Only A Real Wrestling Fan Will Pass This Ultimate WWE 2017 Quiz
- by Joey Haverford
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2017 was a memorable year for WWE in many ways. Roman Reigns continued to grow as a top performer with the retiring of The Undertaker. AJ Styles, Braun Strowman, the Usos, Alexa Bliss and other wrestlers added to their star power and name value with huge years. There was the return of Kurt Angle to WWE as a member of the Hall of Fame and Raw General Manager. Goldberg winning the Universal Championship proved anything could happen and you truly can’t predict what WWE will pull off in the long run. We will look back at some of the more intricate details about the past year in WWE.
Various stories and memories of 2017 will be brought up here in the following questions. You will have to think back regarding answers of questions to go down in the recent months and distant early portion of the year. Only diehard fans of the WWE product will be able to get a great score looking back at the 2017 action. Prove your knowledge as the ultimate wrestling fan by taking this quiz and trying to deliver a positive score. Take the test designed to weed out the fakes and showcase the diehard wrestling fans of 2017.
Who ended Charlotte Flair's undefeated PPV win streak?
2017 started with Charlotte Flair having an undefeated winning streak in PPV matches. Flair lost the Raw Women’s Championship a few times in 2016 but it took place on Raw before she won it back on PPV. Charlotte saw her streak end in 2017 when one of the ladies on the roster finally was able to defeat her. The loss saw Flair finally end her streak as the queen of WWE PPV. Which wrestler was the first one to beat Charlotte on PPV?
Which wrestler getting injured led to the AJ Styles vs. Finn Balor match?
One of the standout matches of 2017 featured AJ Styles facing off with Finn Balor in a dream match. Balor was meant to face another wrestler on the Raw branded TLC PPV. An injury forced WWE to change the card at the last minute. This wrestler was replaced by Styles coming over from Smackdown to Raw for the match. Balor defeated Styles in a classic match that is remembered as a high point of 2017. Which wrestler did AJ replace to face Finn?
Which wrestler did NOT main event an NXT TakeOver event in 2017?
NXT TakeOver events consistently provided great shows once again. All the NXT specials gave us great matches top to bottom. Triple H finds a way to make each match important, but the main event is still the biggest match on the card. Many of the current top stars in WWE used to be the headliners in NXT. Kevin Owens, Finn Balor and Sami Zayn are just a few. Looking solely at 2017, which of these WWE stars did NOT take part in any NXT TakeOver main events?
True or False: Jinder Mahal only defended the WWE Championship against Randy Orton and Shinsuke Nakamura on PPV
A shocking moment in WWE featured Jinder Mahal moving up the rankings in WWE. Mahal was a forgettable enhancement talent for most his career. The jobber role continued to start in 2017 until he moved to Smackdown in the superstar shakeup. Mahal would win the WWE Championship by defeating Randy Orton in May. This led to a title reign lasting six months before AJ Styles defeated him on Smackdown. Is it true that Mahal only faced Orton and Shinsuke Nakmaura in his PPV title defenses?
What wrestler broke the record for most losses at WrestleMania?
WrestleMania 33 is remembered with conflicting reactions from fans. The show had a few high points, but there were definitely a few low points to take away from it. One wrestler specifically set a kayfabe low by setting a record for the most career losses at WrestleMania. No one has ever lost more matches at WrestleMania in the history of WWE. It will be tough for anyone to pass him in the future. Which wrestler has this obscure record in the history books?
Who started 2017 as Cruiserweight Champion?
The cruiserweight division has struggled immensely all year. WWE tried to make the division relevant by adding main roster names like Neville, Enzo Amore and Kalisto to the mix. Hideo Itami joining the cruiserweights on 205 Live at the end of 2017 is another bonus for the struggling show. There were quite a few title changes in the division this year. Enzo seems to have it locked down for the time, but he didn’t join the cruiserweights until the middle of the year. Who started 2017 as the Cruiserweight Champion?
Who scored the winning pin in the first ever WWE War Games match?
A popular move by WWE in 2017 came in NXT when Triple H made the decision to bring back the War Games match. War Games was a beloved WCW concept that gave us the fun of teams going at each other in brutal fashion. NXT did the match stipulation proud during the match of Undisputed Era vs. Sanity vs. The Authors of Pain and Roderick Strong. It was so good that the stipulation will likely have to be used in the future. Which man in the match scored the winning pin for his team?
Which wrestler ended both of Alexa Bliss' Smackdown Women's Championship reigns?
Alexa Bliss dominated the Raw women’s division after making the move from Smackdown in the superstar shakeup. Many thought Bliss would fail to step up in the heavy competition against the likes of Sasha Banks, Bayley and Nia Jax. Bliss however was the star of the division holding the Raw Women’s Championship for most of her time on the show. Alexa also had two Smackdown Women’s Championship reigns to start 2017. Who ended both title reigns on the Smackdown brand for Bliss?
True or False: Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose became grand slam champs
The reunion of Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose at Summerslam gave fans a great moment when the former members of The Shield won the Raw Tag Team Championship. Both Rollins and Ambrose were singles stars since the split of The Shield becoming personal rivals in the process. The decorated careers of Rollins and Ambrose have seen them each win a lot of titles. Is it true that both Seth and Dean became grand slam champs when winning the tag titles this year?
Who was the 30th entrant in the 2017 Royal Rumble?
The Royal Rumble is always among the most anticipated events of each year. As of this writing, the 2018 Royal Rumble is starting to get hit with the anticipation of things going forward. 2017 saw a loaded Rumble match with big name attractions like Goldberg, Brock Lesnar and The Undertaker taking part in it. Randy Orton ended up winning the match and going to WrestleMania 33 for a title shot. Which man of the following choices came to the ring as entrant 30 in the battle royal?
Which show saw New Day vs. The Usos get bumped to the pre-show?
Many would claim that New Day vs. The Usos was the top WWE rivalry of the year. Both outstanding tag teams delivered great matches on multiple PPVs in 2017. One of their best matches took place on the pre-show after being bumped off the main card. The wrestlers have expressed that they were frustrated with the decision and were motivated to steal the show before it even technically started. Which PPV featured The Usos and New Day having a classic on the pre-show?
How long did the Kevin Owens vs. Goldberg Fastlane match last?
A controversial WWE moment came early in 2017 when Goldberg defeated Kevin Owens to win the Universal Championship. At the age of 50, Goldberg won the top prize by defeating Owens following the distraction of Chris Jericho. The story of Goldberg resonated with old fans that loved his old work. Many new fans were peeved at Owens’ lengthy reign ending in such humiliating fashion. It hurt Owens for most of the year and Goldberg was gone one month later. How long was the match between Goldberg and Owens?
True or False: Finn Balor wrestled 3 matches as The Demon in 2017
The alter ego of Finn Balor known as the Demon King appears on special occasions in terms of the story and match importance. Balor won the Universal Championship with the body paint at Summerslam 2016 and has yet to lose a match on the main roster as the Demon. WWE would have him turn into the Demon again in 2017 for at least one match. Finn reaches another level as a top star when in the Demon character. Is it true or false that Balor has wrestled as the Demon three times in 2017?
Who did Shinsuke Nakamura interrupt during his main roster debut?
The highly anticipated debut of Shinsuke Nakamura on the main roster took place on the first episode of Smackdown after WrestleMania. Nakamura struggled on Smackdown after being placed in various disappointing feuds most of the year. However, the debut was memorable as he interrupted someone to give his incredible entrance. Fans were in awe witnessing him on the big stage for the first time. Can you remember which wrestler was in the ring cutting a promo when Nakamura made his surprise debut on the main roster?
Who ended Asuka's undefeated streak?
Another impressive Japanese star to make the move from NXT to the main roster in 2017 was Asuka. The NXT Women’s Championship run of Asuka saw her set a record as the longest reigning champion in NXT history. Asuka had great matches at every TakeOver special and looks impressive on the Raw brand today. The entertaining undefeated streak of Asuka ended up passing Goldberg’s record in WCW earlier this year. Which wrestler ended Asuka’s unbeaten streak in WWE in 2017?
Which of the following tag teams did NOT break up this year?
2017 gave us the end of quite a few WWE tag teams. Vince McMahon reportedly doesn’t value the art of tag team wrestling. WWE will sacrifice a tag team at any given point if they believe one of the two wrestlers has potential as a top singles star. All the tag teams to split up this year ended due to McMahon believing in one talent more than the other. Which of the following teams in WWE did NOT break up during the past year?
How many matches did Shane McMahon win in 2017?
Shane McMahon spent the entire year in WWE as the Commissioner of Smackdown. Following his return in 2016, Shane has shown that he wants to remain with WWE in the long run. Shane is still a fixture on Smackdown currently involved in a storyline with Kevin Owens, Sami Zayn and General Manager Daniel Bryan. The role of Shane will see him step out of the authority position to wrestle a handful of times. How many matches did Shane win in 2017?
True or False: Heath Slater won a singles match on PPV in 2017
The forgotten Heath Slater was surprisingly one of the first Smackdown Tag Team Champions with Rhyno. Both men were moved over to Raw as part of the superstar shakeup. The tag team has struggled to get consistent television and have yet to have an actual storyline on Raw with anyone. Slater will make an appearance every now and then as part of a comedic moment or to fill time. Is it true or false that Slater won a match on WWE PPV in 2017?
Which unique match stipulation did Braun Strowman vs. Roman Reigns face off in?
Braun Strowman became a top star for WWE after a massive push. The character of Strowman went to another level when feuding with Roman Reigns. Fans that hate Reigns fell in love with Strowman when he destroyed the WWE golden boy in multiple segments. Both guys had good chemistry together leading to a couple of impressive matches. One of their top performances together came in a match with a unique stipulation. Can you remember which of the following match stipulations featured Braun and Roman battling against each other?
How many different wrestlers held the WWE Championship in 2017?
Most fans consider the WWE Championship to be the most prestigious title in the company. While Raw is a bigger show than Smackdown, the Universal Championship just doesn’t have the legacy. The fact that Brock Lesnar and Goldberg held the Universal Title as part-timers didn’t do it any favors. All the WWE Champions on Smackdown performed full-time while holding the title. We witnessed a few new champions and some old names holding the title. How many wrestlers held the WWE Championship on Smackdown in 2017?
Which wrestler did Finn Balor team with in his return match on Raw?
The booking of Finn Balor in 2017 can make it easy to forget how anticipated his return was earlier in the year. Balor left WWE injured the prior year as the first-ever Universal Champion having to relinquish it without ever losing the title. Fans expected to see him return at the Royal Rumble or WrestleMania, but Balor missed both major events despite returning to live events in the same time frame. Finn returned in a tag match with a face to defeat a duo of heels. Who was Balor’s partner?
Which wrestler did NOT switch brands in the superstar shakeup?
The superstar shakeup was an interesting move following WrestleMania to change some wrestlers from Raw to Smackdown and vice versa. It is a valid criticism that it was way too early into the brand split to make such drastic moves. Many wrestlers switched brands after being established as stars on their former show. This showed that WWE didn’t necessarily care about the brand split in terms of having unique rosters. Which of the following stars listed did NOT change brands in the superstar shakeup?
Who competed in the only WWE Iron Man Match of 2017?
The Iron Man Match is one of the more grueling tasks for a wrestler in WWE. Each performer is asked to wrestle for 30 or 60 minutes and must kept the attention of the audience. The person with the most falls at the end of the time is declared the winner of the bout. One Iron Man Match took placed in 2017 on WWE television with a rivalry being deemed worthy of the stipulation. Which combination listed below had the only WWE Iron Man Match in 2017?
True or False: Randy Orton and Rusev had the shortest WWE PPV match of the year
Rusev Day started in 2017 and continues as we head into 2018. One negative aspect of his year featured a disappointing feud with Randy Orton. WWE clearly just needed to give them both something to do and Orton dominated him for most of their feud. The two wrestlers squared off at Summerslam and Hell in Cell in singles matches. Is it true or false that Randy Orton and Rusev had the shortest WWE PPV match of the year in 2017?
Who won the last televised NXT match of 2017?
NXT ended yet another impressive year with a great final episode of 2017. There were many major success stories such as Aleister Black’s rise, the breakup of DIY, the debut of Undisputed Era. It was another year of growth for the brand and proved Triple H will be a capable mind to run WWE’s on-screen product when he replaces Vince McMahon. The final match of 2017 showed this with a great match and a great story. Which NXT star won the last televised NXT match of 2017?