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Quiz about Calgary Stampede Wrestling
Quiz about Calgary Stampede Wrestling

Calgary Stampede Wrestling Trivia Quiz


As a proud Canadian, I thought it was time to do up a quiz on Calgary Stampede Wrestling. It is one of the most recognized Canadian Indy Federations.

A multiple-choice quiz by rasslinlover. Estimated time: 6 mins.
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Author
rasslinlover
Time
6 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
220,978
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Difficult
Avg Score
5 / 10
Plays
470
Last 3 plays: Guest 136 (4/10), Guest 174 (2/10), Guest 142 (6/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Which of the Hart Brothers took over running Stampede Wrestling from Stu Hart? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. What year did Stampede Wrestling shut down the first time? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Which wrestler held the North American Heavyweight Title the most times before Stampede Wrestling shut down the first time? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. What former WWE superstar was the first North American Champion when Stampede Wrestling reopened in 1998? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Which WWE superstar did not wrestle for Stampede Wrestling prior to it closing for the first time? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Which Superstar did not join WWE when Stampede Wrestling was purchased by the WWE? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Which of the following Stampede wrestlers made a fool of themself at a Ring Of Honor show by doing backflips off a steel cage? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Who held the British Commonwealth Mid-Heavyweight Championship the most times before Stampede Wrestling shut down the first time? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Which of the following members of the Hart Family does not wrestle under their real name? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. What was the catchphrase of Ed Whalen during the old broadcasts for Stampede Wrestling? Hint



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Oct 04 2024 : Guest 136: 4/10
Oct 02 2024 : Guest 174: 2/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which of the Hart Brothers took over running Stampede Wrestling from Stu Hart?

Answer: Bruce Hart

Bruce Hart took over after the sale of Stampede Wrestling to the WWE fell through. His brother, Ross Hart, began helping him in 1999.
2. What year did Stampede Wrestling shut down the first time?

Answer: 1984

The over powering state of WWE was more than Stampede Wrestling, and many other independant organizations could stand, and they were forced to close their doors in 1984, when Vince McMahon bought the organization. It reopened in 1985.
3. Which wrestler held the North American Heavyweight Title the most times before Stampede Wrestling shut down the first time?

Answer: Archie Gouldie

Archie Gouldie held the title ten times, Leo Burke was second with eight reigns while Abdullah the Butcher and Bret Hart each held the title six times.
4. What former WWE superstar was the first North American Champion when Stampede Wrestling reopened in 1998?

Answer: Tatanka

Tatanka defeated Sid Vicious in a tournament final to win the North American title. He later was stripped of the title for not defending it, and Principal Richard Pound won the title in a new tournament.
5. Which WWE superstar did not wrestle for Stampede Wrestling prior to it closing for the first time?

Answer: Bam Bam Bigelow

Junkyard Dog, Bastion Booger (aka Makhan Singh) and Don Muraco all held the North American Heavyweight Title during their stints with Stampede Wrestling, while Bam Bam Bigelow did not wrestle for Stampede during this time.
6. Which Superstar did not join WWE when Stampede Wrestling was purchased by the WWE?

Answer: Owen Hart

Owen Hart did not join the WWE until the late 80's after these three stars had already made names for themselves in the WWE.
7. Which of the following Stampede wrestlers made a fool of themself at a Ring Of Honor show by doing backflips off a steel cage?

Answer: Teddy Hart

Teddy Hart appeared to be a rising star, until his incident with ROH where he made a mockery of a cage match when he did a backflip off the top of a cage after losing the match. His attitude has also been a major issue with the bigger promotions wanting to take him on. Teddy Hart claimed to have a concussion and does not remember the incident with Ring of Honor.
8. Who held the British Commonwealth Mid-Heavyweight Championship the most times before Stampede Wrestling shut down the first time?

Answer: Bruce Hart

Bruce Hart is believed, by many, to be as talented or more than both Bret and Owen, however he refused initial offers from WWE to leave Stampede Wrestling.
9. Which of the following members of the Hart Family does not wrestle under their real name?

Answer: Teddy Hart

Teddy's last name is actually Annis, his father B.J. was a mid card performer for Stampede in the 80's. He now runs B.J.'s gym.
10. What was the catchphrase of Ed Whalen during the old broadcasts for Stampede Wrestling?

Answer: "Ring a ding dong dandy"

Ed Whalen was a Calgary icon until his death in 2001. He also announced Calgary Flames hockey games.
Source: Author rasslinlover

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