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Quiz about Golden Years of Australian Wrestling

Golden Years of Australian Wrestling Quiz

This will stir the memories of those old enough to remember the great years of 'World Championship Wrestling' in Australia between 1964 and 1978, when the promotion closed.

A multiple-choice quiz by Dalgleish. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
Dalgleish

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
78,291

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Very Difficult

Avg Score
4 / 10

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607

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Question 1 of 10

1. From 1964 till 1969, the Australian promotion was billed as what name? Hint

International Wrestling Alliance

National Wrestling Alliance

Australian Wrestling Alliance

World Wrestling Association

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Question 2 of 10

2. In 1969, promoter Jim Barnett aligned with which American organisation? Hint

N.W.F.

A.W.A.

N.W.A.

W.W.W.F.

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Question 3 of 10

3. The two major singles titles from 1964-78 were the World Heavyweight Title and the Austro-Asian Heavyweight Title. Who was the only Australian wrestler to hold either of these titles? Hint

Larry O'Day

George Barnes

Roy Heffernan

Ron Miller

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which of these famous men was NOT a wrestling commentator at some stage? Hint

Mike Cleary

Paul Jennings

Ted Whitten

Jimmy Hannan

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Question 5 of 10

5. When Tony 'Battman' Marino toured Australia in 1971, what name did he use? Hint

Dominic Arena

Tony Marino

Dino Lanza

Battman

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Question 6 of 10

6. Early in his career, Ron Miller wrestled under a mask. What was his identity? Hint

Dr. X

The Destroyer

The Red Devil

Mr. A

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Question 7 of 10

7. An American Indian character in Australia in the 60's went on to become 'Sheik Adnan Al-Kaissie', and later, 'General Adnon', in America. Who was he? Hint

Billy Red Cloud

Billy White Wolf

Chief Little Wolf

Danny Little Bear

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Question 8 of 10

8. On Spiros Arion's tours to Australia, he used two finishing moves. One was the 'Atomic Drop'. What was the other? Hint

'Bear Hug'

'Big Splash'

'Abdominal Stretch'

'Sleeper Hold'

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which one of these was NOT a member of Big Bad John's Army in 1973? Hint

Killer Karl Kox

Don Fargo

Blackjack Slade

Abdullah the Butcher

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which television network broadcast 'World Championship Wrestling' from 1964-78? Hint

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. From 1964 till 1969, the Australian promotion was billed as what name?

Answer: International Wrestling Alliance

2. In 1969, promoter Jim Barnett aligned with which American organisation?

Answer: N.W.A.

Even though WWWF champion, Bruno Sammartino, toured here in 1966, and a great deal of the imported talent came from WWWF. Barnett formed a loose deal with San Francisco (and N.W.A.) promoter , Roy Shire.

3. The two major singles titles from 1964-78 were the World Heavyweight Title and the Austro-Asian Heavyweight Title. Who was the only Australian wrestler to hold either of these titles?

Answer: Ron Miller

Miller held the Austro-Asian title from the start of 1976, and was still in possession when the promotion closed in December 1978. O'Day held the TV title, Barnes held the Brass Knucks title, and Heffernan never held any title in Australia!

4. Which of these famous men was NOT a wrestling commentator at some stage?

Answer: Jimmy Hannan

Cleary was a star athlete in Commonwealth Games, and later a politician. Whitten was a legendary AFL footballer. Jennings was an impressionist (had a top 40 record with 'The Bob Hawke Drinking Song'!), and now writes children's books.

5. When Tony 'Battman' Marino toured Australia in 1971, what name did he use?

Answer: Dino Lanza

He used the 'Dino Lanza' tag, because there was already a referee here called Tony Marino.

6. Early in his career, Ron Miller wrestled under a mask. What was his identity?

Answer: The Red Devil

For quite a few years, Ronnie wore the mask. He lost most of his matches in those days.

7. An American Indian character in Australia in the 60's went on to become 'Sheik Adnan Al-Kaissie', and later, 'General Adnon', in America. Who was he?

Answer: Billy White Wolf

Billy White Wolf (real name Adnon Kaisy) was a superstar in the first couple of years of WCW Australia, winning several titles.

8. On Spiros Arion's tours to Australia, he used two finishing moves. One was the 'Atomic Drop'. What was the other?

Answer: 'Bear Hug'

Spiros used the Bear Hug until around 1972, then the Atomic Drop. The other moves were finishers of his friends Mario Milano (Stretch), King Curtis (Splash), and Mark Lewin (Sleeper).

9. Which one of these was NOT a member of Big Bad John's Army in 1973?

Answer: Killer Karl Kox

Kox was, as the storyline went, brought in by Big Bad John to fight the 'People's Army' of Lewin, Arion, Curtis etc., but sided with the good guys after 'he promised his mother on her deathbed that he would mend his ways'. Classic stuff!

10. Which television network broadcast 'World Championship Wrestling' from 1964-78?

Answer: 9

The Nine Network gave life to wrestling in Australia back then, and ultimately took that life away when they decided to cancel broadcasts at the end of 1978.

Source: Author Dalgleish

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