A Hardcore WWE Fan Can Ace This Quiz. How About You?
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WWE has given wrestling fans countless memories through the years. Despite not being a real sport in the sense that winners and losers are predetermined and it is more scripted like entertainment, there is a great deal of intrigue involved in the trivia aspect. Wrestling world titles are comparable to winning the major championship in a sport. Big events like WrestleMania and Royal Rumble are similar to the big playoff games. It all helps to add stats and fun facts that can be translated into trivia. Wrestling fans love talking about wrestling. The lasting effect of leaving memories for the viewer is a main reason for that.
We have put together a WWE quiz for the biggest of fans that truly believe they are among the most knowledgeable. These questions will take a look at various events, wrestlers and stories over the years all about the biggest wrestling promotion in the world. Only the fans that paid attention and have a good memory will be able to completely pass this with an 80% or higher. Take the test now to find out how you rank and if you are the ultimate WWE fan.
Who did The Undertaker defeat to win his first WWE Championship?
The Undertaker could be argued as the greatest WWE star of all time. No one spent as many years in the main event picture as Undertaker. It appears his career is over after his WrestleMania 33 match against Roman Reigns. Wrestling fans will always remember Undertaker’s career with the upmost respect and appreciation for all he contributed to the sport. Undertaker won multiple variations of the WWE World Championship through the years. Who was the first man he defeated to win the WWE Championship?
Who did The Shield face in their first match together?
Roman Reigns, Dean Ambrose and Seth Rollins formed a special bond together when debuting as The Shield. WWE pushed them hard right away and allowed them to go all out. The Shield dominated WWE during their time together and became huge stars. Rollins, Reigns and Ambrose each would become WWE World Champion following the split. The Shield has reunited for a match at TLC 2017. Can you remember which combination they faced for their first official WWE match as a team?
Who was the first MITB winner to not win the title?
The Money in the Bank Ladder Match is among the most exciting matches in all of wrestling. Ladder matches are already incredible, but the addition of the Money in the Bank aspect puts it over the top. Wrestlers win the title shot to cash in at any time. Many top stars would see their career change after winning this match and getting elevated into the main event picture. Which of the following four names listed was the first person to win the match and not win the title afterwards?
Who represented Linda McMahon in WrestleMania 2000's main event featuring a McMahon in every corner?
The McMahon family became a fixture on WWE television during the Attitude Era. Vince McMahon was a great heel character to feud with Steve Austin as a top level story. Stephanie McMahon and Shane McMahon also proved to be successful performers as on-screen characters. Linda McMahon also found her way on television as part of the family drama unfolding on Raw and Smackdown. WrestleMania 2000 featured the main event of a Fatal Four Way for the WWE Championship. Each of the four wrestlers had a McMahon in their corner. Which wrestler represented Linda?
True or False: Shawn Michaels' WrestleMania record is 6-11
Many people regard Shawn Michaels as the greatest in-ring performer of all time for good reason. Michaels delivered many of his classic matches at WrestleMania events to earn the nickname “Mr. WrestleMania.” The matches against the likes of The Undertaker, Kurt Angle, Bret Hart and Razor Ramon will never be forgotten. Michaels however didn’t have a record as impressive as Undertaker or some other legendary names. Is it true that the Heartbreak Kid retired from WWE with a poor record of 6-11 in WrestleMania matches?
Which of these wrestlers joined WWE's version of the New World Order?
The New World Order could be argued as the best wrestling faction ever. Scott Hall, Kevin Nash and Hulk Hogan formed the group in WCW. It brought WCW record breaking success to overtake WWE for a few years. WWE eventually won the war and bought WCW. This led to them bringing in the nWo for a run in 2002. A few members would join the faction during the short tenure together. Which of these four WWE names joined WWE’s version of the nWo?
Which of the following has never won a Royal Rumble match?
The Royal Rumble match is the most exciting concept in WWE. Thirty wrestlers entering the ring and attempting to throw each other over the top rope for a title shot at WrestleMania is a foolproof idea. Fans watch the match with anticipation every year. Many of the top names in the company have won the match en route to becoming legends. However, not everyone has the honor of being a Rumble winner. Do you know which of the following four wrestlers never won the Royal Rumble match?
Who was the first wrestler to win the Royal Rumble from the #1 spot?
The order of entrants in the Royal Rumble match is a big story in the match. Wrestlers to come out early in the match are viewed as underdogs trying to last the full match. Those with a late entrant spot end up having a great chance to win. #27 has somehow become the top spot of the 30 as four men from that position won the match. A handful of wrestlers have won it from the #1 spot as well defying the odds. Who was the first person to win the Royal Rumble match as the #1 entrant?
True or False: Ultimate Warrior legally changed his name from Jim Hellwig to Warrior
The Ultimate Warrior was one of the top 80s stars of the time. Despite not being the best in the ring, Warrior had a mysterious persona of yelling his promos with intensity and having the colorful face paint. Kids of the era loved him enough to have Vince McMahon make the decision of Warrior defeating Hulk Hogan for his first WWE Championship. The career of Warrior went downhill shortly after that peak with many questionable decisions. Is it true that Warrior legally changed his name from Jim Hellwig to Ultimate Warrior to own the rights?
Who did Charlotte Flair defeat to win her first WWE Women's Championship?
The women’s revolution in WWE has changed the game for women’s wrestling. Female wrestlers are now allowed to showcase their in-ring ability rather than having to strip and cat fight like the old days. Charlotte Flair is arguably the biggest star to be made since WWE started putting the spotlight on the women. The daughter of Ric Flair has won multiple Women’s Championships throughout her tenure on the main roster. Can you name the woman she defeated to win her first title on the main roster?
Who did Goldberg defeat in his first WWE match?
A highly controversial decision to start 2017 saw Goldberg win the Universal Championship at the age of 50. This was especially confusing considering WWE never used him well during his prior run back in 2003. Goldberg was frustrated during the first tenure with WWE. The company tried to change what got him over and it ended with fans viewing him like any other wrestler rather than a special attraction. Goldberg even got booed in his first match. Who did he face in his first WWE bout?
Who has wrestled the most PPV matches in WWE history?
The PPV aspect of WWE completely changed the industry in the 80s. It created events that the television shows would build to. Eventually, we would get one PPV every month with that being the guidelines for a major wrestling promotion. WWE has given us more PPVs than any other wrestling promotion from the 80s to today. The change in the 90s to monthly PPVs added a large number of PPVs to wrestlers of the era. Which of the following names has wrestled in the most WWE PPV matches?
Who was Mike Tyson's tag team partner in his sole wrestling match?
Celebrities have played a big role in WWE breaking out from a niche product into a worldwide brand. Mike Tyson may be the most important celebrity to work for WWE. The boxing legend came to WWE in 1998 during his popularity peak to play an officiating role at WrestleMania 14. Tyson punched out Shawn Michaels and raised the hand of his former enemy Steve Austin. However, he returned many years later for a match on Raw. Who was Tyson’s tag team partner in this match?
Who did Jerry Lawler lose to in his sole WrestleMania match?
The legendary career of Jerry Lawler is still kicking. Lawler does broadcasting work for WWE but also wrestles on the independent circuit in his 60s. The love of wrestling is still clearly there for the King. Lawler never got to wrestle as much as he wanted to in WWE with the majority of his career being spent as a commentator. WWE did place him in one WrestleMania match that he lost. Do you know who defeated Lawler in his only WM Match?
What PPV event did The Rock debut on?
The Rock is the biggest name to ever wrestle for WWE considering all of the Hollywood success he achieved. Most objective fans would agree Rock is up there with Steve Austin and Hulk Hogan when you are breaking down the top stars in WWE history. Rock always had the potential and WWE believed in him partially thanks to his status as a second generation wrestler with his dad and grandfather both working for the company in the past. Do you remember which PPV Rock first wrestled on for WWE in 1996?
How many title reigns did Eddie Guerrero have?
WWE fans of the Ruthless Aggression Era in the early 2000s were lucky enough to witness the rise of Eddie Guerrero from midcard to the main event picture. Guerrero always had the talent but never received the opportunity until late 2002. The fans started to gravitate towards Eddie for his endearing personality. WWE finally made the move to have him win his first WWE Championship by defeating Brock Lesnar at No Way Out 2004. How many world title reigns did Guerrero have in WWE?
Which wrestler was the original leader of Edge and Christian in The Brood?
Edge and Christian brought their lifelong friendship to WWE when teaming together. The two Canadians portrayed brothers on screen and were an extremely successful tag team during the Attitude Era. Between their superb matches and highly entertaining promos, Edge and Christian excelled in every way as a team. WWE initially placed them in the Brood working under a veteran wrestler as their leader for a short time period. Who was the other member of The Brood that led Edge and Christian?
Which WCW legend appeared at WrestleMania 6 driving Honky Tonk Man to the ring?
The early careers of wrestlers will see them make background appearances before they become famous. WWE often brings in extra talent for various uses. One specific top WCW star appeared at WrestleMania 6 before he was a major star. This talented wrestler drove a pink Cadillac to the ring as part of the entrance for Honky Tonk Man. The wrestler in question went on to have a better career than Honky Tonk Man after serving as his driver. Which WCW star drove HTM to the ring at WrestleMania 6?
Who did Shane McMahon face in his first ever match?
The McMahon family got involved in WWE’s storylines on screen in the late 90s. Shane McMahon joined his father Vince McMahon as one of the Corporation leaders trying to prevent Steve Austin from dominating the WWE. The WWE career of Shane saw him start off in the roles of referee, broadcaster and other backstage roles before wrestling. As you see today, he went on to become a huge name with the occasional memorable match. Do you know who Shane McMahon wrestled in his first official wrestling match?
Who is the longest reigning NXT Champion of all time?
NXT has changed the landscape of WWE. Triple H has found a way to create an alternative for WWE while operating under the WWE banner. NXT presents wrestling in a completely different light that sets it apart from other WWE programs. Many of the current stars on Raw and Smackdown started their WWE careers in NXT. The following four names all had memorable reigns with the NXT Championship. Do you know which of them is the longest reigning NXT Champion as of 2017?
True or False: Christian was the last ECW Champion under the WWE name.
The project of WWE bringing back ECW failed miserably. Vince McMahon tried to make more money off the ECW brand but never committed to allowing it to thrive under Paul Heyman. It turned into a third lower tier show that placed guys that had nothing to do and young talents that needed seasoning together. Christian returned to WWE from TNA and was placed on the ECW brand to become the face of the promotion. The veteran spent the majority of his time there in the world title picture. Was he the final ECW Champion?
Which WWE star used a gun on RAW as part of a publicity stunt?
WWE has been home to many controversial moments. The wrestling industry always seems to enjoy being discussed in a polarizing fashion. Vince McMahon decided to plan out a publicity stunt for an episode of Monday Night War in 1996. This was done to try to get buzz for WWE as WCW passed them. One of the wrestlers sat at home injured when his rival was coming to attack him. The injured star had a gun to protect his family and it was implied that he used it. Who was the wrestler with the gun?
True or False: Jeff Hardy is the only Light Heavyweight Champion to ever win a WWE World Championship
The cruiserweight division is currently struggling to get over on WWE television. WWE has always done a poor job creating credible divisions for the smaller wrestlers in the company. The Light Heavyweight division existed towards the end of the 90s and early 2000s as a form of competition for WCW’s successful cruiserweight division of the time. Jeff Hardy was one of the few future stars to hold the title. Forgettable names like Jerry Lynn and Gillberg mostly were the champs. Is it true that Hardy was the only Light Heavyweight Champion to become a future World Champion in WWE?
Who had the most Hardcore Championship reigns in WWE?
Another forgettable title that WWE used as a lower card prop was the Hardcore Championship. Matches with no rules and the encouragement of using weapons would take place for the title. This belt adopted the rules of being defended under 24/7 rules. Wrestlers would fight backstage with the title changing hands. The entertainment often would get filmed at other locations like bars or arcades. This belt changed hands often leading to many title holders. Who had the most Hardcore Championship reigns before they retired the title?
Who won the first ever WrestleMania match?
WrestleMania was the best idea of Vince McMahon to showcase his vision of wrestling. The first event took place in 1984 at Madison Square Garden and helped establish the foundation of the future of WWE. WrestleMania achieving early success set the tone for what McMahon would create. It has morphed into one of the biggest events in the world now with tens of thousands of fans traveling for it every year. Can you remember who won the first ever match on a WrestleMania show?