Wrestling Trivia!

[BEN DENNIS]

1- Eric Embry vs. P.Y. Chu-Hi w/ Tojo Yamamoto
3- Powerslam
5- Brutus Beefcake. It was a short lived gimmick where he'd run in, wearing a furry mask and knock-out heels, then disappear. It was done before his face was fully healed from his accident, thusly, the angle was dropped. The official name was to be either "The Mariner" or "The Avenger".

Sean, you're up!

[BEN DENNIS]

Alright! Sean's slacking, so here's some new questions...

1- What was the team name of Koko Ware and Norvelle Austin?
2- Who was known as the "Universal Heart Throb"?
3- Who did "Gorgeous" Jimmy Garvin team with in the AWA?
4- While in the WWF, Kamala's handler was named Kim Chee, but what was his name everywhere else?
5- What woman did Paul E. Dangerously have a lengthy fued with in WCW?
6- What future WWF Heavyweight Champion did Sheik Adnan Al-Kassie unleash on the AWA?
7- What finisher was Ox Baker known for?
8- What was the name of the guitarist (with a name taken from a real rock star) that Van Hammer had a brief feud with in WCW in the very early '90s?
9- What are 3 tag team names of Mike Enos and Wayne Bloom?
10- What are the names of 3 Global Wrestling Federation Light Heavyweight champions?

[SDulaney]

Sorry for the delay, but before we get to my questions...

1- What was the team name of Koko Ware and Norvelle Austin? The PYTs (Pretty Young Things)

2- Who was known as the "Universal Heart Throb"? Austin Idol

3- Who did "Gorgeous" Jimmy Garvin team with in the AWA? Steve (Mr Electricity) Regal

4- While in the WWF, Kamala's handler was named Kim Chee, but what was his name everywhere else? Friday

5- What woman did Paul E. Dangerously have a lengthy fued with in WCW?
Missy Hyatt

6- What future WWF Heavyweight Champion did Sheik Adnan Al-Kassie unleash on the AWA? Yokozuna under the name (iirc) Kokinka

7- What finisher was Ox Baker known for? Heart Punch

8- What was the name of the guitarist (with a name taken from a real rock star) that Van Hammer had a brief feud with in WCW in the very early '90s? Blanking but I wantto say he was Man Mountain Rock in WWF

9- What are 3 tag team names of Mike Enos and Wayne Bloom? Minnesota Wrecking Crew II, Beverly Brothers, and "Mean Mike" & "Wayne the Train" in the AWA.

10- What are the names of 3 Global Wrestling Federation Light Heavyweight champions? Lightning Kid, Chaz...I got nothin'

[SDulaney]

Our theme will be NWA Starrcade 88.

1) What Varsity Club Combination fought the Fantastics for the US Tag Titles on this card?

2) What was the subtitle for Starrcade 88 in Norfolk?

3) Your announcers for the show were Jim Ross and Bob Caudle. Before RVD, Jim Ross described which tag team specialist as "The man with the Educated Feet?"

4) Staying with references made by Jim Ross, what wrestler attended NAIA school Fayetteville State?

5) Who did Rick Steiner defeat for the World Television Title?

6) At the time of this event, Which of the following were working as heels?
a- Lex Luger............................e-Teddy Long
b- Road Warriors......................f- Bobby Eaton
c- Bam Bam Bigelow..................g- Ivan Koloff
d- Steve Williams......................h- Barry Windham

7) Which of the following were NOT working as a manager at Starrcade '88?
a- Missy Hyatt.........................d- Paul Jones
b- Paul E. Dangerously...............e- Sir Oliver Humperdink
c- JJ Dillon...............................f- Teddy Long

8) Who were the Road Warriors defending the NWA World Tag Titles against?

[BEN DENNIS]

First thing's first...



Correct on 1-7, here's the rest.
8- J.T. Southern, who was best known for bringing Scotty "Raven" Flamingo into WCW.
9- Those were there names in the AWA, but they were known collectively as the Destruction Crew.
10- Danny Davis, Alex Porteau, Barry Horowitz, Osamu Nishimura, or Mike Dahl, among others.

[BEN DENNIS]

1) What Varsity Club Combination fought the Fantastics for the US Tag Titles on this card? "Gamesmaster" Kevin Sullivan and "Dr. Death" Steve Williams

2) What was the subtitle for Starrcade 88 in Norfolk? True Gritt

3) Your announcers for the show were Jim Ross and Bob Caudle. Before RVD, Jim Ross described which tag team specialist as "The man with the Educated Feet?" If memory serves me, Stan Lane?

4) Staying with references made by Jim Ross, what wrestler attended NAIA school Fayetteville State? Junkyard Dog?

5) Who did Rick Steiner defeat for the World Television Title? Mike Rotunda

6) At the time of this event, Which of the following were working as heels?
a- Lex Luger............................e-Teddy Long
b- Road Warriors......................f- Bobby Eaton
c- Bam Bam Bigelow..................g- Ivan Koloff
d- Steve Williams......................h- Barry Windham

B, D, G, and H?

7) Which of the following were NOT working as a manager at Starrcade '88?
a- Missy Hyatt.........................d- Paul Jones
b- Paul E. Dangerously...............e- Sir Oliver Humperdink
c- JJ Dillon...............................f- Teddy Long

A and F?

8) Who were the Road Warriors defending the NWA World Tag Titles against?
"American Dream" Dusty Rhodes and Sting

[SDulaney]

Very good. Only one you missed was 6-g. Ivan was in a brief babyface period tagging with JYD against Paul Jones' Russian Assassins.

[BEN DENNIS]

Right on! Me again!!!

1- What team wrestled in Florida under a "from the future" gimmick, often referring to Dusty Rhodes as Mr. President?
2- Aside from being a member of the Orient Express, what other role did Akio Sato play in the WWF?
3- What names did The Godwinns go by in WCW?
4- Who was placed in charge of WCW when Turner purchased it?
5- What was Ken Shamrock's original pro wrestling moniker, pre-UFC?
6- What hold did Stan Hanson use to win the AWA World title?
7- Who did Konnan lose his hair to in Mexico?
8- What was Big Bully Busick's finisher?
9- Who competed in an epic Best of Seven series for the WCW TV title in 1998, thusly propelling both of their careers?
10- Name 3 other gimmicks that Andre the Giant used in his career.

[Khuth]

Originally Posted by BEN DENNIS

Right on! Me again!!!

1- What team wrestled in Florida under a "from the future" gimmick, often referring to Dusty Rhodes as Mr. President?
2- Aside from being a member of the Orient Express, what other role did Akio Sato play in the WWF?
3- What names did The Godwinns go by in WCW?
4- Who was placed in charge of WCW when Turner purchased it?
5- What was Ken Shamrock's original pro wrestling moniker, pre-UFC?
6- What hold did Stan Hanson use to win the AWA World title?
7- Who did Konnan lose his hair to in Mexico?
8- What was Big Bully Busick's finisher?
9- Who competed in an epic Best of Seven series for the WCW TV title in 1998, thusly propelling both of their careers?
10- Name 3 other gimmicks that Andre the Giant used in his career.

2. I forget the name but he was Hakushi's manager in the WWF
4. Ric Flair's favorite person... Jim Herd
7. Was it Vampiro... or maybe Rey Mysterio
9. Too easy, Benoit and Booker T
10. Giant Machine and, uh...um...

[BEN DENNIS]

2- Yeah, I'll give that to ya. His name was Shinja.
4- Yup.
7- Nope. Way off...
10- Well, there's one of 'em...


Who else is gonna chime in?

[rayzzor]

Originally Posted by BEN DENNIS

Right on! Me again!!!

1- What team wrestled in Florida under a "from the future" gimmick, often referring to Dusty Rhodes as Mr. President?
2- Aside from being a member of the Orient Express, what other role did Akio Sato play in the WWF?
3- What names did The Godwinns go by in WCW?
4- Who was placed in charge of WCW when Turner purchased it?
5- What was Ken Shamrock's original pro wrestling moniker, pre-UFC?
6- What hold did Stan Hanson use to win the AWA World title?
7- Who did Konnan lose his hair to in Mexico?
8- What was Big Bully Busick's finisher?
9- Who competed in an epic Best of Seven series for the WCW TV title in 1998, thusly propelling both of their careers?
10- Name 3 other gimmicks that Andre the Giant used in his career.

1. The New Breed
3. Tex Slazenger & Shanghai Pierce
5. Mr. Wrestling
6. The Boston Crab (while using the turnbuckle with his head)
7. Cien Caras???
8. The Stump Puller
10. Monster Roussimoff, Monster Eiffel Tower, Géant Ferré

[BEN DENNIS]

1. The New Breed Yes!
3. Tex Slazenger & Shanghai Pierce Yes!
5. Mr. Wrestling No! The name I was looking for was Vince Torelli.
6. The Boston Crab (while using the turnbuckle with his head) Yes, called the Brazos Valley Backbreaker.
7. Cien Caras??? No! It was Jake Roberts.
8. The Stump Puller Yes!
10. Monster Roussimoff, Monster Eiffel Tower, Géant Ferré Yes!


Good job there, stranger! You got the most, you ask the next set.

[rayzzor]

Ok then... here we go!

1. Who did Antonio Inoki face in the final match of his professional wrestling career?
2. Two masked man have held the AWA World title, who were they?
3. Why did Buck Zumhofe get stripped of the AWA Light-Heavyweight title in 1986?
4. What was the name of the fast food chain that Booker T worked at when he was convicted of armed robbery?
5. Who was the guest timekeeper for the Bret Hart vs. Yokozuna match at WrestleMania X?
6. Who did Bret Hart wrestle in first WCW match after the death of his brother Owen?
7. How many total titles (of any kind) has Bret Hart won in both WWE and WCW?
8. What city did Torrie Wilson grow up in?
9. Who eliminated Curt Hennig from the 2002 Royal Rumble?
10. Who was voted "Wrestler of the Year," as voted by Pro Wrestling Illustrated readers in 1985?

[BEN DENNIS]

1. Who did Antonio Inoki face in the final match of his professional wrestling career? Don "The Predator" Frye
2. Two masked man have held the AWA World title, who were they? Mr. M (Bill Miller) and Dr. X (Dick Beyer). However, even though he was no longer wearing a mask when he won the title, Mr. Saito debuted in the AWA as the masked "Unknown Soldier", so it's kind of like 2.5...
3. Why did Buck Zumhofe get stripped of the AWA Light-Heavyweight title in 1986? He was sent to prison, although I don't recall why...
4. What was the name of the fast food chain that Booker T worked at when he was convicted of armed robbery? Wendy's
5. Who was the guest timekeeper for the Bret Hart vs. Yokozuna match at WrestleMania X? Hmmm. A bit hazy here. I remember Roddy Piper as the special referee, but I'd assume the time keeper was some celebrity. Was it Burt Reynolds?
6. Who did Bret Hart wrestle in first WCW match after the death of his brother Owen? Chris Benoit?
7. How many total titles (of any kind) has Bret Hart won in both WWE and WCW? 9 belts, 2 King of the Ring championships, and a Royal Rumble co-championship
8. What city did Torrie Wilson grow up in? Boise, Idaho
9. Who eliminated Curt Hennig from the 2002 Royal Rumble? Triple H
10. Who was voted "Wrestler of the Year," as voted by Pro Wrestling Illustrated readers in 1985? "Nature Boy" Ric Flair (I had that issue...)

[Gonzogoose]

Weren't Bret's titles closer to 15 or 16? He held the US, Intercontinental, both tag belts and both world belts all multiple times.