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1. In January 1987, Ricky Steamboat returned to the ring after suffering a crushed larynx at the hands of Randy "Macho Man" Savage. "The Dragon" made his return by defeating this famous mid 1980's jobber. Who was he?
2. In February 1987 Hercules Hernandez, now manged by Bobby "The Brain" Heenan, began a lengthy feud with Billy Jack Haynes. The feud centered on which of the two muscular athletes was the master of a certain submission hold. What was this hold?
3. In February 1987, Adrian Adonis was paired with Brutus Beefcake and Greg Valentine in a televised six man tag team match. During the bout Adrian made a huge mistake and accidentally cut some of Beefcake's hair. Who did Adonis, Valentine and Beefcake face in this match?
4. In early 1987 a muscular, no nonsense duo called Demolition made their debut and began to destroy the opposition. What obnoxious manager was responsible for bringing this legendary tag team to The WWF?
5. At "Wrestlemania III" in one of the night's many tag team contests The Killer Bees faced Nikolai Volkoff and The Iron Sheik. The decision was very uncharacteristic as it was the face team of The Bees that lost by disqualification. Why were they disqualified?
6. In another tag team match at "Wrestlemania III" Jacques and Raymond Rougeau lost to Greg Valentine and Brutus Beefcake in what would be their last match together. At the bout's conclusion Beefcake was ousted and replaced by this veteran star. Who took Beefcake's spot in "The Dream Team"?
7. One of the featured grudge matches on the "Wrestlemania III" card saw the vile Honky Tonk Man battle Jake "The Snake" Roberts. In order to combat the presence of Honky Tonk's pesky manager Jimmy Hart, Jake was accompanied by a famous Heavy Metal Rocker. Who was it?
8. In the spring of 1987 former WWF Intercontinental Champion Ken Patera returned to the company after a two year absence. Why was he gone for two years?
9. Shortly after his return Ken Patera injured Bobby Heenan's neck forcing him to wear a neck brace. In an act of revenge Heenan had some of his goons flog Patera on national television. Which "Heenan Family" members did this to Patera?
10. During the spring and summer of 1987 a masked duo wrestled as jobbers to the stars. They did not last very long and were gone by the fall. What was that team known as?
11. In the summer of 1987 former WWF Heavyweight Champion "Superstar" Billy Graham made his return after hip replacement surgery. His comeback was short lived but he soon took on the managerial role for this longtime heel who just turned face. Who was this?
12. In the summer of 1987 The WWF introduced an "Enforcer" who would serve in a referee capacity. This "Enforcer" promised to maintain order but his stint lasted just two months. Who was he?
13. In September 1987 Nikolai Volkoff joined a fellow Russian star and the two dubbed themselves "The Bolsheviks". Who teamed with veteran Volkoff in this tag team?
14. On November 26, 1987 the first annual "Survivor Series" took place. One of the matches saw Randy "Macho Man" Savage lead a five man team against one lead by WWF Intercontinental Champion, The Honky Tonk Man. In the end Honky Tonk found himself alone against three opponents. Who were the three?
15. In December 1987, The WWF held the second annual "Slammy Awards". From the onset two superstars who were in a bitter feud began a brutal brawl which literally lasted the entire show. Who were these men?
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