If You Fail This D-Generation X Quiz, You Seriously Suck
- by Andrew Pollard
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Throughout the history of the wrestling business, stables and factions have been a pivotal part of the game. Of course, The Four Horsemen are always the benchmark, but groups such as The Hart Foundation and Evolution are up there as legendary collaborations. And then there's D-Generation X.
Conceived in 1997, DX were counter-culture, were brimming with attitude, were against authority, and were looking to change the business with their antics, behaviour and in-ring ability. And that was the key point - regardless of whichever incarnation of D-Generation X you look at, the members of the stable were all able to back it up in the ring, talking the talk and walking the walk.
Given that this group was such a vital part of the Attitude Era and the famed Monday Night Wars, DX have a whole host of fans even to this day. But really, how much of a D-Generation X fan are you? How much do you consider yourself to be a part of the DX Army? Well, this is where you come to find out.
Ahead, there's 25 questions designed to find out if you know DX and the wrestling world as much as you claim to. So, are... you... ready?
Which One Of These Was A Founding Member?
Since its inception in 1997, the D-Generation X stable has had several notable members throughout its various incarnations. Of course, there can only ever be one set of performers who can label themselves as the founders of this famed group. The seeds were first sowed in mid-'97, and the stable would turn the wrestling world on its head as their antics and mic work caused all kinds of chaos. Which of the four grapplers listed here was a founding member of DX, though?
Which Catchphrase Would You Associate With DX?
Throughout the history of the wrestling business, catchphrases and gimmicks have been a vital part of the industry. From many a good catchphrase, a legendary career has been launched. Names such as Hulk Hogan, Randy Savage, Ric Flair, Bret Hart, Shawn Michaels, Steve Austin, The Rock and so many more have all had famous catchphrases that had been a pivotal part of their character, and D-Generation X are no different. So, which of these catchphrases would you associate with the DX crew?
Who Coined The 'Degenerate' Name?
Believe it or not, it wasn't actually a member of DX who first used the phrase 'degenerate' to describe the group. While the stable had come together by that point, it took a legendary superstar labelling one of the group "nothing but a degenerate" to finally set light bulbs off. By the very next week's Raw episode, the stable started referring to themselves as D-Generation X. Which famed opponent of the DX group was it that first used the degenerate tag then?
Who Was Shawn Michaels Facing When DX Formed?
The formation of D-Generation X happened during a 1997 episode of Monday Night Raw. As Shawn Michaels competed in a match, Triple H and Chyna would interfere and attack the Heartbreak Kid's opponent, with Rick Rude shockingly returning to the WWF and joining the trio later on in the show. That was a monumental moment for the wrestling landscape of the day, but Michaels' opponent is often forgotten about when looking back at that moment. So, who was Shawn competing against?
Who Was The First Person To Be A Part Of DX And The nWo?
Believe it or not, there are actually three members of D-Generation X who have at one point or another been members of the famed New World Order. No, of course Hulk Hogan isn't one of them, but Hogan was indeed one of the founding members of the iconic nWo. That WCW-created stable would famously go on to feature a ridiculous amount of wrestlers as it expanded and expanded and expanded... but more importantly, who was the first person to be a member of both DX and the nWo?
Which Commissioner Got Bullied By DX?
Part of DX's mission objective was basically giving the finger to any and all authority figures. Going against the grain, fighting 'the man', and causing chaos were all key element of the D-Generation X stable. While Vince McMahon - then merely a commentator in the eyes of fans - got a lot of abuse from DX, there was also an on-air Commissioner who would regularly be poked fun at by DX back in '97 and in to 1998. Who was this Commissioner, though?
Which DX Member Once Appeared Simultaneously On Raw And Nitro?
Back during the days of the Monday Night War and the Attitude Era, one of the most shocking happenings saw a superstar simultaneously appear on both the WWF's Raw and WCW's Nitro. At that time, Raw was pre-taped while Nitro aired live, and so that is how this superstar shockingly managed the unique achievement of appearing on both rival shows at the same time. So, getting to the point of the question, who was the talent who managed to appear on both of these shows?
Which Title Did Triple H And HBK Battle Over?
Many saw this moment as a slap in the face to the business, others saw it as a brilliant move that brought a whole host of attention to the WWF due to the controversy it caused. This was a match where Shawn Michaels was forced to defend his championship against DX running buddy Triple H. The pair would talk the talk and get set to partake in serious competition, but ultimately it was a farce where Shawn laid down for his pal. Which title belt was on the line, though?
Who Was The WrestleMania XIV Enforcer?
With Shawn Michaels set to defend his WWF Championship against a hot up-and-comer by the name of "Stone Cold" Steve Austin at WrestleMania XIV, D-Generation X thought outside the box and brought a legendary tough man in to serve as their enforcer against Austin. The plan was that this badass would help Shawn retain his gold, but ultimately this didn't quite play out as DX had hoped. So, which celebrity enforcer did D-Generation X bring in to assist Shawn at 'Mania XIV?
Which Tag Team Joined DX In 1998?
With Shawn Michaels out of the equation due to a very real back injury that saw the Heartbreak Kid actually retire from in-ring action, Triple H stepped up to take charge of D-Generation X. To give a shot in the arm to the stable, new additions were made - with a famed tag team tandem of the day joining the DX Army. Thinking back, which particular tag pairing was it that joined D-Generation X during Hunter's 1998 shake-up of the group?
Which Rival Stable Was Mocked?
For longtime wrestling fans, this question could be super, super easy. After all, this is one of the biggest standout segments of the WWF's famed Attitude Era. The skit itself saw the D-Generation X crew dressing up as a rival faction in order to poke fun at said rival group. It was funny, it was controversial, and it again got people talking about the World Wrestling Federation during the Monday Night Wars. Which rival group was it, though, that DX mocked that night?
Which DX Member Did HBK Screw Out Of The WWF Championship?
In 1998, Shawn Michaels had returned to the WWF... just not in a role his D-Generation X buddies were expecting. Shawn would become the Corporate Commissioner, and DX would often find themselves feuding with their former leader. One such example of this was when a certain DX member challenged The Rock for the WWF Title during an episode of Monday Night Raw. HBK would ultimately screw this Degenerate by waffling him with a steel chair, allowing Rock to retain the gold. Which DX member did Michaels screw that night?
Who Destroyed The DX Express?
By the time that 2000 had rolled around, Triple H was well and truly positioned as a top tier, main event talent - as highlighted by his several runs as WWF Champion. While D-Generation X would work with Vince McMahon to become the McMahon-Helmsley stable, the faction would often turn up to shows in their swanky DX Express. That ride would eventually be completely destroyed by a rival wrestler during an episode of SmackDown - but which wrestler caused the DX Express to bite the bullet?
Which Faction Assisted The McMahons Against DX?
Despite the tease of a D-Generation X reunion in 2002 - which was all a ploy of Triple H's to get Shawn Michaels back in the ring - it would be 2006 when the stable would finally come back together again. At that time, it was just Hunter and HBK who would make up DX, and it wouldn't take long before they found themselves butting heads with Vince McMahon and son Shane. The McMahons would bring in a group of wrestlers to assist them - but which group was it?
Who Wasn't On Team DX At Survivor Series?
At Survivor Series 2006, Triple H and Shawn Michaels competed in a traditional Survivor Series bout under the name Team DX. That was a 5-on-5 match, and so Hunter and the Heartbreak Kid needed to find 3 partners to join them in action. And that is exactly what they did, swelling the numbers of DX to 5 for just that one night. Of the 4 superstars listed here, which of them were not a part of Team DX on that night?
Who Challenged John Cena At WrestleMania 23?
When people think of D-Generation X, the two names who instantly come to mind our Triple H and Shawn Michaels. Of course, both of those superstars have won a whole host of World Championships during their careers, not to mention compete in a boat-load of WrestleMania main events. That was again the case at WrestleMania 23, with one of the DX duo challenging John Cena for the WWE Championship. So, was it Triple H or Shawn Michaels who battled Cena at that show?
Who Interrupted The 2009 Reunion?
2009 saw Triple H on the hunt to track down Shawn Michaels and convince him to return to in-ring action in the WWE. The duo would finally reunite as D-Generation X on an August episode of Raw, but all would not go to plan for this iconic pairing. As is so often the case in the wrestling business, this reunion would be interrupted and The Game and The Showstopper would be on the receiving end of a beatdown. Who interrupted them, though?
Who Was The DX Mascot?
During 2009, the D-Generation X tandem of Shawn Michaels and Triple H were in a strange spot on the card. More often than not, despite their standing as two legendary former World Champions, the pair were involved in more comedy angles and funny skits. And it was at that point in time that DX found themselves with their own mascot. Said mascot was, of course, someone from the WWE roster of that time - but who was it that became the DX mascot?
Who Did Mike Tyson Team With?
On the January 11th, 2010 episode of Raw, the Shawn Michaels and Triple H D-Generation X tandem found themselves in a match against one of the most feared men on the planet: the legendary "Iron" Mike Tyson. An all-time great of the boxing game - not to mention a life-long wrestling fan - Tyson was the tag team partner of a certain grappler in a match-up against DX. Which wrestler was it who teamed with Iron Mike against D-Generation X on that night?
Who Interrupted The 2012 Reunion?
What was so special about the D-Generation X reunion on the July 23rd, 2012 episode of Raw - which, coincidentally was the 1000th episode of the show - was that it was one of the rare times where all five of Shawn Michaels, Triple H, X-Pac, Road Dogg and Billy Gunn were present. Of course, this reunion would be interrupted by a member of the WWE roster at that time. Which superstar was it that gatecrashed the DX reunion, though?
Who Won The Most Championship Gold While A Member Of DX?
This one could prove quite the tricky teaser for you, for it may well be a question that you decide to go with the tried and tested approach of 'estimated guess'. What we want to know here is which D-Generation X member had the most championship reigns while a member of DX - as in any gold whatsoever, be it singles titles or tag team honors. So, can you guess who won the most championship gold during their time as a member of DX?
Who Was The Singer Of The DX Band?
Even those who aren't fans of D-Generation X or its members can't deny that the stable's famed Break It Down music is a truly classic wrestling theme. The song does exactly what an entrance theme should do - encompassing the faction's attitude, edge and spirit. The song is a favorite of many a grappling fan, but how well do you know it? Let' find out! It was The DX Band who sang the tune, but who was the singer in that band?
Which Of These Chyna Facts Is False?
Sadly, Chyna was the one D-Generation X member who never made up with Vince McMahon and Co. after having a memorable falling out. Billy Gunn, Road Dogg, X-Pac and even Shawn Michaels all had their run-ins with WWE brass, but they all managed to patch up their problems. Chyna never got that chance before she tragically passed away back in 2016. Still, her achievements in the wrestling world are there for all to see. Which of these Chyna facts is false, though?
Which PPV Marked Shawn Michaels' In-Ring Return?
While he'd been forced to retire in 1998 due to back issues, Shawn Michaels famously made a return to the ring several years later to do battle with his former DX running mate, Triple H. To set up that famous match, Hunter would fool us all - including Michaels - by staging a faux D-Generation X reunion. That reunion would last a matter of minutes before The Game turned on HBK. At one point, though, would Michaels make his return to in-ring competition?
Who Was Kicked Out In February 2000?
There have been several incarnations of D-Generation X over the years, and as a result there have been several times that DX members have screwed others over, been screwed over, or have fallen out with their DX buddies. One such example is when a certain member of the DX Army was kicked out of the group in February 2000. The reason cited by the rest of D-Generation X was that the person in question had lost their cool. Who got the boot at that time?