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1. On May 17, 1963, who defeated Buddy Rogers at Madison Square Garden to win his first WWE Championship?
Answer: Bruno Sammartino
Interesting Information:On May 17, 1963, Bruno Sammartino defeated Buddy Rogers at Madison Square Garden in 48 seconds to win his first WWE Championship. Sammartino won the match submission. Bruno Sammartino's first WWE Championship reign lasted nearly eight years.
Difficulty: Easy.
From Quiz: WWE Moments at Madison Square Garden
Some incorrect choices:
Pedro Morales, Bob Backlund, Lou Thesz
2. Which WWE Hall of Famer made an appearance in the 1990 movie "Problem Child"?
Answer: Kerry Von Erich
Interesting Information:Kerry Von Erich, aka "The Texas Tornado" to WWE fans, was a former WCWA World Heavyweight Champion, and a former WWE Intercontinental Champion.
Unfortunately, Kerry Von Erich's life was marred with tragedy due to drug addiction, which led him to commit suicide by a self inflicted gunshot wound in February of 1993.
Kerry Von Erich, along with his father Fritz, and his brothers Chris, Mike, Dave, and Kevin Von Erich were inducted into the 2009 WWE Hall of Fame by longtime rival, Michael "P.S." Hayes.
Difficulty: Hard.
From Quiz: WWE Hall of Fame
Some incorrect choices:
Ric Flair, Hulk Hogan, Rowdy Roddy Piper
3. Who was the opponent of "Adorable" Adrian Adonis' at "Wrestlemania II"?
Answer: Uncle Elmer
Interesting Information:Adrian Adonis and Uncle Elmer battled in the ring in the second "Wrestlemania". Adonis pinned Elmer after a Flying Headbutt.
Difficulty: Hard.
From Quiz: Wrestling Fanatics
Some incorrect choices:
Hercules Hernandez, Greg Valentine, Junkyard Dog
4. Who was the first person to pin Mr. Perfect in the WWE?
Answer: Hulk Hogan
Interesting Information:Although he lost at Wrestlemania 6 to Brutus Beefcake in 1990, this was not his first loss as Mr. Perfect. His first loss actually came at a house show in Austin, Texas on December 1, 1989 when Hulk Hogan pinned him.
Difficulty: Hard.
From Quiz: WWE Past and Present Events
Some incorrect choices:
Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake, Ric Flair, Bret Hart
5. Who was the first ever WWE Women's Champion?
Answer: Fabulous Moolah
Interesting Information:Moolah defeated Judy Grable in a tournament final at September 18, 1956. During this reign, Moolah changed her name from Slave Girl Moolah to the Fabulous Moolah.
Difficulty: Easy.
From Quiz: WWE Random Questions
Some incorrect choices:
Betty Boucher, Yukiko Tomoe, Judy Grable
6. In what year did "WWF Monday Night Raw" make its debut in the world of sports entertainment?
Answer: 1993
Interesting Information:In January of 1993 "Raw" was born. It would have no wrestling competition until its third year.
Difficulty: Hard.
From Quiz: The Monday Night War
Some incorrect choices:
1992, 1994, 1995
7. Who did Randy Savage face off against at "Wrestlemania 10", and what kind of match was it?
Answer: He faced Crush in a Falls Count Anywhere Match.
Interesting Information:Randy Savage deafeated Crush at "Wrestlemania 10" in a Falls Count Anywhere Match. He won the match by tying Crush upside down backstage and Crush was unable to answer the referees count of 60, so Savage won.
Difficulty: Hard.
From Quiz: WWF Forever
Some incorrect choices:
He faced The Undertaker in a Steel Cage Match, He faced Marty Janeitti in a Strap Match, He faced Repo Man in a Singles Match
8. What is the name of The Big Valbowski's back suplex-sit-down powerbomb maneuver?
Answer: 'Blue Thunder'
Interesting Information:According to 'WWF No Mercy' on the N64, Val Venis uses the 'Blue Thunder Pin'.
Difficulty: Hard.
From Quiz: History of Wrestling
Some incorrect choices:
'Green Lightning', 'Red Mist', 'Dark Horizon'
9. Which WWF superstar, known as "the Barber", nearly had his career (and his life) ended in a horrific parasailing accident in 1990?
Answer: Brutus Beefcake
Interesting Information:Born Edward Harrison Leslie in 1957, Brutus Beefcake began wrestling in WWF in 1984. He was involved in several exciting feuds with Hulk Hogan and the British Bulldogs. In July of 1990, Leslie was struck in the face by a friend's knees, while the friend was preparing to take off on his parasail. Brutus Beefcake suffered extensive and life-threatening injuries and needed his face to be reconstructed by medical professionals. Even though he returned to WWF following the injury, his career was never the same. He hosted the infamous "The Barber Shop" segment where Shawn Michaels betrayed his partner Marty Jannetty, but left WWF in 1993.
Difficulty: Hard.
From Quiz: WWF Tidbits
Some incorrect choices:
The Undertaker, Ric Flair, Jeff Hardy
10. At 'Over the Edge' in 1998 Steve Austin had to Wrestle Dude Love. Vince McMahon was the special referee. Who was the guest ring announcer?
Answer: Pat Patterson
Interesting Information:More a comedy than a match that was. After giving everybody a introduction of at least 5 minutes it was finally time for Stone Cold to enter.
Difficulty: Hard.
From Quiz: Random WWF Questions
Some incorrect choices:
Gerald Brisco, Shane McMahon, Howard Finkle
11. Who used to act as a mentor toward Edge and Christian?
Answer: Gangrel
Interesting Information:Gangrel betrayed the team, and now look where Edge and Christian are, and look where Gangrel is.
Difficulty: Easy.
From Quiz: Basic WWF Knowledge
Some incorrect choices:
Mark Mero, Kane, Luna
12. Which was the last 'Wrestlemania' Hulk Hogan wrestled at twice?
Answer: 9
Interesting Information:He wrestled twice at 'Wrestlemania 9'.
Difficulty: Hard.
From Quiz: WWF Wrestling
Some incorrect choices:
11, 10, 12
13. On March 31, 1985, Hulk Hogan and Mr. T won a Tag Team Match at which historical WWE event?
Answer: Wrestlemania I
Interesting Information:The "Wrestlemania I" event Madison Square Garden was held at Madison Square Garden on March 31, 1985. This event was seen on closed-circuit television by over one million people. The main event of the show saw Hulk Hogan and Mr. T defeat "Rowdy" Roddy Piper and "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff in a Tag Team Match.
Difficulty: Easy.
From Quiz: WWE Moments at Madison Square Garden
Some incorrect choices:
The War to Settle the Score, The Brawl to End it All, The Big Event
14. Which wrestling legend was the first person to be inducted into the Hall of Fame twice?
Answer: Ric Flair
Interesting Information:Ric Flair was inducted as a solo competitor in 2008 by Triple H and then again in 2012 as part of the Four Horsemen by Dusty Rhodes.
Difficulty: Hard.
From Quiz: WWE Hall of Fame
Some incorrect choices:
Shawn Michaels, Hulk Hogan, Bret Hart
15. During the spring of 1998 Mr. Yamagucci and his faction, Kaientai, had a feud with WWF Lightweight Champion Taka Michinoku. Taka did find himself an unlikely ally in his feud, who was it?
Answer: Bradshaw
Interesting Information:Talk about an odd couple Bradshaw and Taka Michinoku formed a brief and unlikely team when confronted with common enemies in Kaientai. Kaientai had targeted Taka because he was the reigning WWF Lightweight Champion but why they messed with the much larger Bradshaw remains a mystery.
Difficulty: Hard.
From Quiz: WWF: The Attitude Era Part II
Some incorrect choices:
Vader, Ron Simmons, Ken Shamrock
16. Which celebrity WWE Hall of Famer was featured in the movie "Penitentiary II"?
Answer: Mr. T
Interesting Information:Mr. T was a part of the very first "Wrestlemania", where he teamed up with Hulk Hogan to take on the team of "Rowdy" Roddy Piper, and "Mr Wonderful" Paul Orndorff, and a part of "Wrestlemania 2", where he participated in a boxing match against the "Hot Rod". Mr. T was announced as an inductee into the 2014 WWE Hall of Fame, along with Razor Ramon, Lita, Carlos Colon, Paul Bearer, Jake "The Snake" Roberts, and the Ultimate Warrior.
Difficulty: Hard.
From Quiz: WWE Hall of Fame
Some incorrect choices:
Pete Rose, William "The Refrigerator" Perry, Bob Uecker
17. Who designed the trademark logo for the New World Order?
Answer: Craig Leathers
Interesting Information:Craig Leathers acted as television director for WCW and he is largely credited for the creation of the logo. The ideas for the nWo's trademark hand signals were presented by Scott Hall. Terry Taylor was chief booker for WCW and he came up with the nWo's most popular catchphrase, "When you're nWo, you're nWo 4 life", which he presented on Monday Nitro in late 1996.
Difficulty: Hard.
From Quiz: Get ready for the "InVasion" - Part 2
Some incorrect choices:
Scott Hall, Terry Taylor, Eric Bischoff
18. Only one WWE Intercontinental Champion between 1980 and 1986 did not hold the title twice. Who was it?
Answer: Greg Valentine
Interesting Information:Valentine held the belt only once, winning it from Tito Santana on September 24, 1984, and then losing it back to him on July 6, 1985, in the first ever Steel Cage Match to result in a title change. Their feud stands out as one of the most intense and best worked of the many great Intercontinental Title feuds of the 80s.
Difficulty: Hard.
From Quiz: The Golden Age of the WWE
Some incorrect choices:
Don Muraco, Tito Santana, Pedro Morales
19. Who was the oldest World Wrestling Entertainment World Heavyweight Champion?
Answer: Vince McMahon
Interesting Information:Yes, the chairman of the WWE was actually the oldest World Heavyweight Champion. He won the gold when he was 54 years, 21 days of age.
Difficulty: Hard.
From Quiz: Wrestling Fanatics
Some incorrect choices:
Hulk Hogan, Ric Flair, The Undertaker
20. Who eliminated the most people in the 2004 "Royal Rumble?"
Answer: Chris Benoit
Interesting Information:Benoit eliminated 6, Randy Orton 5, Big Show 4, and Goldberg 3.
Difficulty: Hard.
From Quiz: WWE Past and Present Events
Some incorrect choices:
Big Show, Goldberg, Randy Orton
21. Who won the WWF World Heavyweight Championship defeating Sgt. Slaughter at "Wrestlemania VII"?
Answer: Hulk Hogan
Interesting Information:Slaughter had the pin, but the referee was distracted by Adnan. Hogan turned the tide when Slaughter draped the Iraqi flag over him and tried to pin him. Regis Philbin joined commentary. Marla Maples was the guest timekeeper, and Alex Trebek was the guest ring announcer.
Difficulty: Hard.
From Quiz: WWE Random Questions
Some incorrect choices:
Sid Justice, The Ultimate Warrior, "Macho Man" Randy Savage
22. In "The Monday Night War," "Mean" Gene Okerlund said this about the Manhattan Center where several early episodes of "Raw" took place. Please complete his statement. "Nothing against the building but it was a _____."
Answer: Toilet
Interesting Information:I guess he didn't like the building. It wouldn't be long before "Raw" would go around the country.
Difficulty: Hard.
From Quiz: The Monday Night War
Some incorrect choices:
Pigstey, God Awful Place, Hell Hole
23. Why did Jack Tunney suspend Andre The Giant back in 1986?
Answer: He didn't show up for a match.
Interesting Information:Andre was supposed to team with Hillbilly Jim against King Kong Bundy and Big John Studd, but didn't show. Bobby Heenan was upset and asked Tunney to suspend him, which he did. The real reason behind this was to give Andre some much needed time off.
Difficulty: Hard.
From Quiz: Jack Tunney Decisions
Some incorrect choices:
He was overweight., He was too rough in the ring., He talked back to Tunney
24. Who was Steve Austin's first ever opponent in the WWF?
Answer: Scott Taylor
Interesting Information:Scott Taylor was Steve Austin's first ever opponent in the WWF.
Difficulty: Hard.
From Quiz: WWF Forever
Some incorrect choices:
Paul Wight, Shawn Michaels, Goldust
25. Which superstar, nicknamed "The American Dream", was Randy Savage's opponent at "Summerslam" 1990?
Answer: Dusty Rhodes
Interesting Information:"Summerslam" 1990 was held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on August 27, 1990. At that time, Dusty Rhodes and Sapphire were feuding with Randy Savage and Queen Sherri. Though Sapphire and Sherri were booked to compete against each other at the Pay Per View, Sapphire didn't show up and lost the match by default. Later in the night, "Macho Man" was set to wrestle Dusty Rhodes. However, Rhodes was distracted by Ted DiBiase, which allowed Savage to attack "the American Dream" from behind. This ultimately resulted in Randy Savage winning the match much more quickly than expected.
Difficulty: Hard.
From Quiz: WWF Tidbits
Some incorrect choices:
Bret Hart, Kerry Von Erich, Earthquake
26. When Kurt Angle wrestled Tazz for the first time (Royal Rumble 2000), Tazz won. According to Kurt Angle he was still undefeated because Tazz should have been disqualified. Why was that?
Answer: Tazz choked Kurt out.
Interesting Information:According to Kurt Angle the Tazzmission is an illegal move because you choke your opponent.
Difficulty: Hard.
From Quiz: Random WWF Questions
Some incorrect choices:
Kurt was hit with a chair., Tazz was 5 minutes late for the match., Tazz didn't wear a decent ring attire.
27. Who was the first female to win a PWI award?
Answer: Madusa Micelli
Interesting Information:Madusa won Rookie of the Year in 1988. Moolah (Lillian Ellison) won the Editor's Choice award in 1991. A new category, 'Woman of the Year', was recently created with Stephanie McMahon as the first recipient (runners up were Lita, Chyna and Tylene 'Major Gunns' Buck.
Difficulty: Hard.
From Quiz: The 'Professional Wrestling Illustrated' Awards
Some incorrect choices:
Tammy 'Sunny' Sytch, The Fabulous Moolah, Chyna
28. Which two WWF stars make up Lo-Down?
Answer: D'lo and Chaz
Interesting Information:These two want respect.
Difficulty: Average.
From Quiz: Basic WWF Knowledge
Some incorrect choices:
Test and Albert, Taka and Funaki, D'lo and Thrasher
29. Which wrestler trained Steve Austin?
Answer: Chris Adams
From Quiz: WWF Wrestling
Some incorrect choices:
Dominic DeNucci, Bruno Sammartino, Dory Funk Jr.
30. Who made a surprising return from injury to compete in the 2008 Royal Rumble Match?
Answer: John Cena
Interesting Information:John Cena suffered a torn pectoral muscle in October of 2007. Most people thought that Cena would be out of action for approximately six months. Cena made his surprise return in January of 2008 at Madison Square Garden to win the 2008 Royal Rumble Match.
Difficulty: Easy.
From Quiz: WWE Moments at Madison Square Garden
Some incorrect choices:
Ric Flair, Chris Jericho, Rob Van Dam
31. Which WWE Hall of Famer uses the nickname "Precious"?
Answer: Paul Ellering
Interesting Information:Paul Ellering was inducted along side the Road Warriors as the Legion of Doom in 2011 by Dusty Rhodes.
Difficulty: Hard.
From Quiz: WWE Hall of Fame
Some incorrect choices:
Bob Armstrong, James Dudley, Ivan Putski
32. During the summer of 1998 'Nation of Domination" member D Lo Brown suffered an injury and began under doctor's orders to wear a piece protective gear during his matches. What was this piece of ring gear?
Answer: A Chest Protector
Interesting Information:During a match against Dan "The Beast" Severn in the 1998 "King of the Ring" Tournament Brown suffered a torn pectoral muscle. He began wearing the chest protector while healing from his injury however he did use it to his advantage on more than one occasion.
Difficulty: Hard.
From Quiz: WWF: The Attitude Era Part II
Some incorrect choices:
A Shin Guard, An Arm Brace, A Neck Brace
33. Which former pro boxer was inducted into the 2012 WWE Hall of Fame?
Answer: Mike Tyson
Interesting Information:As much as he was known for being the youngest world heavyweight champion in the long history of boxing, and for some of the shortest matches against opponents such as Michael Spinks, and Carl "The Truth" Williams, "Iron" Mike Tyson was also well known for taking part of "Wrestlemania XIV" as the special ring enforcer for the main event WWE Title match between WWE Hall of Famers "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels, and "Stone Cold" Steve Austin. Tyson also got into a heated confrontation with Austin on an episode of "RAW", after being flipped off by the Texas Rattlesnake.
Difficulty: Easy.
From Quiz: WWE Hall of Fame
Some incorrect choices:
Muhammad Ali, George Foreman, Sugar Ray Leonard
34. A showdown between Kevin Nash and Scott Hall (collectively called "The Outsiders") and a third partner against three of WCW's representatives was scheduled for the "Bash at the Beach" pay per view event. Who were the WCW representatives?
Answer: Sting, Randy Savage and Lex Luger
Interesting Information:Sting and his partners Lex Luger and Randy Savage were chosen to represent WCW in the Bash at the Beach encounter (which was dubbed, "The Hostile Takeover Match") by a draft held on Nitro. Lex Luger was accidentally injured by Sting early in the match and was carried off on a stretcher. The Outsiders had announced previously that their partner was in the building but they did not require him quite yet. The match continued as two-on-two but then later on, Hulk Hogan made his way down the ramp and into the ring.
It appeared as if WCW's saviour had arrived. But Hulk Hogan shocked the entire world when he turned on WCW and aligned himself with The Outsiders. Hogan cut a promo following the match where he announced his loyalty and friendship to Kevin Nash and Scott Hall, and he gave the group their name, "The New World Order".
Difficulty: Hard.
From Quiz: Get ready for the "InVasion" - Part 2
Some incorrect choices:
Sting, Ric Flair and Arn Anderson, Cactus Jack, Ric Flair and Lex Luger, Hulk Hogan, Randy Savage and Ted DiBiase
35. At "King Of The Ring" 1997, who did Hunter Hearst-Helmsley defeat in the final?
Answer: Mankind
Interesting Information:Hunter pinned Ahmed Johnson in the semi-finals, while Michaels and Austin faced each other in a separate match on the card.
Difficulty: Hard.
From Quiz: WWE Past and Present Events
Some incorrect choices:
Ahmed Johnson, Stone Cold Steve Austin, Shawn Michaels
36. In Febuary 1988, Jack Tunney made a very famous ruling. What was it?
Answer: The WWF Heavyweight Title was declared vacant.
Interesting Information:This was the result of the Hulk Hogan versus Andre The Giant match on February 5th. In the match, Dave Hebner was supposed to be the referee, but it turned out that Ted DiBiase had paid off Dave's twin brother, Earl, to screw Hogan out of the WWF Heavyweight Title. At one point, Andre had Hogan pinned and, although Hogan had a shoulder up, a three count was recorded anyway. Dave came to the ring and argued with his brother. Andre ended up handing the belt to DiBiase. Tunney ended up declaring the title vacant and set up a tournament for the vacant title at "Wrestlemania IV." In the final round Randy Savage defeated DiBiase to win the title.
Difficulty: Easy.
From Quiz: Jack Tunney Decisions
Some incorrect choices:
All titles were vacant., That he was going to fire someone., That he was thinking about stepping down.
37. Who was the manager of the fake Undertaker at "Summerslam" 1994?
Answer: Ted Dibiase
Interesting Information:After "disappearing" from the WWF at "The Royal Rumble" in 1994, Ted Dibiase claimed to have resurrected The Undertaker, but it was just a cheap look alike. At "Summerslam", the real Phemon truly made the look alike rest in peace!
Difficulty: Hard.
From Quiz: WWF Forever
Some incorrect choices:
Jim Cornette, Mr. Fuji, Brother Love
38. What was Kane before he became The Undertaker's brother?
Answer: Dentist
Interesting Information:Glenn 'Kane' Jacobs played Jerry 'The King' Lawler's evil dentist, Dr. Isaac Yankem, DDS in late 1995.
Difficulty: Hard.
From Quiz: History of Wrestling
Some incorrect choices:
Doctor, Lumberjack, Garbage Man
39. Which famous tag team defeated The Barbarian and Haku in the first tag team match of "Wrestlemania VII"?
Answer: The Rockers
Interesting Information:The Rockers was a tag team that was active in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Its members were Shawn Michaels and Marty Jannetty. The two superstars wrestled together in several different promotions, such as NWA, AWA, and CWA, before becoming The Rockers in WWF. Even though the team never officially won any WWF tag team titles, it remains one of the most remembered tag teams of the "Golden Era" of the WWF.
At "Wrestlemania VII" (March 1991), The Rockers beat The Barbarian and Haku in a tag team match. A few months later, and after real-life tensions began developing between Michaels and Jannetty, the team memorably split up after Michaels attacked Jannetty during a "Barbershop" segment with Brutus Beefcake. Michaels went on to have a much more successful career than Jannetty after the incident.
Difficulty: Hard.
From Quiz: WWF Tidbits
Some incorrect choices:
The Hart Foundation, The Bushwhackers, The Legion of Doom
40. Who won the 'Royal Rumble' of 2001?
Answer: Stone Cold
Interesting Information:Stone Cold won the royal rumble multiple times.
Difficulty: Hard.
From Quiz: Random WWF Questions
Some incorrect choices:
The Rock, Triple H, Kane
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