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Quiz about The Austin Era Part 11996 through 1997

The Austin Era -Part 1-1996 through 1997 Quiz

This is the first installment of a quiz that will cover Steve Austin's WWE career. Have fun.

A multiple-choice quiz by Gmac316. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Gmac316

Time
4 mins

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Multiple Choice

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130,505

Updated
Apr 15 23

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Question 1 of 10

1. When Steve Austin first debuted in 1996 he was not known as Stone Cold Steve Austin. What name did he use? Hint

Steve Williams

Stunning Steve Austin

Tough Guy

The Ringmaster

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who was his first manager? Hint

Ted DiBiase

Jim Ross

Paul Heyman

He didn't have one

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who did Austin face at "Wrestlemania XII"? Hint

Savio Vega

Vader

Jake Roberts

Razor Ramon

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Question 4 of 10

4. At the Pay Per View, "King of the Ring" in 1996, which phrase did Austin say for the first time? Hint

"Stone Cold Stunner"

"Austin 3:16"

"Bret Hart sucks!"

"What?"

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Question 5 of 10

5. At the 1996 "Survivor" Series Austin faced what returning superstar?

Answer: ( Two words, or just surname)

6. In January of 1997, Austin was part of a Royal Rumble Match. Bret Hart eliminated Austin, but the officials didn't see him do it because they where on the outside trying to break up a fight. Austin threw Bret over the top and won the Royal Rumble. Did Austin get to face WWF Heavyweight Champion Shawn Michaels at "Wrestlemania XIII"?

Yes

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who was the guest referee for the Steve Austin vs. Bret Hart Match at "Wrestlemania XIII"?

Answer: ( Two words, o tjust surname)

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Question 8 of 10

8. At an "In Your House" Event in April of 1997, Austin got his first shot at the WWF Heavyweight Championship when, he faced The Undertaker. Austin looked like he was going to win the title when gave the Undertaker a "Stone Cold Stunner," but someone distracted Austin when he rang the bell. Who was he? Hint

Bret Hart

Brian Pillman

The British Bulldog

Owen Hart

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Question 9 of 10

9. At "Summerslam," Austin faced Owen Hart for the WWF Intercontinental Championship. He won the title but it came with a price. Owen executed a piledriver on Austin and Austin fell wrong. He would be temporarily paralyzed. Because of the injury, he had to forfeit the Intercontinental Championship and it was feared his career was over. Approximately how much time was he out of action? Hint

30 days

3 months

6 months

9 months

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Question 10 of 10

10. On December 8, 1997, Vince McMahon set a match between Austin and The Rock for the WWE Intercontinental Championship. Did this match take place?

Yes

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. When Steve Austin first debuted in 1996 he was not known as Stone Cold Steve Austin. What name did he use?

Answer: The Ringmaster

He was known as the Ringmaster. As the Ringmaster he would be known for a scientific wrestling style. By this I mean that he used a lot of wrestling holds. When he became Stone Cold Steve Austin he was known for being more of a brawler. He was known as "Stunning" Steve Austin in his WCW days.

2. Who was his first manager?

Answer: Ted DiBiase

Ted DiBiase was Steve Austin's first manager in the WWE. He was managed by Paul Heyman when he was with WCW. Jim Ross is one of Austin's best friends. Austin would go on to lose a Strap Match to Savio Vega at a Pay Per View. As a result, DiBiase was forced to leave the WWE.

3. Who did Austin face at "Wrestlemania XII"?

Answer: Savio Vega

Austin won this match. Austin would be a major player in "Wrestlemania" for years to come. Austin would compete in a total of seven "Wrestlemanias" with a record of 5-2.

4. At the Pay Per View, "King of the Ring" in 1996, which phrase did Austin say for the first time?

Answer: "Austin 3:16"

"Austin 3:16" was born that night after he became "King of the Ring". He beat Jake "The Snake" Roberts and Marc Mero to become "King". In the match with Mero he was kicked in the lip. Austin went to the hospital to get stiches then returned to the arena and beat Jake Roberts.

5. At the 1996 "Survivor" Series Austin faced what returning superstar?

Answer: Bret Hart

Austin lost a hard fought battle. Bret and Austin had a long standing feud, but they never got to finish it because Bret left for WCW after "Survivor" Series in 1997.

Answer: No

His victory at the "Royal Rumble" stood, but Austin did not get to face Shawn Michaels for the WWF Heavyweight Championship. He faced Bret Hart at "Wrestlemania XIII". The night after the "Royal Rumble," Gorilla Monsoon ruled that Austin would be in a Fatal Four Way Match for the WWE Heavyweight Championship at "In Your House: Final Four." The match also included Bret Hart, The Undertaker, and Vader. Bret Hart won the title but lost it to Psycho Sid the next night.

7. Who was the guest referee for the Steve Austin vs. Bret Hart Match at "Wrestlemania XIII"?

Answer: Ken Shamrock

Bret Hart got Austin in the Sharpshooter, and Ken Shamrock called for the bell when Austin passed out. Although Austin lost the match many people including Austin credit this match for helping turn him into a true superstar.

Answer: Brian Pillman

This allowed the Undertaker to recover. He beat Austin with the Tombstone Piledriver. In real life Austin and Pillman were close friends. They were known as the Hollywood Blondes in WCW. Pillman died on October 5, 1997, from a heart attack caused by a birth defect.

Answer: 3 months

Austin was used in a non-wrestling role, while he was out of action. He would make his in ring return at "Survivor" Series Pay Per View, by winning the WWF Intercontinental Championship from Owen Hart.

10. On December 8, 1997, Vince McMahon set a match between Austin and The Rock for the WWE Intercontinental Championship. Did this match take place?

Answer: No

This happened the night after Austin beat the Rock at a Pay Per View. Austin came down to the ring and handed the Intercontinental Title to the Rock. He said "I don't want the belt no more." and "I've got bigger fish to fry." The next week Austin threw the Intercontinental Championship belt over a bridge and The Rock wrestled the next couple of weeks without it.

Source: Author Gmac316

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