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The Del Wilkes Quiz of Doom!

This is all about the career of Del Wilkes, better known as The Patriot.

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

Author
ZootandJanis

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
165,046

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Del got his first big break (national television appearance) in what promotion? Hint

World Class Championship Wrestling (WCCW)

Pacific Northwest Wrestling (PNW)

Global Wrestling Federation (GWF)

American Wrestling Association (AWA)

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Question 2 of 10

2. What name did Del Wilkes use in the American Wrestling Association? Hint

The Trooper

Del the Funky Homosapien

The Patriot

Del "The Man" Wilkes

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Question 3 of 10

3. Del held the AWA World Tag Team Championship with whom? Hint

Ken Patera

DJ Peterson

Sgt. Slaughter

Greg Gagne

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who gave Del the gimmick of The Patriot? Hint

Joe Pedicino

Don Owens

Verne Gagne

Michael Hayes

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Question 5 of 10

5. As The Patriot, what was Del's finishing move (flying shoulder tackle off the top rope) usually called? Hint

"The Patriot Missile"

"The Flying Shoulder Tackle"

"The Freedom Missile"

"The Patriot Bomb"

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Question 6 of 10

6. After leaving the Global Wrestling Federation, what major American promotion did Del turn up next? Hint

World Wrestling Federation

World Championship Wrestling

United States Wrestling Association

World Class Championship Wrestling

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Question 7 of 10

7. Del Wilkes wrestled as himself, no gimmick, in the WWF.

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. Del Wilkes retired because of injury.

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. Del sold The Patriot gimmick to what independent wrestler? Hint

Jonnie Stewart

DJ Peterson

John Nord

Tom Brandi

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Question 10 of 10

10. Del appeared on what network in 2003 to discuss drug abuse in wrestling. Hint

ABC

ESPN

HBO

NBC

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Del got his first big break (national television appearance) in what promotion?

Answer: American Wrestling Association (AWA)

Del originally appeared in the AWA in 1989 as The Trooper. At the time, the AWA had a weekly spot on ESPN. The AWA folded in 1990.

2. What name did Del Wilkes use in the American Wrestling Association?

Answer: The Trooper

Del wrestled as a cop under the name The Trooper. Many compare his gimmick to a "face" Big Boss Man. Del the Funky Homosapien is a musician.

3. Del held the AWA World Tag Team Championship with whom?

Answer: DJ Peterson

The two beat Destruction Crew shortly before the organization folded in 1990. DJ died shortly thereafter in a motorcycle accident.

4. Who gave Del the gimmick of The Patriot?

Answer: Joe Pedicino

Before debuting in the Global Wrestling Federation, Joe Pedicino (part owner of the promotion), devised the red, white, and blue masked gimmick that became The Patriot. Pedicino was previously a commentator for the NWA and for the LPWA.

5. As The Patriot, what was Del's finishing move (flying shoulder tackle off the top rope) usually called?

Answer: "The Patriot Missile"

Although he used other finishers later in his career (full nelson suplex, etc.), this was his most successful.

6. After leaving the Global Wrestling Federation, what major American promotion did Del turn up next?

Answer: World Championship Wrestling

His stint in WCW was short and without much fanfare, primarily teaming with guys like 2 Cold Scorpio and Marcus Bagwell.

7. Del Wilkes wrestled as himself, no gimmick, in the WWF.

Answer: False

The WWF brought him in for a relatively successful run as The Patriot in 1997.

8. Del Wilkes retired because of injury.

Answer: True

Repeated torn biceps and other arm problems led Del to retire during his WWF stint. Del recently stated that drug problems were rampant in the WWF in a USA Today interview.

9. Del sold The Patriot gimmick to what independent wrestler?

Answer: Tom Brandi

According to most sources, Tom Brandi bought the gimmick off of Del for an undisclosed amount. Brandi was best known for his stint in WCW as Johnny Gunn and the WWF as Salvatore Sincere.

10. Del appeared on what network in 2003 to discuss drug abuse in wrestling.

Answer: HBO

Wilkes appeared on HBO's "Real Sports with Bryant Gumble", discussing his addiction to pain killers. The segment also features Roddy Piper's comments about the business which led to his release from the WWE.

Source: Author ZootandJanis

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