The Ultimate WWE Wrestlemania Quiz
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On April 18th 2018 at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana, WWE will bring us Wrestlemania 34. The 'Showcase Of The Immortals' is the highlight of every year, with several months dedicated to the 'Road To Wrestlemania'. Every potential storyline and matchup is dissected endlessly by fans and the internet, and when it gets to the week leading up to the event, a sea of wrestling fans will descend upon New Orleans for the festivities.
This year's card is shaping up pretty nicely. Already confirmed is the Universal Championship match between Roman Reigns and Brock Lesnar, as well as the WWE Title match pitting AJ Styles against Shinsuke Nakamura. Former UFC fighter Ronda Rousey will team with Kurt Angle against Triple H and Stephanie McMahon, and Charlotte Flair will defend her Smackdown Women's Championship against the undefeated Asuka. John Cena vs The Undertaker is also expected to be confirmed soon enough, which is a match fans have been demanding for years.
So, what better time than now to quiz the members of the WWE Universe on all things Wrestlemania? This quiz will test even the most hardcore WWE superfan, as questions come from all over the 30+ year history of the event.
Think you can ace our quiz? Let's find out!
To date, how many Wrestlemania's has Roman Reigns main-evented?
Roman Reigns has been the most controversial figure in WWE for the last several years. He's an excellent wrestler who has had countless great matches, yet because fans felt he was shoved down their throats by the company too early, he is routinely booed out of buildings. He was pushed to the moon from as soon as his group The Shield broke apart, and will likely main event the upcoming Wrestlemania 34 against Brock Lesnar. But how many Mania's has he also previously main evented?
Who ended The Undertaker's Undefeated Streak at Wrestlemania?
Going into Wrestlemania 30 (or, to give it its WWE-preferred roman numeral equivalent, XXX) The Undertaker had been undefeated in a massive 21 Wrestlemania matches. His streak had become as big a deal as whoever was defending the WWE Championship at the event, as it seemed like defeating The Deadman at The Show Of Shows was nigh-on impossible. And yet, on this night, someone finally DID defeat The Phenom. To the shock of everyone in attendance and the millions of people watching at home. But who was it?
Who did Hulk Hogan and Mr T defeat in the main event of the first Wrestlemania?
On March 31st 1985, the pro-wrestling world was changed forever. Arguably the birth of Sports Entertainment as we know it today, Wrestlemania 1 was a costly risk for Vince McMahon, but it paid off handsomely. The mixture of wrestling, pageantry and celebrities (including Muhammad Ali and Cyndi Lauper) set the template for the show going forward, and a celebrity also featured in the main event: Mr T, who teamed with reigning WWF Champion Hulk Hogan to take on two nefarious heels. Can you name them?
Who did Fandango defeat in his debut match at Wrestlemania 29?
It might seem hard to believe these days, what with Fandango being a part of the (admittedly hilarious) comedy tag team Breezeango alongside Tyler Breeze, but back in 2013 big things were expected for the ballroom dancer/wrestler. He initially refused to wrestle if anyone pronounced his name wrong, then started his first feud with a genuine legend of the business, going on to face him in his in-ring debut at Wrestlemania 29! But who was this legend (who has since stated he wasn't overly fond of the whole angle)?
Which of these current superstars has NEVER had a singles match at Wrestlemania?
Wrestlemania is, as WWE is always keen to point out, the 'Grandaddy of them all'. It's the biggest event of the wrestling year by quite a distance, and every performer on the roster is hungry to secure a prestigious spot on the card. However, given that the card is normally very stacked and WWE tend to try to fit every active wrestler on the show in some way, some very notable superstars have failed to EVER have a one-on-one match on the big show, mostly taking part in multi-person matches instead.
Which of these tag teams has only ever competed in matches on the Wrestlemania pre-show?
Keeping a similar theme to the last question, singles superstars aren't the only ones who can find themselves left off the Wrestlemania card. The tag team division has had a very chequered history at the event, and until last year's Four-Way Ladder match at Mania 33, the tag team titles hadn't been defended on the main show since Mania 29! One of the following teams, in fact, has NEVER competed in a match on the main Wrestlemania card, despite being multiple time Tag Team champions.
How many times did Stone Cold Steve Austin wrestle The Rock at Wrestlemania?
To combat modern day fans who complain about the ubiquity of Roman Reigns in the main event of Wrestlemania, it might be worth pointing out to them that during the Attitude Era, WWE actually booked the exact same main event for multiple Wrestlemania's. Stone Cold Steve Austin and The Rock tussled with each other a number of times in, to be fair, pretty awesome matches to close the Mania show. They were the two biggest and most iconic superstars of the era, and WWE clearly knew it.
Bray Wyatt has wrestled three singles matches at Wrestlemania. Name his opponents.
Bray Wyatt has had a very strange career lately. At the moment he is engaged in a feud with 'Woken' Matt Hardy which is mostly played for laughs, which is a far cry from where he was in 2017. At one point the WWE Champion, he even wrestled in a title match at Wrestlemania 33. This wasn't his only very high profile match at Mania either, as he had previously wrestled two legendary figures in prestige singles matches at Mania's 30 and 31. But who were they?
Who did Seth Rollins pin to become WWE Champion after cashing in his Money In The Bank briefcase at Wrestlemania 31?
The ending of Wrestlemania 31 has gone down in history as one of the most surprising, and exciting, endings the WWE has ever given fans. Seth Rollins, the fiendish turncoat who had stabbed his Shield brothers in the back and joined The Authority, rushed down to the ring in the middle of the main event and cashed in his Money In The Bank contract, which he had held for a lengthy 10 months. He curb stomped both men in the match before pinning one for the 1-2-3, leaving the crowd stunned.
Who did Kane throw through a glass window backstage at Wrestlemania 17?
Wrestlemania 17 is widely seen as one of the best Mania's ever. At the height of the Attitude Era, the company delivered a thrilling show with great matches such as Triple H vs The Undertaker, the second TLC match and a Street Fight between Vince and Shane McMahon. Also on the card was a Triple Threat match for the Hardcore Championship which went all over the building as the three men beat the holy hell out of each other. The big moment came when Kane hurled one of his opponents through a glass window backstage...
In the 'Battle Of The Billionaires' match at Wrestlemania 23, who wrestled on behalf of Vince McMahon and Donald Trump?
In a surreal twist that only real life can deliver, it's sometimes easy to forget that the current President Of The United States once took part in a big angle in WWE where he shaved Vince McMahon's head bald at Wrestlemania. In a match dubbed the 'Battle of the Billionaires', which had Stone Cold Steve Austin as the Special Guest Referee, two young performers fought each other on behalf of Trump and McMahon. These two were hand-picked by the billionaires as their representatives. But can you remember who they were?
Who won the first Money In The Bank Ladder Match at Wrestlemania 21?
The Money In The Bank ladder match has become one of the most popular gimmick matches in WWE history. The first edition took place in 2005 at Wrestlemania 21 when Chris Jericho pitched the idea to then-General Manager Eric Bischoff; six men in a ladder match, with a contract suspended high above the ring guaranteeing the winner a WWE Championship match at any point over the next year. The concept eventually became so popular that it became it's own Pay-Per-View, and in 2017 the first ever women's MITB match occured.
Who had her head shaved after losing a Hair vs Hair Women's Championship match at Wrestlemania 20?
At the upcoming Wrestlemania 34, there could be as many as three women's division matches (including two title bouts), as well as a prestige match involving Ronda Rousey and Stephanie McMahon. This can only be seen as a sign of the success of the 'women's revolution', and is a far cry from where the company was in the past. Hell, at Wrestlemania 20, one of the divas had to offer to have her head shaved after the match in order to guarantee the Women's Championship was included on the card at all!
At Wrestlemania 18, which match main evented instead of The Rock vs Hulk Hogan?
In 2002, WWE gave its fans a match they dubbed 'Icon vs Icon'. In an encounter of truly epic proportions, the most popular superstar of the Attitude Era (The Rock) took on the most widely recognised figure in wrestling history (Hollywood Hulk Hogan). At Wrestlemania 18, the WWE Universe was in a frenzy and the noise was deafening at all times during the match. Unfortunately, and much to the chagrin of the two wrestlers involved, WWE then chose to put their Undisputed title match on last, AFTER Rock and Hogan had exhausted the audience. Whoops!
What was Roddy Piper and Goldust's chaotic Wrestlemania 12 matched called?
When Goldust debuted in WWF in 1995, he was a truly revolutionary character. With his gold makeup, blonde wig, bodysuit and sexually suggestive mannerisms, he was unlike anything the audience had ever seen. He pushed their buttons and made them feel uncomfortable. For his first Wrestlemania appearance, he took on Roddy Piper in a match that was partly pre-taped (due to all the crazy stunts and action involved) and shown throughout the evening, and then concluded inside the ring just before the main event of the evening. But what was the match called?
Who was the Special Guest enforcer for Steve Austin vs Shawn Michaels at Wrestlemania 14?
The main event of Wrestlemania 14 has often been cited as the beginning of the Attitude Era. Stone Cold Steve Austin, who had become the most popular man on the roster for his anti-authority stance and kick-ass nature, took on reigning WWF Champion Shawn Michaels...and beat him, earning his first Championship. Michaels performed with a severe back injury and would not wrestle again for four long years. The match also had a Special Guest Enforcer, who was one of the most famous boxers in the world at the time...
The Undertaker and Shawn Michaels' first classic Wrestlemania match took place at which Mania?
One of Shawn Michaels' nicknames was 'Mr Wrestlemania', due to his penchant for putting on unbelievable performances at the Show of Shows. Easily one of the best pro-wrestlers who has ever lived, Michaels gave many of his best efforts at Wrestlemania, and this included his two astounding clashes with The Undertaker. The first match has gone down in history as arguably the best WWE match of all time; it was a breathless display of storytelling and athleticism from two of the industry's giants. But which Mania did it take place at?
Who won the first ever Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royal?
Before Wrestlemania 30, Hulk Hogan announced that WWE would be introducing a new match to take place at Mania: the Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royal. A match intended to honour the legacy of the 7 foot tall giant (and a way to get many of the undercard wrestlers on the show), it has since become a yearly tradition. The winner is presented with a big gold trophy in Andre's likeness, and the match has been home to some pretty entertaining moments. But who won the first edition?
How many different venues did Wrestlemania 2 take place in?
After the runaway success of the first Wrestlemania, Vince McMahon and the WWF had big plans for the second edition of the show. Wrestlemania 2 took place on Monday April 7th 1986 (making it the only Mania not to occur on the traditional Sunday) and has several big matches: Hulk Hogan defended the WWF Title against King Kong Bundy inside a Steel Cage, Mr T fought Roddy Piper in a boxing contest and there was also a 20-man Battle Royal featuring wrestlers and NFL players! It was also the first (and only) Mania to emanate from more than one venue...
Which three women competed in the Triple Threat match for the new WWE Women's Championship at Wrestlemania 32?
Wrestlemania 32 wasn't one of the better modern Mania's. It had several dud matches, including Brock Lesnar and Dean Ambrose's abysmal Street Fight and the widely criticised Triple H vs Roman Reigns WWE Championship match. But it DID feature a barnstorming Triple Threat match that was meant to be for the Divas Championship but, before the match started, divas legend Lita appeared to unveil the brand new Women's Championship belt that would be the prize on offer for the winner! But who were the three women competing in the match?
Which two titles did Kurt Angle hold going into his Triple Threat match at Wrestlemania 2000?
Wrestlemania 2000 (the only Mania not to conform to the numbering scheme) took place at the very height of the Attitude Era. The main event featured Triple H, The Rock, Mick Foley and Big Show in a Fatal-Four-Way elimination match, with each superstar having a different McMahon family member in their corner. The undercard included Kurt Angle defending his two championship belts in a two-fall Triple Threat match with Chris Jericho and Chris Benoit. But which two titles was Kurt holding going into the match?
Who did Randy Savage defeat in the finals of a tournament to crown a new WWF Champion at Wrestlemania 4?
Wrestlemania 4 had a mind-boggling 16 matches on its card, which is still a huge amount even with the mammoth four hour runtime. It meant the longest match went 15 minutes, and only one other match broke the 10 minute mark. It was mainly sold on a 14-man elimination tournament to crown an Undisputed WWF Champion. In a huge shock, Hulk Hogan and Andre The Giant were both eliminated in the Quarter Finals with a double DQ, leaving Macho Man Randy Savage to win the Championship in the tournament final against...
Who did Yokozuna beat to win the WWF Championship at Wrestlemania 9, before immediately being beaten by Hulk Hogan?
Wrestlemania 9 was a spectacle. The first Mania to take place outdoors, it was held at Caesar's Palace in Nevada in April 1993. The event was promoted as the 'World's Largest Toga Party', the arena was made to look like a Roman Coliseum and all the commentators wore togas. It was...ridiculous. The main event saw Yokozuna topple the current WWF Champion, who was a beloved workhorse wrestler...only to immediately be challenged by Hulk Hogan, who beat Yoko in 22 seconds to become Champion. Oh dear.
Who was the first person to pin Mr Perfect on television, at Wrestlemania 6?
Wrestlemania 6 is best remembered for its huge main event, which pitted two colourful wrestling superheroes against each other: the Intercontinental Champion Ultimate Warrior vs the WWF Champion Hulk Hogan. It was held in the Toronto Skydome, the first Mania to be held outside America (and a young Adam Copeland aka Edge and Jay Reso aka Christian were both in attendance). The undercard featured Mr Perfect's lengthy undefeated streak coming to an end, although WWE may have fudged the details here as he actually suffered a pinfall loss to Ultimate Warrior two weeks prior in Madison Square Garden!
At Wrestlemania 22, Edge defeated Mick Foley in their Hardcore match by...?
The Hardcore match at Wrestlemania 22, in which Edge and Mick Foley battled each other in a brawl that tested the limits of acceptable violence in WWE, was a sight to behold. Foley was clearly out to manufacture a 'Wrestlemania moment' that would go down in history and Edge was fired up to prove himself as a big-time talent after his first WWE Championship run ended prematurely. The match ended with an insanely dangerous spot that left the fans and commentators in awe...
Who was Michael Cole's 'trainer' for his match against Jerry Lawler at Wrestlemania 27?
Wrestlemania 27 holds the distinction of being the only Mania in which no championships changed hands; three belts were defended successfully by Sheamus, Edge and The Miz. The midcard featured a bizarre match pitting commentators Michael Cole and Jerry 'the King' Lawler against each other. Cole had developed a full-blown heel persona over the preceding months and had actively insulted Lawler, who challenged Cole to a Mania match. Cole chose his own 'trainer', then a rising star in WWE, to be in his corner. But who was it?
How many seconds did it take Sheamus to beat Daniel Bryan at Wrestlemania 28?
Wrestlemania 28 started with arguably the worst and yet also best moment of Daniel Bryan's career. He went into the event as the World Heavyweight Champion and had developed a great weaselly heel persona. He was against the Celtic Warrior Sheamus and they were opening the show. To the shock of everyone watching, Sheamus brogue kicked Bryan and won the match almost instantly. The fury and disgust felt by the fans translated into the 'Yes' movement, which saw them get behind him to such a degree that WWE eventually HAD to push him to the main event scene.
Who won the Triangle Ladder match at Wrestlemania 2000?
The Triangle Ladder match that took place at Wrestlemania 2000 was a revolution in the industry. It was the brightest spot on an event that failed to deliver, and made stars out of the Hardy Boyz, Edge and Christian and the Dudley Boyz. There had only been one tag team ladder match before, and the addition of the Dudleyz to make it a triple threat match made all the difference. The innovation and carnage of the match was amazing to behold, and it was the precursor to the TLC match the three teams would come to define.
Who did Daniel Bryan beat in the first match of Wrestlemania 30 in order to qualify for the main event?
Wrestlemania 30 was a crowning night in the career of Daniel Bryan. Undoubtedly the most purely beloved wrestler of the modern era, he was the everyman underdog the crowd loved to get behind, even though he was constantly put down by the powers that be at WWE and told he was a 'B+ player'. He won a hardfought battle in the first match of the night and went on to defeat Randy Orton and Batista in a Triple Threat main event to capture the WWE World Heavyweight Championship in a moment of pure elation.
Who was in Ricky Steamboat's corner for his classic match against Randy Savage at Wrestlemania 3?
Wrestlemania 3 is largely considered to be the peak of the 1980's wrestling boom. It was held in 1987 at the Pontiac Silverdome and WWF claimed a record attendance of 93,173, which was the largest recorded attendance of a live indoor event in North America at the time. The main event was Hulk Hogan vs Andre The Giant, but the Intercontinental Title match between Ricky 'The Dragon' Steamboat and Randy Savage is considered one of the greatest matches of all time. But who was in Steamboat's corner because he had developed a crush on Savage's valet Miss Elizabeth?
Which NFL player faced Bam Bam Bigelow in the main event of Wrestlemania 11?
Wrestlemania 11 has been called both the worst Mania of all time, and the Mania that saved the company in its battle with WCW. At the time, business wasn't very good, and WWE went all-out to ensure mainstream press coverage for Wrestlemania...by booking a famous NFL player to wrestle in the main event of the show! Bam Bam Bigelow, a midcard performer, had an altercation with the football player at the Royal Rumble and challenged him to a Mania match. In the end, the match wasn't bad at all, and accomplished what WWE wanted it to.
How did the legendary Submission match at Wrestlemania 13 between Bret Hart and Steve Austin end?
Stone Cold Steve Austin and Bret Hart's Submission match at Wrestlemania is one of the greatest professional wrestling matches of all time. Crackling with intensity at all times, the two men truly feel like they hate each other's guts and want to tear each other limb from limb. Their opposing styles (Austin's no-nonsense brawling and Bret's technical mastery) mesh together perfectly, and the match is a breathless affair with violence far exceeding what was expected at the time. Then there's that iconic ending...
At Wrestlemania 24 the arena lights temporarily went out during which match?
Despite WWE being a large, well-oiled machine when it comes to filling arenas and putting on large scale shows, sometimes things can still go wrong. Wrestlemania 24 suffered from a few technical difficulties. A malfunction during the Undertaker's celebration of his main event win sent fireworks into the upper row of the Citrus Bowl, injuring 45 people. The arena lights also went completely out in the middle of one of the midcard matches, plunging performers and audience into darkness for a few moments. But which match suffered this indignity?
How many AA's did John Cena deliver to The Rock to win their match at Wrestlemania 29?
When The Rock returned to WWE in 2011, he began a lengthy feud with John Cena that encompassed three Wrestlemania's. At 27, he was special guest referee for Cena's match with The Miz, and laid Cena out with a Rock Bottom. The next night, WWE booked Cena vs Rock for Mania 28, a full calendar year away! Rock won that match, which was billed as 'Once In A Lifetime'...only they then had a rematch at Mania 29 a year later. Which Cena won, after delivering several of his patented AA finishing moves...
Who was Sting's opponent for his one and only Wrestlemania match?
When discussing the most famous wrestlers in the world, it could be argued that there is only one household name who is not associated with WWE, and that is Sting. Indelibly linked to WCW, Sting was their main star through the late 1980's/1990's and all the way through the Monday Night Wars. He never switched sides to WWE...until he debuted at Survivor Series 2014, helping Dolph Ziggler defeat Seth Rollins and The Authority. He then went on to have his one and only Wrestlemania match in 2015. But who did he face?