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History of The "Royal Rumble" Trivia Quiz

This quiz is about events that have occured during the "Royal Rumble" match itself, over the years.

A multiple-choice quiz by danpotato. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
danpotato

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
148,022

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
25

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
15 / 25

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Question 1 of 25

1. In 1988, "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan won the first ever "Royal Rumble." Which man did he eliminate last to win the match? Hint

One Man Gang

"Big" John Studd

Ron Bass

Junkyard Dog

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Question 2 of 25

2. Which of the following men did NOT appear in the 1988 "Royal Rumble" match? Hint

Ultimate Warrior

Shawn Michaels

Bret "Hitman" Hart

Jake "The Snake" Roberts

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Question 3 of 25

3. In 1989, "Big" John Studd was victorious in the "Royal Rumble." Which of these men did not join him in being in the 'Final Four' participants left? Hint

Rick Martel

'Million Dollar Man' Ted DiBiase

Hulk Hogan

Akeem

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Question 4 of 25

4. Who was the last man to be eliminated by Hulk Hogan on his way to victory at the 1990 "Royal Rumble"? Clue: Hulk had also eliminated him the year before! Hint

'Macho Man' Randy Savage

Andre the Giant

Warlord

Mr. Perfect

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Question 5 of 25

5. How many entrants did the 1990 "Royal Rumble" feature that had held, or went on to hold, the WWF Heavyweight Championship? Hint

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Question 6 of 25

6. Hulk Hogan won again in 1991. Which of these men WASN'T in the 'Final Four' with him? Hint

British Bulldog

Brian Knobbs

Tugboat

Earthquake

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Question 7 of 25

7. Which of these legends competed in their first "Royal Rumble" in 1991? Hint

Shawn Michaels

Ric Flair

Owen Hart

The Undertaker

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Question 8 of 25

8. Which of these ex-WWF Heavyweight Champions did Sid Justice NOT eliminate in 1992? Hint

Hulk Hogan

The Undertaker

Sgt. Slaughter

'Macho Man' Randy Savage

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Question 9 of 25

9. Which of these sets of wrestlers did not compete in the 1993 "Royal Rumble" match? Hint

Bret Hart, Kamala, Marty Janetty

Terry Taylor, Carlos Colon, Virgil

Jerry Lawler, Bob Backlund, Earthquake

Damien Demento, Papa Shango, Max Moon

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Question 10 of 25

10. Which two veterans battled it out as entrants #1 and #2 into the 1993 "Royal Rumble"? Hint

Jerry Lawler and Ted DiBiase

Bob Backlund and Ric Flair

Randy Savage and Tito Santana

Rick Martel and Harley Race

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Question 11 of 25

11. Which current WWE 'Raw' wrestler entered the 1994 "Royal Rumble" as participant #1? Hint

Scott Steiner

Diesel

Shawn Michaels

Triple H

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Question 12 of 25

12. Can you name the 'Final Four' of the 1994 "Royal Rumble"? Hint

Bret Hart, Shawn Michaels, Lex Luger, Rikishi Fatu

Shawn Michaels, Bret Hart, Bam Bam Bigelow, Randy Savage

Lex Luger, Bret Hart, Diesel, Bam Bam Bigelow

Randy Savage, Shawn Michaels, Adam Bomb, Lex Luger

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Question 13 of 25

13. The first two men in the 1995 "Royal Rumble" were also the last two to leave. One was the winner, Shawn Michaels. Who was the other? Hint

Lex Luger

Owen Hart

Bob Backlund

The British Bulldog

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Question 14 of 25

14. The Undertaker eliminated Bret Hart from the 1995 "Royal Rumble."

True

False

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Question 15 of 25

15. Two huge stars made their "Royal Rumble" debuts in 1996. Who are they? Hint

Steve Austin and Mick Foley

The Rock and Triple H

Steve Austin and Triple H

Kane and The Rock

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Question 16 of 25

16. The Rock debuted in the 1997 "Royal Rumble." Which man, that he went on to have a long feud with, eliminated him? Hint

Triple H

Mankind

Steve Austin

Billy Gunn

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Question 17 of 25

17. Jerry "The King" Lawler made a brief appearance in the 1997 "Royal Rumble," but was eliminated by who? Hint

Bret Hart

Mr. Perfect

Britsih Bulldog

Rowdy Roddy Piper

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Question 18 of 25

18. Which of these men returned for the 1998 "Royal Rumble"? Hint

"Superfly" Jimmy Snuka

Bushwhacker Luke

Hercules

Honky Tonk Man

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Question 19 of 25

19. In a repeat of 1995's events, the first two men in the ring were the last two in 1999's "Royal Rumble." Who were the two men? Hint

Vince McMahon and Steve Austin

Triple H and Steve Austin

Steve Austin and The Rock

Kane and The Rock

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Question 20 of 25

20. Which wrestler, who had recently returned to the WWF after a long spell away, was attacked and eliminated by The Ministry of Darkness in 1999's "Royal Rumble"? Hint

Big Boss Man

Fatu

Mabel

Jeff Jarrett

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Question 21 of 25

21. Who did NOT appear in the 2000 "Royal Rumble"? Hint

Bob Backlund

The Undertaker

Chris Jericho

The British Bulldog

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Question 22 of 25

22. Which of these men returned for the 2001 "Royal Rumble"? Hint

Greg Valentine

The Genius

Earthquake

Honky Tonk Man

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Question 23 of 25

23. Steve Austin won the 2001 "Royal Rumble," but who was not with him in the 'Final Four'? Hint

Kane

'The One' Billy Gunn

The Rock

The Undertaker

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Question 24 of 25

24. In 2002, the "Royal Rumble" was advertised as having four returning superstars that had not been seen in a WWE ring for quite some time. Who were they? Hint

The Godfather, Mr. Perfect, Goldust, Val Venis

British Bulldog, Taka Michinoku, Ken Shamrock, Big Boss Man

Hulk Hogan, Scott Hall, Kevin Nash, X-Pac

Matt Hardy, Jeff Hardy, Lita, British Bulldog

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Question 25 of 25

25. In 2003, who did Brock Lesnar defeat to gain his place in the "Royal Rumble" match?

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In 1988, "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan won the first ever "Royal Rumble." Which man did he eliminate last to win the match?

Answer: One Man Gang

John Studd wasn't even in this match. One Man Gang entered at #19 (out of 20), and Duggan came in at #13. One Man Gang became Akeem shortly after.

2. Which of the following men did NOT appear in the 1988 "Royal Rumble" match?

Answer: Shawn Michaels

Hitman entered at unlucky #1 and was eliminated by Don Muraco. Jake drew #5, and was thrown out by One Man Gang. Warrior came in at #18, but was eliminated by Gang and Dino Bravo.

3. In 1989, "Big" John Studd was victorious in the "Royal Rumble." Which of these men did not join him in being in the 'Final Four' participants left?

Answer: Hulk Hogan

Hogan was eliminated by the Twin Towers (Akeem and Big Boss Man) earlier on. DiBiase was the last man to go.

4. Who was the last man to be eliminated by Hulk Hogan on his way to victory at the 1990 "Royal Rumble"? Clue: Hulk had also eliminated him the year before!

Answer: Mr. Perfect

Savage went out quite early at the hands of Dusty Rhodes, and was followed by Warlord thanks to Andre. The Giant was eliminated by Demolition.

5. How many entrants did the 1990 "Royal Rumble" feature that had held, or went on to hold, the WWF Heavyweight Championship?

Answer: 6

They were Randy Savage, Bret Hart, Andre the Giant, Shawn Michaels, Hulk Hogan, and Ultimate Warrior.

6. Hulk Hogan won again in 1991. Which of these men WASN'T in the 'Final Four' with him?

Answer: Tugboat

Tugboat didn't make it because the back-stabbing Hulkster threw him out himself! After all those months of bringing him get-well cards and nursing him back to health to feud with Earthquake, Hogan just turned around and tossed him out - the actions of a heel if ever I saw one. The crowd didn't care about Tugboat though, so they all cheered when Hulk eliminated Earthquake to win.

7. Which of these legends competed in their first "Royal Rumble" in 1991?

Answer: The Undertaker

Amongst Undertaker's victims was Bret Hart! He was eventually clotheslined out by the Legion of Doom. Michaels had already been in the '89 and '90 "Royal Rumbles," and Flair's first was in 1992. Owen had to wait until 1993 to get a try.

8. Which of these ex-WWF Heavyweight Champions did Sid Justice NOT eliminate in 1992?

Answer: The Undertaker

Hogan eliminated Undertaker. Sid drew #29 and came in and threw out Slaughter, Model, and Warlord (with Hogan), before getting rid of Roddy Piper, Savage, and Hulk. Sid was then put out by Ric Flair, the winner of the match.

9. Which of these sets of wrestlers did not compete in the 1993 "Royal Rumble" match?

Answer: Bret Hart, Kamala, Marty Janetty

Bret defended his belt against Razor Ramon at the Pay-Per-View, but was not in the "Royal Rumble" itself. Marty competed for the Intercontinental Championship, and Kamala just wasn't in it. All of the others were in the match.

10. Which two veterans battled it out as entrants #1 and #2 into the 1993 "Royal Rumble"?

Answer: Bob Backlund and Ric Flair

They battled until they were interrupted by entrant #3 - the legendary Papa Shango!

11. Which current WWE 'Raw' wrestler entered the 1994 "Royal Rumble" as participant #1?

Answer: Scott Steiner

Scott was eliminated by Diesel. Michaels was also in this match, though Triple H had not joined the company at this stage.

12. Can you name the 'Final Four' of the 1994 "Royal Rumble"?

Answer: Bret Hart, Shawn Michaels, Lex Luger, Rikishi Fatu

Rikishi (then Fatu of the Headshrinkers) was eliminated by Bret, whilst Luger threw out Shawn. Luger and Hart then simultaneously eliminated each other, causing the first, and only, joint-winners of a "Royal Rumble."

13. The first two men in the 1995 "Royal Rumble" were also the last two to leave. One was the winner, Shawn Michaels. Who was the other?

Answer: The British Bulldog

Bulldog appeared to win, but only one of Michaels' feet hit the ground so he re-entered and won the match.

14. The Undertaker eliminated Bret Hart from the 1995 "Royal Rumble."

Answer: False

Undetaker threw Bret out in 1991, but neither man was in the 1995 "Royal Rumble."

15. Two huge stars made their "Royal Rumble" debuts in 1996. Who are they?

Answer: Steve Austin and Triple H

Triple H drew #1 and was eliminated by Diesel. Austin drew #24 and was eliminated by Fatu (aka Rikishi).

16. The Rock debuted in the 1997 "Royal Rumble." Which man, that he went on to have a long feud with, eliminated him?

Answer: Mankind

Austin won the match.

17. Jerry "The King" Lawler made a brief appearance in the 1997 "Royal Rumble," but was eliminated by who?

Answer: Bret Hart

Hart uppercutted him out after about 5 seconds in the ring. King came straight from the announcer's table, and was back in time to finish his own sentence!

18. Which of these men returned for the 1998 "Royal Rumble"?

Answer: Honky Tonk Man

Honky Tonk Man was in there for quite a while, being thrown out by Vader in the end. Austin won the "Rumble" again that year.

19. In a repeat of 1995's events, the first two men in the ring were the last two in 1999's "Royal Rumble." Who were the two men?

Answer: Vince McMahon and Steve Austin

Vince disappeared for most of the match, but reappeared at the end to eliminate Austin, with a bit of help from The Rock.

20. Which wrestler, who had recently returned to the WWF after a long spell away, was attacked and eliminated by The Ministry of Darkness in 1999's "Royal Rumble"?

Answer: Mabel

They kidnapped Mabel, who joined the group as Viscera.

21. Who did NOT appear in the 2000 "Royal Rumble"?

Answer: The Undertaker

Undertaker was on a hiatus from the WWF at this point. The others were all in the match; Backlund was thrown out by Jericho, Jericho was thrown out by Chyna, and Bulldog was eliminated by Road Dogg. The Rock won the match.

22. Which of these men returned for the 2001 "Royal Rumble"?

Answer: Honky Tonk Man

Honky Tonk Man yet again made a special appearance, lasting not a great deal of time. He entered the ring expecting to perform his song, but was battered on the head with his guitar and tossed out by Kane. Also returning that year were surprise entrants Haku and The Big Show.

23. Steve Austin won the 2001 "Royal Rumble," but who was not with him in the 'Final Four'?

Answer: The Undertaker

Undertaker was eliminated by Rikishi who was in turn thrown out by The Rock. Austin got rid of Gunn and Kane got rid of Rock, leaving Austin against Kane.

24. In 2002, the "Royal Rumble" was advertised as having four returning superstars that had not been seen in a WWE ring for quite some time. Who were they?

Answer: The Godfather, Mr. Perfect, Goldust, Val Venis

Hogan, Hall, and Nash didn't appear until after the "Royal Rumble," and X-Pac returned to join the nWo after "WrestleMania." Of the others, only Big Boss Man and Hardy Boyz were in the match. Mr. Perfect's performance was notable as he made it to the final three, along with Kurt Angle and Triple H, who won the match.

25. In 2003, who did Brock Lesnar defeat to gain his place in the "Royal Rumble" match?

Answer: The Big Show

Lesnar went on to win the match.

Source: Author danpotato

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