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1. On January 22, 1983 The Magnificent Muraco defeated Pedro Morales to regain The WWF Intercontinental Title in Madison Square Garden. During the bout Morales suffered an injury which limited his offense. What did he do?
2. On March 8, 1983 The Strongbow Brothers lost The WWF Tag Team Titles to a pair of former titlists. What was the veteran team that defeated The Strongbows?
3. The Samoans held The WWF Tag Team Titles until November 15, 1983 when they were defeated by Rocky Johnson and Tony Atlas. What did manager Captain Lou Albano do that cost Afa and Sika the titles?
4. In the spring of 1983 the infamous Sgt. Slaughter made his WWF return after a two year absence. What did Slaughter do WWF Champion Bob Backlund that sparked a bitter rivalry?
5. On April 25, 1983, "Superstar" Billy Graham battled Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka at Madison Square Garden. The evening before the bout Graham suffered an injury to chest, how did he get it?
6. In 1983, the WWF lost a legend when one of its longtime heel managers died suddenly of a coronary at age 54 on October 12, 1983. Who was the arrogant, flashy manager who left us in the fall of that year?
7. During the fall of 1983 this mysterious grappler, who would gain notoriety much later in another persona, gave Bob Backlund one of his last strong challenges for the WWF Heavyweight Title. Who was he?
8. In early 1983 Portland legend Ed Wiskoski had a blink and you will miss it stint in the WWF. Many fans know Wiskonski as the hated A.W.A. heel Colonel DeBeers. What name did he wrestle under during his brief WWF stint?
9. Another star who had a brief stint in the WWF in 1983 was this former co holder of The N.W.A. Tag Team Titles. Although his former partner Sgt. Slaughter also had signed with the WWF, they were never paired in that territory. Who was this wrestler?
10. In the fall of 1983 the legendary Mr. Fuji took on a new tag team partner in hopes of one last run with the WWF Tag Team Titles. Who was this wrestler who did not click with Fuji?
11. By 1983 the great Pat Patterson had been a color commentator for several years, his wrestling days pretty much behind him. Which notorious heel struck Patterson on television making him done the tights for one last run?
12. One of the most popular gimmicks of the early 1980s was Big John Studd's infamous "Bodyslam Challenge" where who ever could slam the gargantuan Studd would receive a sum of money by Studd's manager. What was the initial cash amount offered for winning this contest?
13. This loudmouthed muscular athlete is best remembered as a perennial 1980's television jobber. However when he made his debut in mid 1983 he actually was given a decent mid card push and managed by Captain Lou Albano. Who was this?
14. On December 26, 1983 history was made when The Iron Sheik stunned the world and defeated Bob Backlund for the WWF Heavyweight Title. Backlund's manager Arnold Skaaland actually threw the towel in when Backlund was locked in The Sheik's submission hold. What was that move?
15. In late 1983 the WWF welcomed this legendary British wrestler and manager to their broadcast team. Very eloquent and dignified in his manner he would remain with the company right thru 1995. Who was he?
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