The WWF in 1982 Trivia Quiz

Answer: Pedro Morales

The popular Pedro Morales had regained the WWF Intercontinental Title from his arch rival The Magnificent Muraco on November 23, 1981. Morales successfully defended the belt in 1982 against such challengers as Adrian Adonis, Greg Valentine, Bob Orton, Buddy Rose and Blackjack Mulligan. He lost the belt back to a returning Muraco on January 22, 1983.

Answer: Three Times

On June 28, 1982, the Strongbows defeated their devious adversaries for the belts in Madison Square Garden. On July 13th in a televised match Fuji and Saito defeated Jay and Jules to regain the titles. Finally on October 26th in another televised bout the Strongbows were finally able to regain the belts and vanquish their foes.

Answer: S.D. Jones and Tony Atlas

The last two wrestlers were long time friends S.D. Jones and Tony Atlas who refused to wrestle one another. However when WWF officials insisted on there being a decided winner the two opted to flip coin. Atlas won the coin toss and subsequently the match.

Answer: Cowboy Bob Orton

Cowboy Bob Orton had his first stint in the WWF during 1982 and was managed by the late, great Grand Wizard. Although he achieved much more success in his later stint from 1984-1987 he did have some thrilling moments here as well. Orton challenged both Bob Backlund and Pedro Morales for the WWF Heavyweight and Intercontinental Titles respectively.

Answer: Mighty Joe Thunder

Mighty Joe Thunder was big but that was where it just about ended. First off he was about as old or older than Albano, second he wore a fur coat and he had a 1950's greaser haircut with chops and all. This guy had to have been someone's brother or brother in law or cousin who needed a few quick paydays. Awful!

Answer: He missed a "Superfly Leap" off the Top of The Cage

This match still remains one of the finest matches of all time as both Backlund and the challenger Snuka gave it all they had. In the end Jimmy scaled the cage and attempted a "Superfly Leap" which surely would have won him the match. Backlund was able to move out of the way and Snuka hit the mat hard.

As Jimmy writhed in pain Backlund was able to crawl out the door and win the match. While Snuka may have missed on this night just sixteen months later in the very same arena he did not miss when The Magnificent Muraco became the unlucky recipient of the most famous of all "Superfly Leaps".

Answer: BlackJack Mulligan

A former co-holder of the WWF Tag Team Titles BlackJack Mulligan had a memorable stint in the WWF during 1982. He feuded with Andre the Giant and even challenged Bob Backlund and Pedro Morales for their titles.

Answer: Destroyed The Title Belt

When "Superstar" Billy Graham returned to the WWF he had undergone a complete makeover. He now had a smoothly shaved head, a goatee, black martial arts pants and his ring style also heavily favored martial arts moves. The new and improved Graham reignited his rivalry with WWF Champion Bob Backlund by literally destroying the belt in a televised segment leaving Bob in tears!

Answer: "Playboy" Buddy Rose

"Playboy" Buddy Rose, a Portland legend, made his WWF debut in early 1982 and despite his arrogance he could still at this point back up his boast. By the years end Rose had given both Bob Backlund and Pedro Morales quite a few tough contests. One of Rose's early valets at a MSG House show was none other than Sherri Martel who would go on to greatness on her own in the mid 1980's thru the late 1990's.

Answer: Adrian Adonis and Jesse Ventura

Adonis and Ventura who dubbed themselves the "East West Connection" held the AWA Tag Team Titles for almost a year before their arrival in the WWF. For whatever reason the powers that be decided to push them as singles stars with each receiving multiple matches with both Bob Backlund and Pedro Morales.