Can You Guess the '90s Wrestler From a Hint?

By: Gavin Thagard
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Can You Guess the '90s Wrestler From a Hint?
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About This Quiz

The '80s might have seen the rise of wrestling with the first WrestleMania, stars like Hulk Hogan and Andre the Giant, and weekly televised events; but wrestling really didn't take off until the '90s when two rival promotions, the WWE and WCW, helped bring it to the forefront of American culture. Do you remember the wrestlers who helped grow wrestling in the '90s? Here's your chance to find out!

Wrestling throughout the 1990s had a significantly different tone than wrestling in previous eras. The sport moved on from the cartoonish elements of the late 1980s when kids were told to take their vitamins and flashy colors attracted viewers. In the '90s, realism was introduced into mainstream wrestling where violence was commonplace, blood was used more and more, and storylines reflected darker segments of society. The era had an attitude about it, and the wrestlers had an attitude themselves. 

How well do you know '90s wrestling and the stars who took to the squared circle during that time? Do you think you can name those wrestlers from a hint, or will you start to falter when you get past your favorites? If you're up for the challenge, take this quiz and prove your knowledge on wrestlers in the '90s!

One of the greatest performers of all time, which wrestler was nicknamed the "Heartbreak Kid"?
Bret Hart
Shawn Michaels
Edge
Matt Hardy
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Shawn Michaels was forced into an early retirement in 1998 after a back injury forced him to have surgery. Luckily, he was able to return to the ring in 2002.

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Known as "The Deadman," which wrestler used The Tombstone Piledriver?
The Undertaker
Sting
Vader
Goldberg
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Wrong Answer

The Undertaker's gimmick could have been turned into a joke if it was put in the wrong hands. However, Mark Calaway's commitment to the role made the character both a beloved and feared fan favorite.

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Which rebellious wrestler had a feud with Mr. McMahon because he refused to obey corporate orders?
The Rock
Mankind
Stone Cold Steve Austin
Hulk Hogan
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Everyone wants to stick it to their boss, but most people would be fired if they tried. Luckily, Stone Cold Steve Austin wasn't afraid to stand up to his boss because his feud with Mr. McMahon was one of the best storylines ever written by WWE.

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Which legend gave Bret Hart his first WWE Championship?
Hulk Hogan
Randy Savage
Andre the Giant
Ric Flair
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Wrong Answer

Ric Flair could put anyone over. He was just that talented. It's no wonder then that many wrestlers won their first championship off the "Nature Boy."

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Who had an undefeated streak that lasted to 173-0?
Kane
Kevin Nash
Goldberg
Booker T
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Wrong Answer

Goldberg's undefeated streak seemed insane, especially considering he wasn't that talented of a wrestler. Some people get an early push, though, while others have to wait their turn.

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Which wrestler is known for doing Slim Jim commercials?
Hulk Hogan
Randy Savage
HHH
The Rock
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The "Macho Man" Randy Savage gave some of the greatest promos of all time. From his insane lines to the intensity in his voice, all eyes were on Savage anytime he took the mic.

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Which wrestler went "Hollywood" and became the leader of the New World Order?
Sting
Yokozuna​
Bret Hart
Hulk Hogan
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Wrong Answer

Hulk Hogan's popularity as a face reached its height in the late '80s. However, he took on a unique role when he turned heel by joining the NWO in the WCW.

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Managed by Mr. Fuji, which wrestler cheated to win the WWE Championship from Bret Hart?
Yokozuna​
Kevin Nash
Razor Ramon
Mr. Perfect
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Wrong Answer

Yokozuna wrestled in the first ever "Monday Night Raw" match. The program would go on to be the weekly staple for the WWE.

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Who was kicked out of The Four Horsemen because he wouldn't give up his title shot against Ric Flair?
Arn Anderson
Ole Anderson
Tully Blanchard
Sting
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Sting was the face of WCW before the company went under. He was known for his charisma and natural athleticism.

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The brother of the Undertaker, which wrestler came back to get his revenge after their parents were burned alive?
Jimmy Snuka
Kane
Mankind
Sid Vicious
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Wrong Answer

Kane made his first appearance in 1997 at Badd Blood: In Your House. He interrupted a "Hell in the Cell" match between the Undertaker and Shawn Michaels, giving Michaels the victory.

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Who was the original leader of the Nation of Domination in the WWE?
Ahmed Johnson
Crush
Faarooq
D'Lo Brown
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The Nation of Domination was based on the Black Panther Party. However, some of the members were not black.

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Which wrestler competed against Shawn Michaels in the first-ever ladder match in the WWE?
Bret Hart
HHH
The Rock
Razor Ramon
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Wrong Answer

Bret Hart was one of the most technically sound wrestlers to ever go through the business. He was trained from an early age by his father Stu Hart, a legendary wrestling trainer.

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Who defeated Mankind with the help of Mr. McMahon to win his first WWE Championship at Survivor Series 1998?
The Rock
Big Show
X-Pac
Kevin Nash
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

When the Rock turned heel, the entire wrestling world turned on its face. The People's Champion was no longer a hero for the people.

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Which wrestler left WWE with Scott Hall to join WCW?
Roddy Piper
HHH
Kevin Nash
Owen Hart
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Wrong Answer

A hole was left in the WWE when Scott Hall and Kevin Nash departed. It took a few years and a new era for the company to recover.

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Which wrestler ran down the ramp and around the ring before entering for his match?
Roddy Piper
The Ultimate Warrior
Jerry Lawler
X-Pac
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The Ultimate Warrior won his only WWE Championship in 1990. However, fans were not done with the Hogan era, and the Ultimate Warrior was never fully accepted as champion.

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In a storyline, who turned on the United States by supporting the Iraqi cause?
Owen Hart
Big Show
Christian
Sgt. Slaughter
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Sgt. Slaughter was defeated by the American hero Hulk Hogan at WrestleMania VII. The match was billed as "Superstars and Stripes Forever."

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Which wrestler was known for being rowdy?
Mankind
HHH
Razor Ramon
Roddy Piper
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Roddy Piper was an excellent wrestling heel throughout his career. He had some legendary '90s feuds with wrestlers like Rick Rude, Bret Hart, and Jerry Lawler.

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Which wrestler wore a sock around his hand?
X-Pac
Road Dogg
Mankind
Goldust
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Wrong Answer

Mankind was one of the creepiest yet most entertaining wrestlers to watch. When the Undertaker threw him off of the steel cage, the wrestling world thought he died, but the leather-faced wrestler climbed back onto the cage just to be thrown through it later.

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Known as "The Game," which wrestler married Stephanie McMahon?
HHH
Razor Ramon
Chris Jericho
Edge
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Wrong Answer

HHH was part of the Kliq which tried to push themselves to the top of the WWE for title shots and money. Other members of the group included Shawn Michaels, Kevin Nash and Scott Hall.

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Which wrestler's real name was Scott Hall?
X-Pac
Razor Ramon
Edge
Road Dogg
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Wrong Answer

Scott Hall suffered from drug problems throughout his career. Those problems have led to health issues as Hall has aged.

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Which wrestler died in the ring after falling from the rafters during a stunt in WWE?
Vader
Owen Hart
Diamond Dallas Page
Big Show
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Wrong Answer

Owen Hart was a beloved wrestler known for his comedic antics. After his death, pressure was placed on the WWE to make the sport safer for the performers.

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Which wrestler called himself "The King"?
X-Pac
Big Show
Jerry Lawler
Goldust
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Jerry Lawler had a successful career as a commentator for the WWE as well. His commentating skills often provided heat between opposing wrestlers.

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Once named the 1-2-3 Kid, who teamed up with Kane in 1999 to win the WWE Tag Team Championships?
Ken Shamrock
Edge
Jeff Hardy
X-Pac
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Wrong Answer

X-Pac's first match in the WWE was against Bret Hart as the 1-2-3- Kid. Hart won the match, but he put the 1-2-3 Kid over by allowing him to have his moments throughout the match.

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Which wrestler teamed up with his brother as they jumped off of anything they could climb on to hurt their opponents as well as themselves?
Matt Hardy
Christian
Edge
Billy Gun
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Wrong Answer

The Hardy Boyz dominated the tag team division as they helped make the division relevant. They were part of the first TLC match and won multiple Tag Team Championships throughout their careers.

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Other than Billy Gunn, who was part of the New Age Outlaws?
Road Dogg
Ken Shamrock
Goldust
Davey Boy Smith
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Wrong Answer

The New Age Outlaws made their debut in the WWE in 1997. The duo won their first Tag Team Championship on Raw is War after defeating the Legion of Doom that same year.

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Which future WWE star originally appeared in WCW as The Giant?
Chris Jericho
Vader
Big Show
Diamond Dallas Page
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The Giant was an immediate title contender in the WCW. He won both the WCW World Heavyweight Championship and the WCW Tag Team Championship during his time in the company.

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Which female wrestler won the WWE Intercontinental Championship in 1999?
Sable
Lita
Paige
Chyna
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Wrong Answer

Chyna was one of the first female stars to compete in the men's division. She won her first Intercontinental Championship from Jeff Jarrett and later feuded with Chris Jericho over the title.

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Which wrestler's first appearance in WWE was highlighted by a display saying "countdown to the new millennium"?
Ken Shamrock
Chris Jericho
Marty Jannetty
Christian
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Chris Jericho was the last person to hold the WCW World Heavyweight Championship, which he won when the title was united with the WWE World Heavyweight Championship in 2001. He accomplished this after defeating Stone Cold Steve Austin and the Rock in the same night.

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Which '90s wrestler wore a blonde wig and face paint?
Edge
Davey Boy Smith
Goldust
Vader
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Wrong Answer

Goldust was known for his sexually provocative nature in the ring. He would often try to seduce his opponents before attacking them when they were distracted.

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Which wrestler was also a popular UFC fighter?
Marty Jannetty
Christian
Diamond Dallas Page
Ken Shamrock
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Ken Shamrock was a main-event fighter in the UFC, headlining multiple events. An exceptional fighter, he was once called "The World's Most Dangerous Man" by ABC News.

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Once part of the Hart Foundation, which wrestler carried the nickname "The British Bulldog"?
Jim Neidhart
Davey Boy Smith
Rick Rude
Lex Luger
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Wrong Answer

Davey Boy Smith was part of a tag team known as the British Bulldogs. His tag team partner was Dynamite Kid, another exceptional British wrestler.

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Which wrestler formed a vampire cult with Christian?
Edge
Diamond Dallas Page
Jeff Jarrett
Lex Luger
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Edge and Christian won seven Tag Team Championships together. As a tag team, they are most known for their three-way matches with the Hardy Boyz and the Dudley Boyz.

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Which wrestler won the WCW World Heavyweight Championship in 1999 in a four-way match including Ric Flair, Sting and Hulk Hogan?
Lex Luger
Curt Hennig
Brian Pillman
Diamond Dallas Page
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Dallas Page started a program to help rehabilitate former wrestlers who are struggling later in life. He's helped wrestlers such as Jake the Snake Roberts and Scott Hall since starting the program.

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Who was the tag team partner of Shawn Michaels in the Rockers?
Jim Neidhart
Curt Hennig
Marty Jannetty
Rick Rude
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Marty Jannetty certainly had some talent in the ring. However, he was overshadowed by the success of Shawn Michaels, who is regarded as one of the greatest wrestlers to ever lace up his boots.

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Athletic for his size, what was the ring name of Leon White?
Bam Bam Bigelow
Vader
Jim Duggan
Jim Neidhart
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Wrong Answer

Vader was a spectacle to watch because he could perform stunts that big men weren't supposed to be able to do. His athleticism made him a top contender in both WCW and WWE.

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Mshake3 at English Wikipedia Later versions were uploaded by KipSmithers at en.wikipedia. via Wiki Commons