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Quiz about Andy Kaufmans Wrestling Days in Memphis 1982

Andy Kaufman's Wrestling Days in Memphis (1982) Quiz

This quiz covers Andy Kaufman's days when he wrestled in Memphis in 1982

A multiple-choice quiz by mario64151. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
mario64151

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
144,059

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. What "title" did Andy claim to hold from 1979 to 1983? Hint

The World Unisex Title

The Unisex Championship

The World Man/Woman Title

The Intergender Championship

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Question 2 of 10

2. When Andy wrestled women in 1982, what two things did he say he'd do if he lost the match? Hint

Pay them $5000 and get them a part on 'Taxi'

Pay them $5000 and marry the woman

Shave his head bald and strip naked in the ring

Shave his head bald and marry the woman

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Question 3 of 10

3. On what show in July 1982 did wrestler Jerry Lawler slap Andy so hard he knocked Andy out of his chair? Hint

Tonight Show with Johnny Carson

Late Night with David Letterman

Phil Donahue Show

Saturday Night Live

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Question 4 of 10

4. In August 1982, what did Andy tell Geraldo Rivera he was going to do after he won his lawsuit against NBC? Hint

Buy NBC and make it a 24 hour wrestling channel.

Start his own rival network, KBC (Kaufman Broadcasting Co.).

Buy NBC and show "Taxi" 24 hours a day.

Sue the city of Memphis.

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Question 5 of 10

5. On April 5, 1982, what move did Jerry Lawler use when he "broke" Andy's neck at the Mid-South Coliseum? Hint

Reverse Neck Breaker

Piledriver

Neck Breaker

Brainbuster

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is the name of the documentary covering Andy's wrestling days in Memphis in 1982? Hint

I Am a Superstar!

I Am the Greatest!

Andy Kaufman: Professional Wrestler

I'm From Hollywood!

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who was the wrestling promoter that brought Andy to Memphis in 1982? Hint

Eddie Marlin

Jerry Jarrett

Lance Russell

Danny Davis

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Question 8 of 10

8. During their feud in 1982, what did Andy offer to any wrestler who could put Jerry Lawler in the hospital? Hint

$1,000

A brand new Porsche

A part on Taxi

$10,000

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Question 9 of 10

9. At the height of their feud in 1982, during a house show, Jerry Lawler snuck up behind Andy and threw what in his face? Hint

Scalding hot water

Fire

Pig manure

Salt

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who did Andy team with in a Handicap match against Jerry Lawler in 1982? Hint

The Assassin

Ken Patera

The Nightmare

Jimmy Hart

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What "title" did Andy claim to hold from 1979 to 1983?

Answer: The Intergender Championship

He had a belt made and everything.

2. When Andy wrestled women in 1982, what two things did he say he'd do if he lost the match?

Answer: Shave his head bald and marry the woman

Fortunately for the women, Andy never lost, at least in Memphis.

3. On what show in July 1982 did wrestler Jerry Lawler slap Andy so hard he knocked Andy out of his chair?

Answer: Late Night with David Letterman

It was all a set up, but Letterman wasn't in on the whole thing. Andy went off on an obcenity-laden tirade and later sued NBC for $200 million.

4. In August 1982, what did Andy tell Geraldo Rivera he was going to do after he won his lawsuit against NBC?

Answer: Buy NBC and make it a 24 hour wrestling channel.

He was almost counter-sued by NBC before dropping the suit. Andy firmly believe when he played the "heel" (bad guy) wrestler, he should not break from character, even when away from the ring.

5. On April 5, 1982, what move did Jerry Lawler use when he "broke" Andy's neck at the Mid-South Coliseum?

Answer: Piledriver

Andy got hit the "Piledriver" three times before leaving the arena in an ambulance. The "Piledriver" was an illegal move, so technically, Andy won the match as Lawler was disqualified.

6. What is the name of the documentary covering Andy's wrestling days in Memphis in 1982?

Answer: I'm From Hollywood!

That was Andy's recurring line in his taped insults to the "Memphis hicks", as he put it. Very good documentary. It plays on Comedy Central every so often and includes commentary from not only Jerry Lawler and wrestling announcer Lance Russell, but also Robin Williams, Marilu Henner, and Tony Danza.

7. Who was the wrestling promoter that brought Andy to Memphis in 1982?

Answer: Jerry Jarrett

Jerry was a former wrestler turned promoter. He is the dad of wrestler Jeff Jarrett. Eddie Marlin was Jarrett's father-in-law and made appearances on the house show as an executive. Lance Russell was the announcer and Danny Davis, at the time, was a wrestler/manager in the promotion who later founded Ohio Valley Wrestling.

8. During their feud in 1982, what did Andy offer to any wrestler who could put Jerry Lawler in the hospital?

Answer: $10,000

Although several tried, no one was able to cash in on the bounty.

9. At the height of their feud in 1982, during a house show, Jerry Lawler snuck up behind Andy and threw what in his face?

Answer: Fire

Lawler had this thing he would do where fire would appear in his hands and he would throw it in his opponent's face. Andy wasn't the first nor the last to get some.

10. Who did Andy team with in a Handicap match against Jerry Lawler in 1982?

Answer: Jimmy Hart

It was after this match that Kaufman and Hart began feuding, prompting Kaufman to tag-team with Lawler against Hart and The Assassin. That turned out to be a set up as Kaufman turned on Lawler early in the match.

Source: Author mario64151

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