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Memphis Wrestling Trivia Quiz

This quiz covers the Memphis wrestling scene from the late 70's thru the 80's.

A multiple-choice quiz by mario64151. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
mario64151

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
143,582

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
897

Last 3 plays: Guest 68 (9/10), Guest 135 (10/10), Robert907 (3/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who did Jerry Lawler defeat to win his first Southern Heavyweight Title (then called the Southern Junior Heavyweight Title)? Hint

Jack Brisco

Robert Fuller

Tommy Gilbert

Bill Dundee

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Question 2 of 10

2. What was Austin Idol's nickname? Hint

The Lady's Man

The American Heartthrob

The Universal Heartthrob

The American Sex Symbol

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Question 3 of 10

3. Jerry Lawler briefly held the AWA World Tag Team Title in October 1987. Who was his partner? Hint

Bill Dundee

Dutch Mantell

Jimmy Valient

Ron Bass

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who were the original Fabluous Ones managed by "Fabulous" Jackie Fargo? Hint

Stan Lane and Eddie Gilbert

Stan Lane and Steve Keirn

Tommy Rich and Steve Keirn

Ron Fuller and Tommy Rich

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Question 5 of 10

5. During the Andy Kaufman days in Memphis wrestling, Andy teamed with Jerry Lawler to take on Jimmy Hart and what other wrestler? Hint

Paul Ellering

Dutch Mantell

The Nightmare

The Assassin

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Question 6 of 10

6. Whose theme song was "The Boy From New York City"? Hint

"Ravishing" Ric Rude

Austin Idol

"Handsome" Jimmy Valient

"Superstar" Bill Dundee

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Question 7 of 10

7. Danny Davis was what masked character? Hint

The Assassin

The Nightmare

The Dream Machine

Mr. Wrestling

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Question 8 of 10

8. What was announcer Lance Russell's famous opening line to every house show? Hint

"What's going on wrestling fans . . . "

"Oh, my, we're ready to rumble this week . . . "

"Glad you could join us . . . "

"Yello again everybody . . . "

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Question 9 of 10

9. Where was Dutch Mantell's hometown? Hint

Oil Trough, Texas

Tupelo, Mississippi

Utrecht, Holland

Snakebite, Arizona

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who was Ric Rude's valet? Hint

Baby

Barbie

Woman

Angel

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Most Recent Scores

Nov 04 2024 : Guest 68: 9/10
Oct 27 2024 : Guest 135: 10/10
Oct 21 2024 : Robert907: 3/10
Oct 18 2024 : Guest 198: 9/10
Oct 04 2024 : Guest 136: 9/10
Sep 30 2024 : Guest 174: 4/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who did Jerry Lawler defeat to win his first Southern Heavyweight Title (then called the Southern Junior Heavyweight Title)?

Answer: Tommy Gilbert

Lawler defeated Gilbert on July 27, 1974, in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The title was renamed shortly thereafter.

2. What was Austin Idol's nickname?

Answer: The Universal Heartthrob

His real name is Dennis McCord and was one of the best interviews in wrestling.

3. Jerry Lawler briefly held the AWA World Tag Team Title in October 1987. Who was his partner?

Answer: Bill Dundee

Bill Dundee was probably Lawler's best partner and greatest adversary.

4. Who were the original Fabluous Ones managed by "Fabulous" Jackie Fargo?

Answer: Stan Lane and Steve Keirn

Stan and Steve were the original Fabulous Ones who had awesome matches with the Road Warriors back in 84-85. Tommy Rich and Eddie Gilbert were the second Fabulous Ones when Stan and Steve left to wrestle in Florida.

5. During the Andy Kaufman days in Memphis wrestling, Andy teamed with Jerry Lawler to take on Jimmy Hart and what other wrestler?

Answer: The Assassin

It turned out to be a set up as Kaufman turned on Lawler early in the match, throwing powder in his face. Check out the documentary called "I'm From Hollywood." It is all about Andy and his wrestling days in Memphis.

6. Whose theme song was "The Boy From New York City"?

Answer: "Handsome" Jimmy Valient

7. Danny Davis was what masked character?

Answer: The Nightmare

He and Ken Wayne were the original Nightmares. Davis went on to open a wreslting school and create Ohio Valley Wrestling out of Louisville, Kentucky.

8. What was announcer Lance Russell's famous opening line to every house show?

Answer: "Yello again everybody . . . "

Of course, he was saying "Hello" but it always came out "Yello." His announcing partner for the house shows was local Memphis weatherman, Dave Brown.

9. Where was Dutch Mantell's hometown?

Answer: Oil Trough, Texas

There is no Oil Trough, Texas, but there is an Oil Trough, AR.

10. Who was Ric Rude's valet?

Answer: Angel

They had quite a feud with Austin Idol.

Source: Author mario64151

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