WWF - 1980s Trivia

1. On the March 17, 1984 episode of World Wrestling Entertainment's "Championship Wrestling", André the Giant was the guest on the "Piper's Pit" segment. After Roddy Piper annoyed André the Giant, what did André do to Piper?

From Quiz Welcome to "Piper's Pit"

Answer: André the Giant lifted Roddy Piper with one hand.

On the March 17, 1984 episode of World Wrestling Entertainment's "Championship Wrestling", André the Giant was the guest on the "Piper's Pit" segment. Roddy Piper discussed the topic of Big John Studd bodyslamming André the Giant. André the Giant got annoyed and lifted Roddy Piper with one hand before storming off of the set. Once André the Giant left the set, Roddy Piper delivered the line "You don't throw rocks at a man with a machine gun!" to the camera.

From Quiz The WWF in 1989

Answer: Tito Santana

The relationship between The Rooster and Heenan had been far from perfect with Heenan constantly berating and belittling his charge. During the match with the veteran Santana, Heenan and The Rooster got into an argument which allowed Santana to get the win. Afterwards, Heenan slapped The Rooster which sent him into a rage and he responded by thrashing his former manager. This was probably one of few the highlights of The Rooster's horrendous two year stint.

From Quiz The WWF in 1982

Answer: Pedro Morales

The popular Pedro Morales had regained the WWF Intercontinental Title from his arch rival The Magnificent Muraco on November 23, 1981. Morales successfully defended the belt in 1982 against such challengers as Adrian Adonis, Greg Valentine, Bob Orton, Buddy Rose and Blackjack Mulligan. He lost the belt back to a returning Muraco on January 22, 1983.

From Quiz The WWF in 1983

Answer: Hurt his knee

After beating the pulp out of the challenger for several minutes, Morales missed a move in the corner and injured his knee. The injury would eventually cost him the match and the belt as he tried to catch Muraco in a body slam but his knee gave out on him.

From Quiz The WWF in 1987

Answer: Barry O

On a segment of "Superstars of Wrestling" Ricky Steamboat made his triumphant televised return and defeated Barry O. An interesting fact on Barry O, he is the younger brother of the famous "Cowboy" Bob Orton. His real name is Barry Orton and despite his father and brother's tremendous success his career was done by 1988.

From Quiz The Golden Age of the WWE Part 8

Answer: A neck injury

Backlund had been ambushed by the Sheik on "Championship Wrestling" while performing a test of strength that involved twirling 70 pound Persian clubs. The injury that Backlund sustained in the attack made him particularly vulnerable the Sheik's submission hold, the camel clutch. When Backlund was caught in the hold during their title changing match, Backland's manager Arnold Skaaland threw in the towel fearing for Backlund's safety, forfeiting the match and ending Backlund's six year title reign. Backlund would leave the WWE within months, but he would make an unlikely return nine years later and win back the title. His second reign would last 3 days.

From Quiz The Golden Age of the WWE Part 7

Answer: Gorilla Monsoon

Monsoon issued a challenge to Patera for the WWE Intercontinental Championship, saying he'd retire if he lost. Their August 23rd match was stopped as a result of Monsoon bleeding, and Patera was declared the winner. Unlike other wrestlers who make promises of retirement, Monsoon was true to his word. His departure from the ring, however, was the beginning of a second career in the wrestling business that would see him become one of the most prolific and recognized broadcasters in wrestling history. He would remain an important voice and personality for the WWE until his death in 1997.

From Quiz The Golden Age of the WWE Part 5

Answer: Larry Zbyszko

Zbyszko was trained and introduced to wrestling by Bruno Sammartino in 1973, and their association was a theme throughout Zbyszko's entire career. After turning on Sammartino in 1980, Zbyszko adopted the moniker, adding heat to what is one of wrestling's greatest ever feuds.

From Quiz The Golden Age of the WWE Part 2

Answer: Hulk Hogan

Hogan, accompanied by manager Freddy Blassie, interrupted Atlas on "Championship Wrestling" in 1981 while Atlas was doing an impromptu pose down for the fans. Hogan called Atlas a brown clown and said that anything Atlas could do, he could do better. In the early 80s, many wrestlers made racist remarks while in character. Hulk Hogan is one of those wrestlers.

From Quiz WWF 1980s

Answer: The Iron Sheik

Hogan defeated the Iron Sheik in January 1984, ending one of the shortest reigns in history.

From Quiz Welcome to "Piper's Pit"

Answer: Jimmy Snuka

On the June 9, 1984 episode of World Wrestling Entertainment's "Championship Wrestling", Roddy Piper's guest on the on the "Piper's Pit" segment was Jimmy Snuka. During the segment, Roddy Piper wanted to make Jimmy Snuka "feel at home". Once Jimmy Snuka accused Roddy Piper of insulting him, Piper smashed a coconut on Snuka's head. After that, Piper threw Snuka around and shoved a banana down Snuka's throat. Piper left the set through a back door escaping a furious Snuka.

From Quiz The WWF in 1989

Answer: "Outlaw" Ron Bass

The big and burly "Outlaw" Ron Bass was shaved as bald as a cue ball by Brutus on this night. Bass had been a thorn in Beefcake's side for many months so the haircutting was especially sweet for Beefcake.

From Quiz The WWF in 1982

Answer: Three Times

On June 28, 1982, the Strongbows defeated their devious adversaries for the belts in Madison Square Garden. On July 13th in a televised match Fuji and Saito defeated Jay and Jules to regain the titles. Finally on October 26th in another televised bout the Strongbows were finally able to regain the belts and vanquish their foes.

From Quiz The WWF in 1983

Answer: The Wild Samoans

The victory over The Strongbow Brothers gave The Wild Samoans their third WWF Tag Team Titles. They had already won the belts twice during their previous stint of 1980 thru 1981. Until Demolition accomplished this impressive feat in 1990, Afa and Sika were the only three time champions.

From Quiz The WWF in 1988

Answer: The Hart Foundation

February 5, 1988 will always be remembered as the night that Ted Dibiase brought the WWF Heavyweight Title, albeit very briefly. The other bouts saw Randy Savage triumph over WWF Intercontinental Champion The Honky Tonk Man by count out and Strike Force successfully defend the WWF Tag Team Titles against The Hart Foundation. Due to this loss The Harts dropped in the rankings and thus Demolition was given the Tag Team Title match at "Wrestlemania IV".

From Quiz The WWF in 1987

Answer: The Full Nelson

Shortly after joining forces with Heenan the late Hercules Hernandez abandoned his trademark "Back Breaker" submission in favor of "The Full Nelson". Immediately the cocky duo of Hernandez and Heenan laid down the gauntlet for Haynes and after the two attacked him on television a rivalry was started. At "Wrestlemania III" the two battled to an inconclusive double count out in the only match of the card which saw a wrestler bleed.

From Quiz The WWF in 1986

Answer: They would never get another Title shot during Valentine and Beefcake's reign

For months The Bulldogs had nearly beaten Valentine and Beefcake aka "The Dream Team" only to fall short each time. Usually the champions got themselves intentionally disqualified or counted out to retain the belts. Very often they resorted to some illegal tactics or interference from their manager Johnny Valiant to get a cheap win. Knowing their luck would run out eventually, they insisted the only way they would have the match at "Wrestlemania II" was that it be The Bulldogs last opportunity. They lost.

From Quiz The Golden Age of the WWE Part 8

Answer: Attacking the turnbuckle

Steele lived up to his name in several ways, including abundant body hair, hunched posture and an extreme lack of intelligence. Ironically, the man who portrayed Steele, Jim Myers, has a Masters Degree and was an accomplished high school teacher and lifetime football coach who is inducted into the Michigan Coaches Hall of Fame.

From Quiz When It Was the WWF- the 1980's

Answer: The U.S. Express

'Real American' first appeared on 'The Wrestling Album', a collection of songs performed by WWF superstars and personalities. A spoken disclaimer by Mene Gene Okerlund before the song stated the track was inspired by then WWF Tag Team Champions the U.S. Express- Barry Windham and Mike Rotundo. The song later became Hulk Hogan's entrance theme, replacing 'Eye of the Tiger'.

From Quiz The Golden Age of the WWE Part 7

Answer: Thump

Thump was also the name of the Dog's power-slam finisher, an effective move against lesser opponents but one which was unable to get him a WWE Championship.

From Quiz The Golden Age of the WWE Part 6

Answer: A camouflage limousine

Allegedly, the Cadillac was a gift to Slaughter from the US Marine Corps for outstanding service.

From Quiz The Golden Age of the WWE Part 5

Answer: It was revealed that Albano had been ripping Snuka off.

In the ensuing brawl, Ray Stevens gave Snuka two pile drivers on the concrete floor. It was the first of several infamous beatings that Snuka would endure during his WWE face run.

From Quiz The Golden Age of the WWE Part 4

Answer: Tony Atlas and Rocky Johnson

Atlas and Johnson's victory was treated by the WWE as breaking a significant racial barrier when it happened in 1983. Though they were the first black tag team to win the title, WWE Tag Team Championship history was already a testament to ethnic and racial diversity. The title had been held by wrestlers of Asian, Arab, Latin American, Native American and Caucasian descent. Ironically, Atlas and Johnson won the belts from the Wild Samoans, the first Polynesian team to win the championship.

From Quiz The WWF in 1989

Answer: Rockin Robin

In October 1988, while the WWF was on tour in France, Rockin Robin upset "Sensational' Sherri to win the title. Robyn would hold onto the belt until it was deactivated by the WWF in April 1989. An interesting fact Robin is the sister of 1980s jobber Sam Houston and both are the half siblings of Jake "The Snake" Roberts.

From Quiz The WWF in 1982

Answer: S.D. Jones and Tony Atlas

The last two wrestlers were long time friends S.D. Jones and Tony Atlas who refused to wrestle one another. However when WWF officials insisted on there being a decided winner the two opted to flip coin. Atlas won the coin toss and subsequently the match.

From Quiz The WWF in 1983

Answer: Accidentally busted a chair over Afa's head

The match between The Champions and Rocky Johnson and Tony Atlas was insisted by manager Lou Albano to have no disqualifications. Knowing he had an ace up his sleeve the underhanded Albano chose to interject himself into the match. Unfortunately it backfired as Tony Atlas moved and Albano struck Afa with a heavy wooden chair. This allowed Atlas to score a pinfall and several months later the long standing relationship between Albano and The Samoans soured.

From Quiz The WWF in 1988

Answer: Judo

Allen Coage aka Bad News Brown was a very accomplished Judo Master and won a Bronze Medal at the 1976 Olympic Games in Canada. Brown had a reputation as a legitimate tough guy with a sour disposition and never let anyone push him around. It is rumored he was one of the only men who ever got the legendary Andre the Giant to back away from a fight.

From Quiz The WWF in 1986

Answer: Punched him with a foreign object

Late in the match Randy injured his knee to point where he was hobbling around the ring. Knowing Santana's mastery of "The Figure Four Leglock" he knew he had to end the bout quick. When Santana lifted him for a back suplex, Savage punched him right in the puss with an object he had gotten from his tights moments before. An interesting note is that the referee was Danny Davis whose officiating would become more and more heel biased during the course of the year.

From Quiz The WWF in 1985

Answer: Hillbilly Jim

Hillbilly Jim began appearing at ringside on weekly WWF telecasts in the fall of 1984. Describing himself as Hulk Hogan's biggest fan, he would cheer the heroes and jeer the heels. When the dastardly trio of Bobby Heenan, Big John Studd and Ken Patera were about to snip off Hulk's last few locks of hair, Hillbilly jumped the barricade and saved his idol. As repayment Hogan trained Hillbilly and took him under his wing, the character was very comedic but did stick around till 1990.

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