Only 10% Of Wrestling Fans Can Name These WWE Tag Teams
- by Andrew Pollard
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As so many longtime wrestling fans will attest, when done correctly, there really is nothing quite like tag team wrestling. Seeing two masterful tandems butting heads can be pretty damn special when you have performers who know just exactly what to do to have audiences eating out of the palm of their hand.
Rightly so, some of the greatest matches in the history of the business have been tag team bouts, and so many of our favorite performers may very well have been involved in a longtime tag team at one point in time.
The more important topic here, of course, is just how well you know your tag teams. For you see, we've got 25 questions lined up for you, all of which revolve around tag teams who at one point in time have featured in Vince McMahon's WWF/WWE. All you have to do is simply match the correct name to the tag tandem on display in the accompanying image.
All sounds pretty straightforward, right? Well, maybe that's exactly how things will play out. Then again, you never know what curve balls may be lying in wait for you here.
So go on, take a deep breath, focus your mind, and see how many of these tag team pairings you can correctly identify.
Which Tag Team Is This?
They look like a pair of well-dressed, smooth and suave - not to mention extremely hygienic - guys. Or not. In fact, these sweaty brutes were well known for being the opposite of that direction. Still, regardless of how the tag team tandem were depicted during their time in Vince McMahon's company, there was a huge section of the fan base who absolutely adored them and would do their best to cheer them on to victory. Are you able to name this team, though?
Which Tag Team Is This?
The duo shown here really should need no introduction whatsoever. Whether you're a long, long-time wrestling fan or whether you've only really got into the grappling game in more recent years, the majority of wrestling fans will instantly recognize this legendary pairing; a pairing often cited and seen as the very best tag team that the industry has ever known. They were certainly dominate all over the globe, including several spells in the WWE. Now it's time to see if you remember what they were called during said stints in the WWE.
Which Tag Team Is This?
As you can clearly see, this tag team pairing must have been quite successful during their time, for here they are shown proudly wearing the then-WWF's Tag Team Championships. And man, don't those belts look good? Forget your 'penny' style designs for tag gold these days, the old school design shown here is far, far better and is something that most of us wish would return ASAP. But we digress, we're not here to discuss title designs - no, it's down to you to name this pairing.
Which Tag Team Is This?
For this tag tandem, so much of their focus was always on money - be that flaunting their wealth or doing their best to keep money aware from others. Both competitors had notable solo careers before their pairing, and it was clearly a pairing that was the perfect scenario for both performers during that time in their careers. So much so, tag team gold would soon be wrapped around their waists. Can you remember the name of this particular tandem, though?
Which Tag Team Is This?
Here, we have yet another tag team pairing who would up getting managed by the iconic "Mouth of the South" Jimmy Hart. And yet again, having Hart at their side saw this tandem winning championship gold during their time in Vince McMahon's wrestling behemoth. And speaking of behemoths, both members of this tag team were absolute monsters in their own right, whether competing in singles competition or teaming up! So, take a good look at these two brutes and see if you can remember the name of their tag pairing?
Which Tag Team Is This?
We all know that Vince McMahon has a penchant for big, greased-up guys who have him instantly seeing dollar signs. Some of those signees work out, others don't, but that doesn't stop Vinny Mac from throwing contracts at any and all big guys that he can. And here, we have two fine physical specimens who McMahon would have swooned over when he was first seeing them in action. Have a think back, and let's see if you can name this tag pairing.
Which Tag Team Is This?
Another entry, and another tag tandem who many fans will likely instantly be able to name with ease. Not only did this pairing tear it up back during the '90s, they also introduced themselves to more modern fans by having a more recent WWE run a few years ago. To many, these two are seen as a truly iconic duo, and they certainly made the most of their respective abilities. Are you able to remember the name of this team, though?
Which Tag Team Is This?
Here, we get to see yet another tag team who decided to take a manager under their wing in order to become successful. And not just any manager, no. This isn't Jimmy Hart, it's not Mr. Fuji, and it's not even the Doctor of Style, Slick. No, the manager of this tandem is Sunny. While she may be seen as almost a joke figure to wrestling fans these days, she was pretty badass back in the day. Which team is Sunny shown managing here, though?
Which Tag Team Is This?
These two talents have one of the most badass and instantly recognizable looks in the history of tag team wrestling and the wrestling business in general. We mean, what's not to dig about face paint and some studded leather garments. Well, apart from the gimp suit-like vibe it gave off to some fans. Still, this team is one that's fondly remembered and revered to this day, and many fans are clamouring for them to be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame. Who are they, though?
Which Tag Team Is This?
For those who grew up during a certain time in the wrestling business, this pairing may well be seen as the very best tag team to compete in a wrestling ring. Whether you'd completely agree with that statement or not, there's no disputing that they are definitely in the conversation when it comes to that topic. Both would also go on to have hugely successful singles careers when not paired together, but can you remember the name of this team?
Which Tag Team Is This?
Ooh, won't you just take a look at those haircuts! It's almost as if we've been transported back in time to a 1980s' music video. Then, of course, there's the bright and breezy outfits worn by this duo - again adding to that '80s flavor. Still, to those around at that particular time, the outfits and hair looked all kinds of cool, as these two won themselves a whole host of fans across the world. Can you name this duo, though?
Which Tag Team Is This?
While many teams featured in this quiz can lay claim to being the greatest pairing in tag team history, there are likely none who can claim to be tougher that this team. As well as being a hugely successful team all over the world, this impressive tandem were also renown for being genuine badasses who would brutalize an opponent and tie them up in notes. More importantly, of course, is whether or not you're able to remember the name of this dominating team?
Which Tag Team Is This?
Again, we have two fellas here who have exactly what it takes to get Vince McMahon all tight in the pants. One's burly and brutish looking, the other is a handsome, suave pretty boy, and both of them have muscles upon muscles upon muscles. All of those ingredients mean that it would be hard for Vince to turn down the chance to pair this duo up - and that's what he did, having them managed by Slick. What was their tag team name, though?
Which Tag Team Is This?
Well, that's certainly a unique way to wear a title belt - wrapping it around your neck! But then, this team were never exactly the 'regular' sort of guys, and they were more often than not seen as going against the norm and against the grain as they made a huge mark on the wrestling business. Championships and accolades flowed like wine, as this pairing travelled the world. So, the big question is, are you able to name this legendary duo?
Which Tag Team Is This?
A long lost staple of the wrestling business is having managers at ringside. When a voice piece was needed, a manager was the perfect way to help out a performer. Similarly, by being associated with certain managers, a talent could instantly be booed out of the building or taken in and cheered by the watching audience. One such manager was the nefarious Mr. Fuji - one of the best in the business! Which gnarly Fuji-managed team, though, are shown here?
Which Tag Team Is This?
For a certain time in wrestling history, "The Mouth of the South" Jimmy Hart was responsible for managing many a tag team to success and championship gold. And this pairing was no different, with The Mouth of the South helping to bring - and retain - some serious honors to this pairing. Of course, the two tag team performers in question were no slouches, and their pairing is regularly cited as one of the best teams in wrestling history. Who are they, though?
Which Tag Team Is This?
While there are certainly some challenging questions geared towards more obscure teams in this quiz, we're equally doing our best to make sure that we included plenty of legendary pairings in order to help you out - and to give you a false sense of security! And this tandem are most certainly a legendary pairing, seen as playing a pivotal and key role in a golden period for tag team wrestling. We know you know it, so get clicking that correct answer!
Which Tag Team Is This?
Some of the teams featured in this quiz are legendary pairings from yesteryear, while others are maybe more fresh in your mind. For this duo, they kind of fall in to both of those categories; not only did they help to revolutionize the business over a decade ago, but they've also brought plenty of interest to the wrestling world and WWE product in recent times. It's an obvious one, but we couldn't really leave them out of this quiz - so, can you name them?
Which Tag Team Is This?
Check out the grimace on the face of the fella on the right of this picture! That's a mug that surely only a mother could love. Then again, the guy on the left doesn't exactly look all warm, fuzzy and friendly either. These two had made a name for themselves in the NWA and beyond before they were signed up to Vince McMahon's wrestling juggernaut, winning tag gold in the process. More importantly, though, are you able to name this tag tandem?
Which Tag Team Is This?
When it comes to being a wrestling star of any standing, whether that's a singles talent or a tag team performer, it's key to look the part, to look like a big deal, and to carry that larger-than-life persona. The pairing pictured here, well, they both managed to pull that off perfectly when they were teaming together for several years. They talked the talk and walked the walk as they achieved tag team gold, but are you able to remember the name given to this tandem?
Which Tag Team Is This?
What we have here, kids, is a shot of a tag team who look as if they're either in a brooding music video or they're a couple of angry, serious talking heads in some sort of documentary feature. To be fair, we could've maybe used a better image of these two, but still, you can clearly see who they are and that they're maybe not all that pleased about something. But more important than that, can you name this tag team?
Which Tag Team Is This?
What says 'megastar tag team' better than braces and a bow tie? Err, well, pretty much a whole laundry list of other things. But still, that's the look that this tag team went for during their time with the WWE. Throw in some cuffs for good measure, not to mention the standard shredded physique that Vince McMahon adores, and you have a tandem who were destined for big things. Regardless of their 'interesting' outfits, can you remember the name of this pairing?
Which Tag Team Is This?
Dare we say it, but here we have two superstars who have borderline mullets. Actually, let's face it, while they're not fully-fledged over-the-top big curly mullets, they are still most definitely mullets - and, of course, we can all embrace and appreciate a good mullet. Plus, to add to their appeal, these pair are quite the good looking guys, and so you can see why Vince McMahon saw them as quite the pairing at one point in time. Can you name this team, though?
Which Tag Team Is This?
And here we are, kids, with another muscle-bound, greased-up tag pairing. You know the ones; those sorts of guys who, as mentioned elsewhere in this quiz, Vince McMahon can't help but drool over their physique and stature. And again, this is a team who were rewarded with championship gold during their stay in the WWE. Do you care about their accomplishments and title wins, though? Likely not, for you're here to simply name this tag pairing. So go on - what were they called?
Which Tag Team Is This?
These guys certainly look cool as the other side of the pillow, right? If there was a team who were the definition of 'street' and badass, chances are that, despite their best efforts, these guys wouldn't be that team. Still, they do indeed manage to have a special place in wrestling history for a whole host of reasons, despite not being all that successful during their time in the business and in the WWE. So, are you able to name this tandem?