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Hindsight is Always 20/20 Trivia Quiz

The "Rookie of the Year" award from "Pro Wrestling Illustrated" has had more than few winners that looked like the right pick at the time, but years later had us scratching our head wondering why.

A multiple-choice quiz by ShazBot. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
ShazBot

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
122,436

Updated
Dec 03 21

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5

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Question 1 of 5

1. The 1981 "Rookie of the Year" was David Sammartino. While David's career fizzled out quickly, the number 3 vote getter went on to win the AWA World Heavyweight Title and 2 WWE Intercontinental Titles. Who was that wresler? Hint

Curt Hennig

The Ultimate Warrior

Kerry Von Erich

Rick Rude

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Question 2 of 5

2. In 1986, Lex Luger was voted "Rookie of the Year". While Luger had a great career and won 2 world titles, what 7 time world champion finished 2 spots behind him in the voting?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 3 of 5

3. In 1992, Eric Watts was voted "Rookie of the Year". One spot behind him was a man who would go on to win 3 WCW World Heavyweight Titles. What is his name? Hint

Jeff Jarrett

Kevin Nash

Booker T

Diamond Dallas Page

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Question 4 of 5

4. In 1996, The Giant (Big Show) won the "Rookie of the Year" award. While nobody disputed it at the time, the third place finisher would go on to win a whopping 9 world titles and make everybody look stupid. Who was that third place finisher? Hint

Triple H

Jeff Jarrett

Booker T

The Rock

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Question 5 of 5

5. In 2001, Randy Orton won the "Rookie of the Year" award, joining his father Bob who won the award in 1973. What is the name of the former NCAA Heavyweight and WWE World Heavyweight Champion who finished runner up?

Answer: (Two Words)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: Curt Hennig

The late "Mr. Perfect" Curt Hennig finished behind both Sammartino and Brad Rheingans that year.

2. In 1986, Lex Luger was voted "Rookie of the Year". While Luger had a great career and won 2 world titles, what 7 time world champion finished 2 spots behind him in the voting?

Answer: Sting

Sting finished behind Luger and Bam Bam Bigalow.

3. In 1992, Eric Watts was voted "Rookie of the Year". One spot behind him was a man who would go on to win 3 WCW World Heavyweight Titles. What is his name?

Answer: Diamond Dallas Page

Eric Watts, being the son of then head of WCW "Cowboy" Bill Watts, got so much airtime that most people didn't even know DDP existed.

Answer: The Rock

While The Giant was winning his first world title from the legendary Ric Flair, Rocky Maivia was an up and coming prospect in Memphis. Little did anyone realize what was about to happen.

Answer: Brock Lesnar

Randy's career has been stalled by injuries while Brock is headlining shows across the country.

Source: Author ShazBot

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