How Well Do You Know Wrestling History?


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Created 7/5/2024

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_professional_wrestling
https://www.reddit.com/r/SquaredCircle/comments/24je8s/what_are_the_most_important_events_in_wrestling/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sting_(wrestler)
https://www.discoverpuertorico.com/article/learn-about-history-wrestling-puerto-rico

Test your wrestling knowledge with this ultimate quiz! From legendary matches to iconic wrestlers, see how much you know about the history of wrestling.

Test your wrestling knowledge with this ultimate quiz! From legendary matches to iconic wrestlers, see how much you know about the history of wrestling.

1. Who was the first recognized professional wrestling world heavyweight champion, crowned in 1905?

George Hackenschmidt
Frank Gotch
Ed Lewis
Tom Jenkins

2. What event marked the beginning of the wrestling boom in the 1980s?

Black Saturday
Attitude Era
Gold Dust Trio
1980s Boom

3. Which promotion was founded by Ed Lewis, Billy Sandow, and Toots Mondt in the 1920s?

1980s Boom
Wednesday Night Wars
The Invasion
Gold Dust Trio

4. Which wrestler popularized the concept of flamboyant personas or gimmicks in professional wrestling during the mid-20th century?

Gorgeous George
Lou Thesz
El Santo
George Hackenschmidt

5. Who was famously dubbed 'Attitude Era' professional wrestling star?

Hulk Hogan
The Rock
Shawn Michaels
Bret Hart

6. Which famous wrestling event took place at Madison Square Garden in 1985?

WrestleMania
Royal Rumble
SummerSlam
Survivor Series

7. Who was the last recognized WCW Champion who unified the title with the WWF Championship?

Chris Jericho
Booker T
Ric Flair
Goldberg

8. Which wrestling promotion, known for its high-flying, hardcore style, operated between 1992 and 2001?

ECW
TNA
WWE
WCW

9. Which legendary wrestler was known as 'The Eighth Wonder of the World'?

Hulk Hogan
Dusty Rhodes
The Undertaker
André the Giant

10. Who was the winner of the inaugural WWE King of the Ring tournament in 1985?

Randy Savage
Don Muraco
Bret Hart
Ted DiBiase