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Quiz on WWE

20 questions · August 12, 2026

Professional wrestling has captivated audiences for over a century, but few organizations have shaped the sport quite like World Wrestling Entertainment. From legendary figures who transcended the ring to become cultural icons, to storylines that blurred the line between athletics and spectacle, WWE has built a global empire on drama, athleticism, and larger-than-life personalities. Whether you're a longtime fan or simply curious about wrestling's biggest stage, test your knowledge of the matches, champions, and moments that defined the industry.

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Question 1

Easy

Which event is WWE's flagship annual show?

Source: Often dubbed the 'Super Bowl of wrestling', it has headlined every spring since 1985.

Question 2

Easy

Before Hollywood stardom, which actor wrestled as 'The Rock'?

Source: He became the highest-paid actor in the world after leaving the ring full-time.

Question 3

Easy

What do the letters WWE stand for?

Source: It became World Wrestling Entertainment in 2002, dropping the old 'Federation' branding.

Question 4

Easy

Who was WWE's biggest superstar of the 1980s?

Source: 'Hulkamania' turned pro wrestling into a national pop-culture phenomenon.

Question 5

Easy

What is WWE's annual 30-competitor over-the-top-rope match called?

Source: You're only eliminated when both feet hit the floor, so wrestlers cling to the ropes for ages.

Question 6

Easy

Which McMahon is WWE's longtime chairman and on-screen authority figure?

Source: He bought the company from his own father in 1982 and built it into a global empire.

Question 7

Easy

In wrestling jargon, what is a villain character called?

Source: The hero is a 'face' (short for babyface), making the bad guy the 'heel'.

Question 8

Easy

Which finishing move is John Cena best known for?

Source: It was originally called the FU before being renamed to the more family-friendly Attitude Adjustment.

Question 9

Easy

Which rebellious faction did Triple H and Shawn Michaels found?

Source: Its crude 'two words' catchphrase defined WWE's late-1990s Attitude Era.

Question 10

Easy

Which 'Four Horsewomen' star is the daughter of a 16-time world champion?

Source: She adopted her father's 'Nature Boy' strut and his trademark 'Wooo!' yell.

Question 11

Medium

Which rival promotion did WWE buy out in 2001?

Source: Its purchase ended the 'Monday Night Wars' ratings battle for good.

Question 12

Medium

Which match awards a briefcase guaranteeing a title shot at any time?

Source: Holders can ambush an exhausted champion, so the 'cash-in' is often a surprise.

Question 13

Medium

How many straight WrestleMania matches did The Undertaker win before losing?

Source: The unbeaten run became known simply as 'The Streak' and lasted over two decades.

Question 14

Medium

Who ended The Undertaker's WrestleMania winning streak in 2014?

Source: The shock loss left the live crowd in stunned, disbelieving silence.

Question 15

Medium

Which wrestler, nicknamed 'The Game', married into the McMahon family?

Source: He wed Stephanie McMahon and now helps run WWE's creative direction.

Question 16

Medium

Why did WWF rebrand to WWE in 2002?

Source: The World Wildlife Fund won a court fight over who owned the 'WWF' letters.

Question 17

Medium

Which match is famous for falls off a 20-foot roofed steel structure?

Source: A 1998 plunge through its roof became one of wrestling's most replayed moments.

Question 18

Hard

Whom did Hulk Hogan famously body-slam at WrestleMania III?

Source: Lifting the 500-pound giant in front of 90,000 fans is wrestling's defining image.

Question 19

Hard

Who was crowned the very first WWE Champion back in 1963?

Source: He held the inaugural belt only briefly before losing it to Bruno Sammartino.

Question 20

Hard

Which champion was infamously betrayed in the 1997 'Montreal Screwjob'?

Source: The referee rang the bell early without his consent, blurring the line between script and reality.

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