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The Crockett Cup Trivia Quiz

From 1986 to 1988, the NWA and Jim Crockett Promotions hosted a tag team tournament with a $1 million prize.

A multiple-choice quiz by jhip74. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
jhip74

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
173,033

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
8 / 15

Plays
747

Last 3 plays: Guest 174 (7/15), Guest 107 (5/15), Guest 136 (8/15).

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Question 1 of 15

1. In 1986, NWA World Champion Ric Flair defended the title against who? Hint

Magnum TA

Nikita Koloff

Harley Race

Dusty Rhodes

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Question 2 of 15

2. In 1986, who did The Road Warriors defeat to reach the final match? Hint

The Koloffs

The Midnight Express

Buzz Sawyer and Rick Steiner

Hector and Chavo Guerrero

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Question 3 of 15

3. In 1987, which two men faced off in a Steel Cage Match? Hint

Ric Flair and Dusty Rhodes

Barry Windham and Steve Williams

Lex Luger and Sting

Ole Anderson and Big Bubba Rogers

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Question 4 of 15

4. What is the only team to participate in all three tournaments without changing a member? Hint

The Sheepherders

The Rock & Roll Express

The Road Warriors

The Midnight Express

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Question 5 of 15

5. Where did the 1986 Crockett Cup Tournament take place? Hint

Charlotte, North Carolina

Atlanta, Georgia

Dallas, Texas

New Orleans, Louisiana

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Question 6 of 15

6. Ric Flair defended the NWA World Title at all three tournaments.

True

False

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Question 7 of 15

7. In 1986, what brother team was eliminated by The Sheepherders? Hint

Randy and Bill Mulkey

Brad and Steve Armstrong

Hector and Chavo Guerrero

Bart and Brad Batton

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Question 8 of 15

8. What three teams won the Crockett Cup tournament? Hint

The Road Warriors, The Midnight Express, and The Rock & Roll Express

The Road Warriors, The Superpowers, and Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard

The Koloffs, The Midnight Express, and Sting & Lex Luger

The Road Warriors, The Superpowers, and Sting & Lex Luger

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Question 9 of 15

9. What was different about the 1986 tournament? Hint

It took place in just one day.

There was no quarterfinal round.

It was for the NWA World Tag Team Title.

The NWA World Tag Team Champions did not participate.

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Question 10 of 15

10. What city was home to the Cup in 1987? Hint

Tampa, Florida

Atlanta, Georgia

Baltimore, Maryland

Norfolk, Virginia

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Question 11 of 15

11. How many teams particiapted in the 1986 tournament? Hint

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Question 12 of 15

12. In 1988, the tournament not only took place on two days, but in two cities. What were they? Hint

Houston and Dallas, TX

Norfolk and Hampton , VA

Greenville, SC and Greensboro, NC

Atlanta, GA and Mobile, AL

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Question 13 of 15

13. Something else unusual happened in the 1986 tournament. What was it? Hint

The winners gave back the prize.

A team eliminated early was allowed back and won.

A team not from the NWA won.

The was no semi-final round.

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Question 14 of 15

14. In 1986, the North American title was on the line. Who was the match between? Hint

Hacksaw Duggan and Dick Slater

Steve Williams and Terry Gordy

Ted DiBiase and Hacksaw Duggan

Eddie Gilbert and Terry Taylor

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Question 15 of 15

15. In 1988, a match between JJ Dillon and a masked wrestler took place. Who was the masked man and what type of match was it? Hint

Yellow Dog/Dog Collar Match

The Midnight Rider/Bullrope Match

The Russian Assasin/Russian Chain Match

The Bullet/Barbwire Match

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In 1986, NWA World Champion Ric Flair defended the title against who?

Answer: Dusty Rhodes

Flair retained the title by disqualification.

2. In 1986, who did The Road Warriors defeat to reach the final match?

Answer: The Midnight Express

The Koloffs battled Steve Williams and Terry Taylor to a draw and The Sheepherders wrestled The Fantastics to a double disqualification. All 4 teams were eliminated which caused no semi-final round to take place.

3. In 1987, which two men faced off in a Steel Cage Match?

Answer: Ole Anderson and Big Bubba Rogers

Rhodes was on the team that won the tournament (with Nikita Koloff), Flair faced Windham for the title, and Luger teamed with Tully Blanchard in the tournament.

4. What is the only team to participate in all three tournaments without changing a member?

Answer: The Road Warriors

The Midnight Express was comprised of Dennis Condrey and Bobby Eaton in 1986. Stan Lane replaced Condrey in 1987. The Rock & Roll Express and Sheepherders each only went to two tournaments.

5. Where did the 1986 Crockett Cup Tournament take place?

Answer: New Orleans, Louisiana

The Superdome housed this big event on April 19, 1986.

6. Ric Flair defended the NWA World Title at all three tournaments.

Answer: True

In 1986 he faced Dusty Rhodes. In 1987, he defeated Barry Windham. In 1988, Nikita Koloff took on "The Nature Boy."

7. In 1986, what brother team was eliminated by The Sheepherders?

Answer: Hector and Chavo Guerrero

Hector and Chavo's brother Eddie won the WWE World Title in 2004.

8. What three teams won the Crockett Cup tournament?

Answer: The Road Warriors, The Superpowers, and Sting & Lex Luger

Animal & Hawk defeated Ron Garvin & Magnum TA in 1986. Dusty Rhodes & Nikita Koloff beat Lex Luger & Tully Blanchard in 1987. Sting & Luger beat Arn Anderson & Blanchard in 1988.

9. What was different about the 1986 tournament?

Answer: It took place in just one day.

In 1987 and 1988 the tournament was spaced out over two days due to time constraints.

10. What city was home to the Cup in 1987?

Answer: Baltimore, Maryland

The Baltimore Arena was frequently a home to NWA events in the 1980s and early 1990s.

11. How many teams particiapted in the 1986 tournament?

Answer: 24

16 teams started the first round and 8 teams received byes to the second.

12. In 1988, the tournament not only took place on two days, but in two cities. What were they?

Answer: Greenville, SC and Greensboro, NC

The Greenville Coliseum and Greensboro Coliseum were home to the final Jim Crockett, Sr., Memorial Cup.

13. Something else unusual happened in the 1986 tournament. What was it?

Answer: The was no semi-final round.

The Koloffs and Steve Williams and Terry Taylor wrestled to a draw and The Sheepherders and Fantastics battled to a double disqualification. This allowed The Rod Warriors and Ron Garvin & Magnum TA to have byes straight to the final match.

14. In 1986, the North American title was on the line. Who was the match between?

Answer: Hacksaw Duggan and Dick Slater

Duggan defended the belt against Slater.

15. In 1988, a match between JJ Dillon and a masked wrestler took place. Who was the masked man and what type of match was it?

Answer: The Midnight Rider/Bullrope Match

Dusty Rhodes was suspended for hitting an official with a baseball bat, so he came back under the guise of The Midnight Rider.

Source: Author jhip74

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