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1. This WWF star was trained in several forms of mixed martial arts, however he lacked microphone skills and had a deadpan personality. He made his WWF debut at the 1997 Survivor Series. He found his niche in The Hardcore Division and held The WWF Hardcore Title for several months in 2000. His brutal match at SummerSlam'00 against Shane McMahon was especially violent. Who was this star?
2. At SummerSlam'98 this arrogant superstar lost a Hair vs. Hair match to DX member XPac. Unlike in traditional hair matches where the loser is shaved bald, this star got off with just a nice crew cut. The following year he won both The WWF Tag Team Championship and The Intercontinental Title before departing for WCW where he remained until they folded. Who was this cocky grappler?
3. The Attitude Era was not for everyone and those who couldn't make the transition soon found themselves either with other federations or out of work. One such star was this supersized heavyweight who literally steamrolled the competition in WCW from 1992-1994. In 1996 after his arrival he got a heavy heel push and nearly defeated then WWF Heavyweight Champion, Shawn Michaels. When The Attitude Era began to really get rolling, this grappler was nothing more than a glorified jobber and soon left.
4. Some wrestlers are great in teams but fall flat on their own. Others are superb alone and cannot share the spotlight. This was not the case when the powers that be paired these two stars together in late 1998. These two muscular stars joined forces and became a fixture of The Attitude Era. They also clicked on a personal level as well as a professional one and remain best friends to this day. Who was this kick ass tandem?
5. Its a no brainer that in order to make it in this industry you need the right talent and the right people behind the scenes. However, just as important and often overlooked is the right commentating duo. The WWF has had many famous pairs of announcers through the years from Vince McMahon/Pat Patterson to McMahon/Jesse Ventura to Bobby Heenan/Gorilla Monsoon. During the Attitude Era these two men formed arguably the best ever commentating duo. One was a consummate play by play man and the other a light-hearted color man who always had his eyes on the divas. Who were they?
6. In the summer of 1999, this diminutive grappler was introduced as the cousin of a longtime WWF jobber. Despite his small size he had tremendous determination and courage and faced much bigger opponents such as Kane, Rikishi and even The Big Show. Like other wrestlers he eventually found his niche in the companies Hardcore Division where he held the title on numerous occasions. Who was this small wonder?
7. While some stars struggled to find an identity in "The Attitude Era" this edgy star seemed right at home. Decked out in flashy outfits this wrestler was always accompanied by his harem of women. In fact he would even offer his opponent a night with his ladies rather than having to wrestle him. Who was this star?
8. This star was a legend in the Philadelphia based ECW before making his long awaited WWF debut at the 2000 Royal Rumble. His debut was teased for weeks and at the event he made short work of Kurt Angle. Once his wrestling career began to fade away he actually formed a great "B" commentating team with Michael Cole on Smackdown before his 2008 departure for rival TNA. Who was this tough as nails star?
9. In the spring of 1998, just as the era was in its infancy weekly vignettes began airing hyping the eventual debut of this risque star. He was almost always shown in female company and even managed to raise the ire of Ken Shamrock by recruiting his storyline baby sister for one of his porno films. Who was this star who followed in the vein of the late, great Rick Rude?
10. No quiz on "The Attitude Era" would be complete without a question on its founding father, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin. Steve Austin's rivalry with WWF head Vince McMahon was the proverbial rock on which the foundation was laid. Week after week the anti hero Austin would pummel, humiliate or just outsmart McMahon, his kids and his stooges. Which of the following acts did Austin not do to Mr. McMahon?
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