Pierce - WWE Trivia

WWE
TRIVIA

Fun Facts & Trivia Questions to Find Out How Much You Know!

By Steve Pierce

ISBN: 978-1-955149-38-9

Copyright 2021. Bridge Press. All Rights Reserved.

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Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION

Professional wrestling is one of the most widely followed sports in the world. Since its inception in the 1800s, fans have been enthralled with the power and strategy of the sport. As with any booming industry, many wrestling companies compete for dominance. One company has not only stood the test of time but continues to stand out from competitors, gaining a cult following worldwide. This behemoth is World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE).

With its history dating as far back as the 1950s, WWE has undergone various name changes before finally arriving at its current trademark. The road to its dominance of the wrestling industry was not a walk in the park. The company faced many challenges, but its legacy has been solidified with consistency, creativity, and hard work.

For decades, the company has produced many household names from its power-packed lineup, created countless memories, and given individuals opportunities to become superstars (as they are popularly called). Some of these superstars even broke into other industries and became global sensations. WWE has also been a platform for other industries' stars to gain further exposure and push them to a higher fandom level.

This trivia book will delve into the rich history of WWE and the present state of the company. This book will help test your knowledge through various sections. These sections include trivia questions in multiple-choice format and true or false. A "did you know" section further enlightens the reader on some interesting facts about the company after each chapter. All of these sections can be found in each chapter of the book.

Whether or not you are a die-hard fan of WWE, this book will undoubtedly provide you with some new knowledge or remind you of some forgotten moments. Either way, you will appreciate remembering or learning.

All information presented below is accurate as of 2021. How well do you know WWE? Let us find out.

History and Origins

TRIVIA TIME

In what year did the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) change its name to World Wrestling Entertain-ment (WWE)?

1. 2000
2. 2001
3. 2002
4. 2003

Which of these was not a former trademark for WWE?

1. WWF
2. WWW
3. CWC
4. WWWF

What family played a significant role in the foundation of WWE?

1. The McMahon family
2. The Russo family
3. The Heyman family
4. The Wyatt family

What era of Professional Wrestling is best known as the Golden Age?

1. The 2000s
2. The 1970s
3. The 1990s
4. The 1980s

True or False: The CWC (WWE's earliest trademark) was formerly under the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) until 1963, when Vincent J. McMahon withdrew the company.

Who ended Bruno Sammartino's record-breaking run as champion in 1971?

1. Dominic DeNucci
2. Hulk Hogan
3. Ivan Koloff
4. Andr the Giant

Andr the Giant became the top superstar in the whole wrestling industry in the 1970s. In what year did he join WWF?

1. 1973
2. 1974
3. 1972
4. 1975

Hulk Hogan recorded one of the earliest cult followings in WWE history. What name was given to his fan base?

1. Hulkmafia
2. Hulkamania
3. Hulkaship
4. Hulkings

Which music star helped the WWF gain widespread attention by joining the company and including superstars in her music videos?

1. Dolly Parton
2. Aretha Franklin
3. Madonna
4. Cyndi Lauper

The Attitude Era of WWE took place between what years?

1. 1989 1992
2. 1991 1996
3. 1997 2002
4. 2002 2007

The WWE championship was initially known as the WWWF championship. Who was the first winner?

1. Buddy Rogers
2. Andr the Giant
3. Antonino Rocca
4. Hulk Hogan

Who won the inaugural WWE world heavyweight championship?

1. The Undertaker
2. Triple H
3. Stone Cold Steve Austin
4. Goldberg

When did the P.G. Era of WWE begin?

1. 2008
2. 2007
3. 2006
4. 2005

Who won the first-ever WWE championship after WWF became WWE?

1. The Big Show
2. The Undertaker
3. Kane
4. Triple H

In 1963, who became the first-ever president of the then WWF?

1. Willie Gilzenberg
2. Roddy Piper
3. Gorilla Monsoon
4. Jack Tunney

In what year did WWE launch its own 24/7 streaming network?

1. 2014
2. 2015
3. 2016
4. 2017

The New Generation Era took place between what years?

1. 1992 - 1995
2. 1993 - 1997
3. 1994 - 1996
4. 2000 - 2002

The Reality Era of WWE took place between what years?

1. 2008 - 2014
2. 2014 - 2016
3. 2009 - 2012
4. 2016 - 2019

When did the new era of WWE begin?

1. 2014
2. 2015
3. 2016
4. 2017

Which of these business moguls acquired the rights to one of WWFs biggest rivals, WCW?

1. Donald Trump
2. Michael Bloomberg
3. Ted Turner
4. Warren Buffett

In what country did Buddy Rogers defeat to Bruno Sammartino take place in 1963?

1. Argentina
2. Brazil
3. Chile
4. Denmark

In what year did WWWF change its name to WWF?

1. 1979
2. 1980
3. 1981
4. 1982

Hulk Hogan was poached from a close rival of the then WWF. What was the name of the company?

1. Capitol Wrestling Corporation (CWC)
2. National Wrestling Association (NWA)
3. American Wrestling Association (AWA)
4. World Wide Wrestling Federation (WWWF)

WrestleMania was created to be a direct rival to which one of these NWA events?

1. Starrcade
2. Battle Royale
3. Monday Night Wars
4. WrestleFest

WWFs collaboration with MTV and other musical acts was known as the?

1. Rock n Roll Connection
2. Rock Wrestling Connection
3. Rock n Wrestling Connection
4. Music n Wrestling Connection

In what year did WWF hit a low point due to allegations of steroid abuse and sexual harassment?

1. 1993
2. 1994
3. 1995
4. 1996

In 1996, Stone Cold Steve Austin defeated which of these stars to become the king of the ring?

1. Randy Savage
2. Jake The Snake Roberts
3. Roddy Piper
4. Hulk Hogan

The incident known as the Montreal Screwjob led to which of these superstars leaving WWF?

1. Vader
2. Bret The Hitman Hart
3. Randy Savage
4. Hulk Hogan

Following a series of scandals, which of WWFs rivals did stars Hulk Hogan and Bret The Hitman Hart defect to?

1. NWA
2. WCW
3. AWA
4. TNT

In what year did WWF entertainment acquire its rival World Championship Wrestling (WCW)?

1. 2000
2. 2001
3. 2002
4. 2003

C 2002

B WWW

A - The McMahon Family

D The 1980s

True

C Ivan Koloff

A 1973

B Hulkamania

D Cyndi Lauper

C 1997 2002

A Buddy Rogers

B Triple H

A 2008

B The Undertaker

A - Willie Gilzenberg

A 2014

B 1993 - 1997

B 2014 2016

C 2016

C Ted Turner

B - Brazil

A 1979

C - American Wrestling Association (AWA)