey Boy Smith held numerous titles during his career. He won the WWE Tag Team Title with "Dynamite Kid" Tom Billington at "Wrestlemania II". He would later win the Tag Team Title with his brother in law Owen Hart. He defeated Bret Hart for the WWE Intercontinental Championship at "Summerslam 1992" in London, England.

He was also the first ever WWE European Champion defeating his tag team partner Owen Hart in the final of the tournament for the title in Berlin, Germany. He would hold the title a second time, defeating D-Lo Brown.

He also held the WWE Hardcore Title twice. Sadly, Davey Boy Smith passed away on May 18, 2002. Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart's finisher was called "The Anviliser" and was a version of the "Cobra Clutch". He held the WWE Tag Team Title twice with Bret Hart as part of The Hart Foundation.

Hercules Hernandez's finisher was the "Torture Rack". He feuded with Hulk Hogan, Ted Dibiase and The Legion of Doom. He was part of a tag team with Paul Roma called Power and Glory.

Hercules passed away on March 6, 2004. The Warlord's finisher was the "Full Nelson". He formed a tag team with The Barbarian called Powers of Pain. They were managed by Mr. Fuji. He also feuded with The British Bulldog, being defeated by him at "Wrestlemania VII".
6. Which former WWE superstar's version of the "Sleeper Hold" was called "Goodnight Irene"?

Answer: Adrian Adonis

Adrian Adonis was a former WWE Tag Team Champion, holding the title with Dick Murdock. He was defeated by Roddy Piper at "Wrestlemania III" and had his hair shaved by Brutus Beefcake after the match. He was tragically killed in a car accident on July 4, 1988. Roddy Piper was a former WWE Intercontinental Champion, defeating The Mountie at the "Royal Rumble 1992", with the "Sleeper Hold". Brutus Beefcake feuded with Mr. Perfect, Ted Dibiase and Honky Tonk Man.

He has also wrestled as The Disciple, The Zodiac and The Man With No Name.

His finisher was also the "Sleeper Hold". Waylon Mercy was "Dangerous" Dan Spivey's gimmick in the WWE and his finisher was the "Sleeper Hold".
7. Which former WCW Television Champion used "The Spinebuster" as a finisher?

Answer: Arn Anderson

Arn Anderson was an original member of The Four Horsemen. He is also a former NWA and WCW World Television Champion. Dusty Rhodes' finisher was the "Bionic Elbow". He is a former four time NWA World Heavyweight Champion. He is also the father of Dustin "Goldust" Rhodes. Jake "The Snake" Roberts' finisher was the "DDT".

He has feuded with Earthquake, The Undertaker and "Macho Man" Randy Savage and many others. Terry Taylor's finisher was the "Five Arm". He wrestled as The Red Rooster in the WWE.
8. This superstar would use the "Figure Four Leglock" to make his opponents tap out?

Answer: Greg "The Hammer" Valentine

Greg "The Hammer" Valentine is a former WWE Intercontinental and Tag Team Champion. He formed a tag team with the Honky Tonk Man called Rhythm and Blues in the early 1990's. He has feuded with "Rugged" Ronnie Garvin and Tito Santana. He also appeared in the first seven "Wrestlemania's". Iron Sheik's finisher was the "Camel Clutch".

He is a former WWE World Champion, defeating Bob Backlund. He also held the WWE Tag Team Title with Nikolai Volkoff. He appeared in the Gimmick Battle Royal at "Wrestlemania X-7" and won. Sgt. Slaughter's finisher is the "Cobra Clutch".

He defeated the Ultimate Warrior at the "Royal Rumble" in 1991 for the WWE World Championship. He also appeared in the Gimmick Battle Royal at "Wrestlemania X-7". He became a road agent with the WWE and often comes out of retirement to compete. Killer Kowalski's finisher was the "Stomach Claw".

He has feuded with Bruno Sammartino, Mad Dog Vachon and Pedro Morales. He also trained Big John Studd, Perry Saturn and Triple H.
9. "The Piledriver" was the finishing move of which former WWE and WCW Superstar?

Answer: "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff

"Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff has had a varied career. He has feuded with Hulk Hogan, Ron Simmons, Big John Studd, Hercules and Adrian Adonis, to name a few. He is a former WCW Television Champion and Tag Team Champion with Paul Roma. He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2005. "Cowboy" Bob Orton was the inventor of the "Superplex".

He is also the father of former WWE World Champion Randy Orton. He has been seen on WWE "Smackdown", helping his son to win his matches. Johnny Ace's finisher was the "Ace Crusher".

He is also the real life brother of Road Warrior Animal. In April, 2004, he replaced Jim Ross as Vice President of WWE Talent Relations. Kevin Sullivan's finisher was the "Double Stomp". He is a former WCW Tag Team Champion with Cactus Jack.

He also wrestled as The Taskmaster, the leader of the Dungeon of Doom.
10. Which tag team's finisher was called "The Double Death Drop"?

Answer: The Nasty Boys

This move was basically Brian Knobbs doing a "Powerslam' and Jerry Saggs doing a "Flying Elbow Drop". They are former WWE Tag Team Champions, defeating The Hart Foundation at "Wrestlemania VII". Brian Knobbs is also a former two time WCW Hardcore Champion. The Brain Busters were Arn Anderson and Tully Blanchard. Their finisher was the "Spike Piledriver". They are former WWE and NWA Tag Team Champions. Tully Blanchard was also a former NWA Television and United States Champion. The Rock 'n' Roll Express were Robert Gibson and Ricky Morton. Their finisher was the "Double Dropkick". They are former seven time NWA Tag Team Chsmpions. Doom were Ron Simmons and Butch Reed. Their finisher was the "Double Spinebuster". They are former WCW Tag Team Champions. Ron Simmons was also the first African/American to hold the WCW World Title, defeating Vader in 1992. He would later go on to form The Acolytes with future WWE World Champion Bradshaw.

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Source: Author modfather

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