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Royal Rumble - 1980s & 1990s Trivia Quizzes

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1.
  Royal Rumble 1992    
Multiple Choice
 25 Qns
Here is a quiz on the 'Royal Rumble' matches of 1992.
Average, 25 Qns, Texas_Rattlesnake, Feb 09 06
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Texas_Rattlesnake
2185 plays
2.
  WWE "Royal Rumble" 1996   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Questions about the WWE "Royal Rumble" event held in 1996.
Tough, 10 Qns, BigUncleChester, Apr 05 09
Tough
BigUncleChester
650 plays
3.
  WWE "Royal Rumble" 1993   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Questions about the WWE "Royal Rumble" event held in 1993.
Average, 10 Qns, BigUncleChester, Jan 23 09
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BigUncleChester
415 plays
4.
  WWE "Royal Rumble" 1992   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Questions about the WWE "Royal Rumble" event held in 1992.
Average, 10 Qns, BigUncleChester, Dec 24 08
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BigUncleChester
379 plays
5.
  WWE "Royal Rumble" 1995   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Questions about the WWE "Royal Rumble" event held in 1995.
Average, 10 Qns, BigUncleChester, Mar 01 09
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BigUncleChester
428 plays
6.
  WWF 1992 Royal Rumble    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
In my humble opinion, I believe that the 1992 Royal Rumble was greatest Wrestling Pay Per View of all time. The only time the WWF World Heavyweight Championship was ever decided by the Royal Rumble Match.
Tough, 10 Qns, RNowinski, May 17 10
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RNowinski
246 plays
7.
  Royal Rumble 1999    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
The first Pay Per View in 1999 was the "Royal Rumble". Let's see how much you know about this event. No cheating!
Average, 15 Qns, Chris2K, Jan 28 18
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Chris2K
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8.
  WWE 1988 "Royal Rumble"    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The very first WWE "Royal Rumble" was a great event. Now, can you answer questions on it?
Average, 10 Qns, b98223, Feb 08 06
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b98223
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9.
  Attitude Era Gem: The WWE 1998 Royal Rumble Match    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is about the 1998 Royal Rumble Match. This match occurred at the 1998 WWE's "Royal Rumble" event held at the San Jose Arena in San Jose, California on January 18, 1998.
Average, 10 Qns, workisboring, Jan 16 21
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workisboring gold member
Jan 16 21
166 plays
10.
  WWE "Royal Rumble" 1994   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Questions about the WWE "Royal Rumble" event held in 1994.
Average, 10 Qns, BigUncleChester, Feb 18 09
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BigUncleChester
537 plays
11.
  WWE "Royal Rumble" 1997   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Questions about the WWE "Royal Rumble" event held in 1997.
Average, 10 Qns, BigUncleChester, May 29 09
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BigUncleChester
412 plays
12.
  WWE "Royal Rumble" 1990   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Questions about the WWE "Royal Rumble" event held in 1990.
Average, 10 Qns, BigUncleChester, Aug 10 08
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BigUncleChester
528 plays
13.
  WWE "Royal Rumble" 1988   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Questions about the first ever WWE "Royal Rumble" event held in 1988.
Average, 10 Qns, BigUncleChester, Jul 15 08
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BigUncleChester
396 plays
14.
  A Decade of the "Royal Rumble": 1990-1999    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz based on all "Royal Rumble" events during the 1990s, from "Royal Rumble '90" to "Royal Rumble '99". Enjoy and good luck!
Tough, 10 Qns, jOeMaZz26, May 18 14
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jOeMaZz26
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  WWE "Royal Rumble" 1989   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Questions about the WWE "Royal Rumble" event held in 1989.
Average, 10 Qns, BigUncleChester, Jul 23 08
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BigUncleChester
532 plays
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  WWE "Royal Rumble" 1991   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Questions about the WWE "Royal Rumble" event held in 1991.
Average, 10 Qns, BigUncleChester, Oct 18 08
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BigUncleChester
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Royal Rumble - 1980s & 1990s Trivia Questions
1. Which boxer watched the match with the McMahon family in their private personal box in the arena?

From Quiz Attitude Era Gem: The WWE 1998 Royal Rumble Match

Answer: Mike Tyson

In January of 1998, Mike Tyson was serving a suspension from boxing for biting Evander Holyfield's ear during a match. Mike Tyson was invited to watch the 1998 WWE's "Royal Rumble" event by the McMahons. Tyson watched the event in McMahon family's in their private personal box in the arena. Mike Tyson served as the special outside enforcer for the main event of the WWE "Wrestlemania 14" Event.

2. In the 1990 "Royal Rumble" Match, which Tag Team eliminated Andre The Giant?

From Quiz A Decade of the "Royal Rumble": 1990-1999

Answer: Demolition

Andre The Giant was eliminated by Demolition after Ax and Smash attacked him from behind with a "Double Shoulder Block".

3. At the 1992 Royal Rumble, who competed in two different matches?

From Quiz WWF 1992 Royal Rumble

Answer: Rowdy Roddy Piper

In his first match of the night, Rowdy Roddy Piper defeated the Mountie to capture the WWF Intercontinental Championship, his first and only ever WWF Singles Championship Belt in his illustrious career. In his second match of the night he competed in the Royal Rumble Match itself and lasted over 34 minutes until being eliminated by Sid Justice.

4. Where did "Royal Rumble" 1997 take place?

From Quiz WWE "Royal Rumble" 1997

Answer: San Antonio, Texas

The Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas played host to the "Royal Rumble". The event took place on January 19, 1997.

5. Where did "Royal Rumble" 1996 take place?

From Quiz WWE "Royal Rumble" 1996

Answer: Fresno, California

The Selland Arena in Fresno, California played host to the "Royal Rumble". The event took place on January 21, 1996.

6. Where did "Royal Rumble" 1995 take place?

From Quiz WWE "Royal Rumble" 1995

Answer: Tampa, Florida

The USF Sun Dome in Tampa, Florida played host to the "Royal Rumble". The event took place on January 22, 1995.

7. Where did "Royal Rumble" 1994 take place?

From Quiz WWE "Royal Rumble" 1994

Answer: Providence, Rhode Island

The Providence Civic Centre in Providence, Rhode Island played host to the "Royal Rumble". The event took place on January 22, 1994.

8. Where did "Royal Rumble" 1993 take place?

From Quiz WWE "Royal Rumble" 1993

Answer: Sacramento, California

The ARCO Arena in Sacramento, California played host to the "Royal Rumble". The event took place on January 24, 1993.

9. Where did "Royal Rumble" 1992 take place?

From Quiz WWE "Royal Rumble" 1992

Answer: Albany, New York

The Knickerbocker Arena in Albany, New York played host to the "Royal Rumble". The event took place on January 19, 1992.

10. Where did "Royal Rumble" 1991 take place?

From Quiz WWE "Royal Rumble" 1991

Answer: Miami, Florida

The Miami Arena in Miami, Florida played host to the "Royal Rumble". The event took place on January 19, 1991.

11. Where did "Royal Rumble" 1990 take place?

From Quiz WWE "Royal Rumble" 1990

Answer: Orlando, Florida

The Orlando Arena in Orlando, Florida played host to the "Royal Rumble". The event took place on January 21, 1990.

12. Where did "Royal Rumble" 1989 take place?

From Quiz WWE "Royal Rumble" 1989

Answer: Houston, Texas

The Summit in Houston, Texas played host to the "Royal Rumble". The event took place on January 15, 1989. This was the first "Royal Rumble" held on Pay Per View.

13. Where did "Royal Rumble" 1988 take place?

From Quiz WWE "Royal Rumble" 1988

Answer: Hamilton, Ontario

The Copps Coliseum in Hamilton, Ontario played host to the original WWE "Royal Rumble" event. It took place on January 24, 1988. This was the only "Royal Rumble" event that wasn't held on Pay Per View.

14. In which country was the first "Royal Rumble" held?

From Quiz WWE 1988 "Royal Rumble"

Answer: Canada

The first "Royal Rumble" was held at the Copps Coliseum, in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.

15. What was the tagline for the 1999 "Royal Rumble" event?

From Quiz Royal Rumble 1999

Answer: No Chance In Hell

This tagline was built around Vince McMahon's statement that Stone Cold Steve Austin had "no chance in hell!" of winning the 1999 "Royal Rumble" match. It even became part of Vince's entrance music that he still uses to date.

16. Where was the 'Royal Rumble' held?

From Quiz Royal Rumble 1992

Answer: Knickerbocker Arena

The 1992 'Royal Rumble' has been one of the most historic 'Rumble's' of all time because it signalled the start of Ric Flair's stardom.

17. Mick Foley and Terry Funk were the first two entrants in the match. Who had the misfortune of facing the hardcore wrestling legends as the third entrant in the match?

From Quiz Attitude Era Gem: The WWE 1998 Royal Rumble Match

Answer: Tom Brandi

Mick Foley and Terry Funk began the match with a hardcore battle including chairs. The hardcore wrestling legends took a break from beating on one another as the buzzer rang for the next entrant to arrive. The third entrant, Tom Brandi, took a beating from the legends before being eliminated from the match.

18. Which two men assisted in eliminating Sid Justice?

From Quiz WWF 1992 Royal Rumble

Answer: Hulk Hogan and Ric Flair

Justice eliminated Hulk Hogan while his back was turned, and Hogan became enraged and somehow was able to reach up and grab Justice by the arm and start yanking him out over the top rope. As Flair was getting up off the canvas, he rushed over and assisted in dumping out Justice and winning the Royal Rumble Match and the WWF World Heavyweight Championship.

19. Who did Goldust fight at the 1997 "Royal Rumble"?

From Quiz WWE "Royal Rumble" 1997

Answer: Hunter Hearst Helmsley

Helmsley defeated Goldust to retain the WWE Intercontinental Championship. Helmsley was accompanied to ringside by his bodyguard, Mr. Hughes, who distracted Goldust throughout the match.

20. Who did Ahmed Johnson fight at the 1996 "Royal Rumble"?

From Quiz WWE "Royal Rumble" 1996

Answer: Jeff Jarrett

Ahmed Johnson defeated Jeff Jarrett by disqualification after Jarrett had hit Johnson with his guitar.

21. Who did Jeff Jarrett fight at the 1995 "Royal Rumble"?

From Quiz WWE "Royal Rumble" 1995

Answer: Razor Ramon

Jeff Jarrett defeated Razor Ramon to win the WWE Intercontinental Championship. Jarrett was accompanied to ringside by the Roadie.

22. Who did Tatanka defeat at the 1994 "Royal Rumble"?

From Quiz WWE "Royal Rumble" 1994

Answer: Bam Bam Bigelow

Bigelow was accompanied to ringside by Luna Vachon for the match. Tatanka was undefeated in WWE for around two years from late 1991 - September 1993 when he was defeated by Ludvig Borga.

23. Which team did The Steiner Brothers defeat at the 1993 "Royal Rumble"?

From Quiz WWE "Royal Rumble" 1993

Answer: The Beverly Brothers

The Steiner Brothers (Rick & Scott) made their WWE Pay Per View debut at this event. They went on to defeat Money Inc. (Ted Dibiase & Irwin R. Schyster) for the WWE Tag Team Championships later that year.

24. Who did Chris Walker fight in a Dark Match before the Pay Per View started?

From Quiz WWE "Royal Rumble" 1992

Answer: The Brooklyn Brawler

Chris Walker defeated The Brooklyn Brawler via disqualification. Walker would never make any Pay Per View appearances in his WWE career.

25. Who did Sam Houston fight in a Dark Match before the Pay Per View started?

From Quiz WWE "Royal Rumble" 1991

Answer: Jerry Sags

Jerry Sags defeated Sam Houston. Sags was part of a Tag Team with Brian Knobbs called The Nasty Boys. This was Sam Houston's last "Royal Rumble" appearance.

26. Who did Paul Roma defeat in a Dark Match before the Pay Per View started?

From Quiz WWE "Royal Rumble" 1990

Answer: The Brooklyn Brawler

The Brooklyn Brawler lost in a Dark Match at both "Royal Rumble" '89 and "Royal Rumble" '90. Roma would later form a Tag Team with Hercules called Power and Glory.

27. Who did Jim Powers defeat in a Dark Match before the Pay Per View started?

From Quiz WWE "Royal Rumble" 1989

Answer: Barry Horowitz

Powers was part of The Young Stallions Tag Team with Paul Roma. Sam Houston defeated Steve Lombardi in the second Dark Match of the night.

28. Who did Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat defeat in the opening match at the event?

From Quiz WWE "Royal Rumble" 1988

Answer: "Ravashing" Rick Rude

Steamboat won the match by disqualification. The match will be remembered as the first ever match at a WWE "Royal Rumble" event.

29. The first match of the evening was a singles match between "Ravishing" Rick Rude and Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat. How did "Ravishing" Rick Rude win the match?

From Quiz WWE 1988 "Royal Rumble"

Answer: He Didn't

Actually Steamboat won the match. Steamboat jumped to the top rope to perform his finisher, a cross body from the top rope, when Rick Rude saw what was away to happen to him, he pulled the referee in front of the already flying Steamboat. The referee obviously got knocked out for a while. In the meantime Rick Rude performed a Backbreaker submission on Steamboat, and when the ref woke up he immediately signaled for the timekeeper to ring the bell. Everyone is the audience, Vince McMahon and Jesse "The Body" Ventura (The Commentators) thought that Steamboat had submitted. Rick Rude started celebrating the victory. He got half way up the entrance way when, Howard Finkel announced that Steamboat had won by disqualification.

30. The first match on the card of the 1999 "Royal Rumble" pitted Road Dogg against which Corporation member?

From Quiz Royal Rumble 1999

Answer: Big Bossman

Road Dogg lost out to the Big Bossman in 11 minutes, 50 seconds after a "Bossman Slam".

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