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Quiz about Missouri State Heavyweight Title History

Missouri State Heavyweight Title History Quiz

Longtime fans should remember the Missouri State Heavyweight Title as a steppingstone to the NWA World Heavyweight Title from 1972-1985. Let's see what you remember about this short lived, but important, title.

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

Author
ShazBot

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
120,784

Updated
Dec 03 21

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10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who was the first Missouri State Heavyweight Champion? Hint

Harley Race

Dory Funk Jr.

Terry Funk

Ted DiBiase

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who was the eventual champions opponent in the tournament to crown the first Missouri State Heavyweight Champion? Hint

Jack Brisco

Johnny Valentine

Pak-Song

Gene Kiniski

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who has won the Missouri State Heavyweight Title the most times? Hint

Dick the Bruiser

Harley Race

Dick Murdoch

Crusher Blackwell

4. On June 10, 1983, Harley Race defeated Ric Flair for the NWA World Heavyweight Title. As a result, he was forced to vacate the Missouri State Heavyweight Title and a tournament was started to crown a new champion. Who won that tournament? Hint

Crusher Blackwell

Ken Patera

Kerry Von Erich

Ric Flair

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who was the losing wrestler in the finals of the tournament to fill the vacant Missouri State Heavyweight Title in September 1983? Hint

David Von Erich

Kevin Von Erich

Kerry Von Erich

Ted DiBiase

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Question 6 of 10

6. The Missouri State Heavyweight title was a steppingstone to the NWA World Heavyweight Title. Of the 16 men to hold the Missouri State Title, how many have also held the NWA World Heavyweight Title? Hint

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Question 7 of 10

7. Only 1 man was able to cross promotional boundries and hold the Missouri State Heavyweight Title and the WWF/WWE Intercontinental Title at the same time. Who was this man? Hint

Ted DiBiase

Ken Patera

Kerry Von Erich

David Von Erich

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Question 8 of 10

8. Although the Missouri State Heavyweight Title was a steppingstone to the NWA World Heavyweight Title, 1 man would use it as a steppingstone to the WWF/WWE World Heavyweight Title without first holding the NWA World Heavyweight Title. Who was he?

Answer: (Two Words)

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Question 9 of 10

9. In January 1973, a match between what 2 wrestlers ended in a double disqualification prompting officials to declare the title vacant pending a rematch? Hint

Gene Kiniski and Terry Funk

Terry Funk and Johnny Valentine

Harley Race and Johnny Valentine

Harley Race and Dory Funk Jr.

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Question 10 of 10

10. In 1986, the NWA opted to eliminate the Missouri State Heavyweight Title. What is the name of the man who was the final holder of this prestigious championship?

Answer: (Think first and most)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who was the first Missouri State Heavyweight Champion?

Answer: Harley Race

Race won a tournament on September 16, 1972, in St. Louis,Missouri.

2. Who was the eventual champions opponent in the tournament to crown the first Missouri State Heavyweight Champion?

Answer: Pak-Song

The great Korean wrestler, Pak-Song, was Harley Race's opponent on that fateful night.

3. Who has won the Missouri State Heavyweight Title the most times?

Answer: Harley Race

Crusher Blackwell held the title twice, Bruiser and Murdoch held it 3 times and Race is far out in front with 7 title reigns.

Answer: Ric Flair

Flair picked up the Missouri State Heavyweight Title 1 month after dropping the NWA Title to Race.

5. Who was the losing wrestler in the finals of the tournament to fill the vacant Missouri State Heavyweight Title in September 1983?

Answer: David Von Erich

The late, great David Von Erich was Flair's opponent on that night in 1983. Sadly, less than a year later, David would pass away while on tour in Japan.

Answer: 7

Harley Race, Terry Funk, Gene Kiniski, Dory Funk Jr., Jack Brisco, Kerry Von Erich, and Ric Flair all have held both titles.

7. Only 1 man was able to cross promotional boundries and hold the Missouri State Heavyweight Title and the WWF/WWE Intercontinental Title at the same time. Who was this man?

Answer: Ken Patera

Ken Patera won the Intercontinental Title on April 21, 1980. Four days later he won the Missouri State Title.

Answer: Bob Backlund

Backlund won the WWF/WWE World Title 2 years after holding the Missouri State Title. Ric Flair would also go on to win the WWF/WWE Title, but would do so 11 years after winning his first NWA World Title.

9. In January 1973, a match between what 2 wrestlers ended in a double disqualification prompting officials to declare the title vacant pending a rematch?

Answer: Harley Race and Johnny Valentine

Valentine won the rematch and the title.

10. In 1986, the NWA opted to eliminate the Missouri State Heavyweight Title. What is the name of the man who was the final holder of this prestigious championship?

Answer: Harley Race

Harley Race beat Crusher Blackwell for the belt in August of 1985. Less than 6 months later the title was defunct.

Source: Author ShazBot

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