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WWF 1980s Trivia Quiz

One for the old-timers. Hope the questions aren't too easy. Enjoy.

A multiple-choice quiz by hews. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
hews

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
2,674

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
5884

Last 3 plays: Guest 100 (10/10), Guest 148 (8/10), Guest 172 (8/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who did Hulk Hogan defeat in 1984 to become World Champion? Hint

Big John Studd

The Iron Sheik

One Man Gang

Andre the Giant

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of the following wrestlers did not hold the Intercontinental title? Hint

Ricky Steamboat

Greg 'the Hammer' Valetine

Jim 'the Anvil' Neidhart

Tito Santana

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Question 3 of 10

3. What was the name of Ted DiBiase's one man entourage? Hint

Virgil

James

Dollar

Bad News Brown

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who co-starred as Sergeant Blain in the 1987 release, 'Predator'? Hint

King Harley Race

Brutus Beefcake

Bobby Heenan

Jesse Ventura

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Question 5 of 10

5. How many years did the Fabulous Moolah hold the women's title in total? Hint

6 years

8 years

27 years

18 years

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which two wrestlers were involved in the caged main event of Wrestlemania II? Hint

Andre the Giant and Big John Studd

Hulk Hogan and Andre the Giant

Hulk Hogan and King Kong Bundy

Hulk Hogan and Big John Studd

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Question 7 of 10

7. How was the Canadian Earthquake introduced to the WWF? Hint

He was cryogenically thawed by Jimmy Hart

He was a friend of 'Hacksaw' Jim Duggan

He interfered during a tag team match and was challenged to compete against Adrian Adonis

He was called from the crowd during a 'push up match'

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which character did Andre the Giant play in the 1987 film 'The Princess Bride'? Hint

Rudolf

Fasan

Fezzik

Gaston

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Question 9 of 10

9. Under what name did 'The Poet' originally wrestle? Hint

Jimmy 'Superfly' Snuka

Leaping Lanny Poffo

The Gladiator

Jimmy Jack Funk

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Question 10 of 10

10. When Hulk Hogan won the title, he was a last minute stand-in for another wrestler. Who was it? Hint

Andre the Giant

Ric Flair

Bob Backlund

Curt Henning

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who did Hulk Hogan defeat in 1984 to become World Champion?

Answer: The Iron Sheik

Hogan defeated the Iron Sheik in January 1984, ending one of the shortest reigns in history.

2. Which of the following wrestlers did not hold the Intercontinental title?

Answer: Jim 'the Anvil' Neidhart

3. What was the name of Ted DiBiase's one man entourage?

Answer: Virgil

4. Who co-starred as Sergeant Blain in the 1987 release, 'Predator'?

Answer: Jesse Ventura

The title of his autobiography is a line from the movie ... 'I ain't got time to bleed'.

5. How many years did the Fabulous Moolah hold the women's title in total?

Answer: 27 years

Moolah first won the title in 1956 and then retired for good after losing the title for the sixth time in 1999.

6. Which two wrestlers were involved in the caged main event of Wrestlemania II?

Answer: Hulk Hogan and King Kong Bundy

7. How was the Canadian Earthquake introduced to the WWF?

Answer: He was called from the crowd during a 'push up match'

Gene Okerland called for the 'largest man in the crowd' to come to the ring and be lifted by Dino Bravo and the Ultimate Warrior in a test of strength. He introduced himself as 'John from Virginia' and after being lifted by Bravo, jumped on the Warrior while the push up was being completed.

8. Which character did Andre the Giant play in the 1987 film 'The Princess Bride'?

Answer: Fezzik

9. Under what name did 'The Poet' originally wrestle?

Answer: Leaping Lanny Poffo

10. When Hulk Hogan won the title, he was a last minute stand-in for another wrestler. Who was it?

Answer: Bob Backlund

Bob Backlund had lost the title on December 26, 1983. His manager threw in the towel after the Iron Sheik applied his the camel clutch. Backlund won the title himself from Superstar Billy Graham in 1978.

Source: Author hews

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