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Quiz about History of Professional Wrestling
Quiz about History of Professional Wrestling

History of Professional Wrestling Quiz


A brief look into the past and present of the phemonenom we call professional wrestling.

A multiple-choice quiz by Oddball. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
Oddball
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
3,887
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
20
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
12 / 20
Plays
7552
Awards
Top 10% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 136 (18/20), Guest 107 (13/20), Guest 174 (10/20).
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Question 1 of 20
1. In 1948, several independent wrestling promoters converged and formed this organization: Hint


Question 2 of 20
2. This turn of the century star, first to be recognized as a world wrestling champion in 1905, was known as the Russian Lion? Hint


Question 3 of 20
3. Jack Johnson may have been the first African-American boxing champion in 1910, but it wasn't until 1992 that the first African-American world wrestling champion was crowned. Who was it? Hint


Question 4 of 20
4. Which of the following was NOT an original member of the Legion of Doom? Hint


Question 5 of 20
5. Who is NOT a son of Stu Hart? Hint


Question 6 of 20
6. What was amazing about Kerry Von Erich's stint in the World Wrestling Federation? Hint


Question 7 of 20
7. Which of the following is NOT a third generation wrestler? Hint


Question 8 of 20
8. Who is NOT a member (past or present) of the Four Horsemen? Hint


Question 9 of 20
9. In wrestling terminology, what is juice? Hint


Question 10 of 20
10. In the mid-1980s, a tag team was formed called the Blade Runners, comprising of Runners Rock and Sting. Most are well aquainted with Sting, but what is Rock known as now? Hint


Question 11 of 20
11. Which of the following are NOT related? Hint


Question 12 of 20
12. Who holds the record for the longest title reign in professional wrestling history? Hint


Question 13 of 20
13. Which of the following duos are related? Hint


Question 14 of 20
14. Which of the following wrestling events came first, chronologically? Hint


Question 15 of 20
15. Who is the only professional wrestler also in the Pro Football Hall of Fame? Hint


Question 16 of 20
16. Which one is NOT an original member of the Fabulous Freebirds? Hint


Question 17 of 20
17. This legendary bruiser, now owner and operator of a wrestling school, is credited with graduates like Paul Leveques (Triple H) and Joanie Laurer (Chyna) among a host of others. Who is he? Hint


Question 18 of 20
18. Rudolfo Guzman Huerta is known throughout Mexico and Latin America as one of the most beloved wrestling 'faces' (short for 'baby-face', good guy) of all time. What name did he wrestle under? Hint


Question 19 of 20
19. Known as the father of Puroresu, wrestling champion Mitsuhiro Momota was instrumental in establishing Japan as a major wrestling center. He wrestled under this alias: Hint


Question 20 of 20
20. Who is NOT a member of 'The Clique'? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. In 1948, several independent wrestling promoters converged and formed this organization:

Answer: National Wrestling Alliance (NWA)

Some historians claim that the promotion actually goes back to 1905. Although there is currently an NWA in operation...and the former WCW is now merged with the WWE, the organization with the strongest claim to the original NWA is Total Nonstop Action (TNA).
2. This turn of the century star, first to be recognized as a world wrestling champion in 1905, was known as the Russian Lion?

Answer: George Hackenschmidt

His only two losses in his career were to Frank Gotch, considered by many the best wrestler of all time...but a bit of a cheater.
3. Jack Johnson may have been the first African-American boxing champion in 1910, but it wasn't until 1992 that the first African-American world wrestling champion was crowned. Who was it?

Answer: Ron Simmons

The now-retired Florida State All-American, last known as 'Faarooq', defeated Leon (Vader) White to win the WCW world title. Rocky Johnson, father of Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, won the WWF Tag Team title with Tony Atlas in 1983.
4. Which of the following was NOT an original member of the Legion of Doom?

Answer: Matt Bourne

At the time the group, led by Paul Ellering and the Road Warriors, was at its full strength in the mid 1980s, Bourne (later known as the first Doink the Clown) was with the Rat Pack with Ted DiBiase and Jim Duggan in the Mid South region.
5. Who is NOT a son of Stu Hart?

Answer: Jimmy

Despite managing Brett and brother-in-law Jim Neidhart as the Hart Foundation, the 'Mouth of the South' is not related to the Calgary, Alberta family of Stu and Helen Hart.
6. What was amazing about Kerry Von Erich's stint in the World Wrestling Federation?

Answer: He wrestled with an artificial limb

Unknown to many at the time, the University of Houston graduate Kerry lost his right foot in a motorcycle accident in 1986. His stint in the WWF, including a reign as Intercontinental Champion, was aided by a prostetic. This affliction led to a dependency on painkillers and may have led in his suicide in 1993.
7. Which of the following is NOT a third generation wrestler?

Answer: Ted DiBiase, Sr.

Eddie is the son of Tommy and grandson of Arile Gilbert, Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson is the son of Rocky Johnson and grandson of Lord High Chief Peter Maivia, and Chavo Jr. is the son of Chavo Sr. and grandson of 'Gory' Guerrero. Ted is, however, the only son of wrestling parents, stepfather Iron Mike DiBiase and Helen Hilde.
8. Who is NOT a member (past or present) of the Four Horsemen?

Answer: Dustin Rhodes

The original Horsemen, Ric Flair, Arn and Ole Anderson and Tully Blanchard, formed to fight Rhodes' father, Dusty. Other past Horsemen included Barry Windham, Lex Luger, Sting, Chris Benoit, Dean Malenko and Jeff Jarrett.
9. In wrestling terminology, what is juice?

Answer: Blood

'To juice' means to bleed in the progression of a match. 'To blade' means to intentionally cut one's self for effect, while to 'juice hardway', is an unintentional cut or laceration.
10. In the mid-1980s, a tag team was formed called the Blade Runners, comprising of Runners Rock and Sting. Most are well aquainted with Sting, but what is Rock known as now?

Answer: The (Ultimate) Warrior

The former Jim Hellwig went so far as to legally change his name to The Warrior.
11. Which of the following are NOT related?

Answer: Hardcore and Crash Holly

Ronnie Garvin (Roger Barnes) is the stepfather of Jimmy (Garvin)Williams, David (Gangrel) Heath is the husband of Angelle (Luna) Vachon and Jerry Lawler is the father of Brian (Sexay) Christopher Lawler. Robert (Hardcore) Howard and the late Erin (Crash) O'Grady were not related.
12. Who holds the record for the longest title reign in professional wrestling history?

Answer: The Fabulous Moolah

Lillian Ellison's reign as ladies champion, first in the NWA then transferred to the WWF, extended an astounding 27 years (1956-1984).
13. Which of the following duos are related?

Answer: Johnny Ace and Road Warrior Animal

Al (Ole) Rogowski and Marty (Arn) Lunde, Scott (Nikita) Simpson and James (Ivan) Parris, and Glenn (Kane) Jacobs and Mark (Undertaker) Calloway are not related. John (Ace) and Joe (Animal) Laurinidas are brothers.
14. Which of the following wrestling events came first, chronologically?

Answer: Starrcade

While Starrcade was the first to premier in 1983, it was available only to those who attended. Wrestlemania was the first to be shown nationwide on closed circuit, before the advent of Pay-Per-View cable. Wrestlemania 2 was technically the first PPV. Starrcade disappeared with the demise of WCW, as did NTR with the fall of ECW.
15. Who is the only professional wrestler also in the Pro Football Hall of Fame?

Answer: Bronko Nagurski

This two time NWA World champion was a mainstay with the Chicago Bears. McMichael, to this date, is the only wrestler with a Super Bowl ring while playing with the same Chicago team in 1985.
16. Which one is NOT an original member of the Fabulous Freebirds?

Answer: Jimmy 'Jam' Garvin

One of the most innovative tag teams in the 1980s, along with the likes of the Rock and Roll Express, The Midnight Express, the Von Erichs and the Road Warriors. Garvin joined with Hayes in the Georgia area after Roberts retired and Gordy left for Japan in a tag team with 'Dr. Death' Steve Williams.
17. This legendary bruiser, now owner and operator of a wrestling school, is credited with graduates like Paul Leveques (Triple H) and Joanie Laurer (Chyna) among a host of others. Who is he?

Answer: Killer Kowalski

Besides his sons, Hart is also instrumental in the training of such stars as Chris Benoit and Chris Jericho. Denucci has trained the likes of Mick Foley and Shane Douglas and Anderson brought Sting and the Ultimate Warrior into the wrestling world. Other stars turned trainers include Les Thatcher, Gene Kiniski, Brett Wayne Sawyer, Ivan Koloff,'Pretty Boy' Larry Sharpe and Shawn Michaels, among others.
18. Rudolfo Guzman Huerta is known throughout Mexico and Latin America as one of the most beloved wrestling 'faces' (short for 'baby-face', good guy) of all time. What name did he wrestle under?

Answer: El Santo

Whether in the squared circle or on the silver screen, El Santo (The Saint) sold out venues throughout Latin America. Millions mourned when he died in 1984. As was the case through his career that he was never seen without his mask, he was buried with his mask on. He is survived by a son, who wrestles as 'El Hijo de Santo' (Son of the Saint).
19. Known as the father of Puroresu, wrestling champion Mitsuhiro Momota was instrumental in establishing Japan as a major wrestling center. He wrestled under this alias:

Answer: Rikidozan

This star trained both Antonio Inoki and Shoehi 'Giant' Baba, who went on to be the first Japanese star to win the NWA world title. As loved in Japan as El Santo was in Mexico, it was years after his death in 1963 that the world learned Momota was actually a Korean, Kim Sin-Nak.
20. Who is NOT a member of 'The Clique'?

Answer: Billy Gunn

An informal group of friends in wrestling, Michaels (Michael Hickenbottom), Hall, Nash, Sean Waltman (X-Pac), and Paul Leveques (Triple H) formed the core of the group eventually known in the WWE as Degeneration X, which later included Gunn (Monty Sopp) and 'Road Dogg' Jesse James Armstrong.
Source: Author Oddball

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