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The '80s is considered the Golden Age of wrestling, particularly for the WWE. How much do you know about the wrestlers of this era? Take this quiz and find out!
Who was known for the Atomic Leg Drop?
Andre the Giant
Hulk Hogan
Hulk Hogan began his career in the WWE as an Irishman. One of his most famous feuds in the WWE was with Andre the Giant.
"Macho Man" Randy Savage
The Ultimate Warrior
Who popularized the Pile Driver?
Jim "The Anvil" Neidart
Hillbilly Jim
Andre the Giant
André René Roussimoff, better known as Andre the Giant, was also an actor. He played in "The Princess Bride" in 1987.
"Ravishing" Rick Rude
Which wrestler was known for the Gorilla Press Drop?
The Ultimate Warrior
The Ultimate Warrior was a bodybuilder before he became a wrestler. He even won the National Physique Committee Georgia title in 1984.
Sting
Bret "The Hitman" Hart
Owen Hart
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Who performed the Camel Clutch?
"The Nature Boy" Rick Flair
Tito Santana
Jake "The Snake" Roberts
The Iron Sheik
The Iron Sheik was trained by Gholamreza Takhti before he joined the WWE. Takhti was an Iranian Olympic wrestling champion.
Who was known for their DDT?
Jake "The Snake" Roberts
Jake "The Snake" Roberts carried a python in a sack with him to the ring. He used it the psych out his opponents.
Nikolai Volkoff
Junkyard Dog
King Kong Bundy
Who performed the Atlantic City Avalanche?
Tito Santana
Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat
King Kong Bundy
Bundy often asked the referee to complete a five count instead of a three count. He wanted to prove how much better he was than his opponent.
"Ravishing" Rick Rude
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Whose signature move was the Back Breaker?
Junkyard Dogg
Big John Studd
Studd carried a stretcher to the ring with him. After beating his opponents to a bloody pulp, they would leave on the stretcher he brought in.
"Rowdy" Roddy Piper
Nikolai Volkoff
Who was known for the Superfly Splash?
Tito Santana
Bret "The Hitman" Hart
Bobby "The Brain" Heenan
Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka
Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka was known for his acrobatic style of wrestling. This often involved him climbing to the top rope and jumping onto his opponents.
Which wrestler was known for their Bear Hug?
Tito Santana
Nikolai Volkoff
Josip Nikolai Peruzović portrayed a Russian villain while performing in the WWE. However, he was actually from Yugoslavia.
"The Nature Boy" Rick Flair
"The Mouth of the South" Jimmy Hart
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Who performed the Rude Awakening?
"Ravishing" Rick Rude
"Ravishing" Rick Rude was one of the founders of D-Generation X. This was a stable of wrestlers who were famous for their feud with the Hart Foundation.
Bobby "The Brain" Heenan
Junkyard Dog
George "The Animal" Steele
Who was known for the Sharpshooter?
"Nature Boy" Rick Flair
“Mr. Wonderful†Paul Orndorff
Bret "The Hitman" Hart
Bret Hart teamed up with Jimmy Niedhart to form the Hart Foundation. Together, these two played villains throughout their early careers in the WWE.
Sgt. Slaughter
Who performed the Figure Four Leg Lock?
Greg "The Hammer" Valentine
Valentine was part of the first ever WrestleMania. In it, he defeated Junkyard Dog for the Intercontinental Championship.
Sgt. Slaughter
Kamala the Ugandan Giant
"Adorable" Adrian Adonis
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Whose move was the Apocalypse?
"Adorable" Adrian Adonis
Sgt. Slaughter
Jimmy Jack Funk
Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake
Brutus teamed up with Greg "The Hammer" Valentine to form the Dream Team. In 1985, they won the World Tag Team Championship.
Which wrestler was known for the Double Flying Headbutt?
Kamala the Ugandan Giant
Shawn Michaels
Shawn Michaels was one of the WWE's biggest stars. He was often referred to as the Main Event because of his ability to captivate audiences during big time shows.
"Adorable" Adrian Adonis
Jimmy Jack Funk
Who was known for the Swan Dive Headbutt?
Mr. Perfect
Jimmy Jack Funk
Dynamite Kid
After years of performing, the Dynamite Kid, Thomas Billington, was left paralyzed in his left leg. This is attributed to his signature move where he would climb to the top rope and jump off headfirst onto his opponent.
Kamala the Ugandan Giant
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Who performed the Bulldog?
Jimmy Jack Funk
Jimmy Jack Funk wore a Lone Ranger-themed costume during his ring appearances. This costume was often accompanied by a noose around his neck.
Mr. Perfect
"Adorable" Adrian Adonis
Kamala the Ugandan Giant
Which of these wrestlers was known for their Back Breaker?
Hercules
Hercules was known for his strength as a wrestler. Some people even compared it to that of a Greek god.
Kamala the Ugandan Giant
“Mr. Wonderful†Paul Orndorff
Bushwhackers
Who performed the Reverse Pile Driver?
Sgt. Slaughter
"Nature Boy" Rick Flair
"Adorable" Adrian Adonis
Don Muraco
Don Muraco was one of the greatest heels in WWE history. He was known for breaking the rules, which fans hated him even more for.
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Whose signature move was the Sleeper Hold?
“Mr. Wonderful†Paul Orndorff
"Adorable" Adrian Adonis
Adonis was known for his cross-dressing gimmick in the ring. He would wear pink tights and a massive amount of makeup.
Mr. Perfect
Kamala the Ugandan Giant
Who performed the Sharpshooter as their signature move?
Mr. Perfect
Bushwhackers
Owen Hart
As a gimmick, Owen Hart began lowering himself into the ring on a grapple line. However, in 1999, he accidentally released the line too soon and fell over 75 ft to his death.
The One Man Gang
Who was known for the 747 Splash?
Gorilla Monsoon
The One Man Gang
The One Man Gang was known for destroying low-level talent before facing off with major stars. He often found himself on the losing side when up against wrestlers on his level, though.
“Mr. Wonderful†Paul Orndorff
Honkey Tonk Man
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Which wrestler performed the Guitar Shot?
“Mr. Wonderful†Paul Orndorff
Gorilla Monsoon
"Jumpin" Jim Brunzell
Honky Tonk Man
The Honky Tonk Man was known for dressing up like Elvis Presley and carrying a guitar. During his stint in the WWE, he held the World Continental Title for 454 days, which is still a record.
Who was known for the Airplane Spin?
Gorilla Monsoon
Though Gorilla Monsoon started his career as a wrestler, he spent the later part as a commentator and manager. His most famous commentating partner was Jesse "The Body" Ventura.
Jesse "The Body" Ventura
"Jumpin" Jim Brunzell
Haku
Whose signature move was the Body Breaker?
Haku
Jesse "The Body" Ventura
Jesse had an amazing wrestling career, but his career outside the ring was just as successful. He was both a Navy SEAL and the governor of Minnesota at one point.
Tama
Mr. Perfect
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Who performed the Savate Kick?
Tama
Mr. Perfect
"Nature Boy" Rick Flair
Haku
Haku was a tough and intimidating wrestler. He was known as King Tonga before renaming himself Haku.
Who was known for the Diving Splash?
Tama
In the '80s, Tama teamed up with Haku to form the Islanders. During their stint together, they had rivalries with other tag team duos such as the British Bulldogs and the Strike Force.
"Jumpin" Jim Brunzell
B. Brian Blair
Sgt. Slaughter
Whose signature move was the Sleeper Hold?
Sgt. Slaughter
"Nature Boy" Rick Flair
B. Brian Blair
B. Brian Blair was most known for his partnership with "Jumpin" Jim Brunzell. They were known as the Killer Bees.
Kamala the Ugandan Giant
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Which wrestler performed the Drop Kick?
"Jumpin" Jim Brunzell
When Jim Brunzell teamed up with B. Brian Blair, they would wear identical masks to confuse their opponents. This tactic was known as the Masked Confusion.
"King" Harley Race
Kamala the Ugandan Giant
Big Bossman
Who performed the Bossman Slam?
"King" Harley Race
Kamala the Ugandan Giant
Big Boss Man
Big Boss Man wore a cop outfit into the ring. This is probably because he was once a corrections officer before becoming a wrestler.
“Mr. Wonderful†Paul Orndorff
Whose signature move was the Cobra Clutch?
“Mr. Wonderful†Paul Orndorff
Sgt. Slaughter
Robert Remus was a U.S. Marine before becoming a wrestler. He incorporated his military background into wrestling persona when he became Sgt. Slaughter.
Kamala the Ugandan Giant
"King" Harley Race
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Who was known for the Bridging Cradle Suplex?
Kamala the Ugandan Giant
"Nature Boy" Rick Flair
Bushwhackers
"King" Harley Race
Race won seven World Heavyweight Championships over the course of his career. That was a record eventually beaten by Rick Flair.
Who performed the Air Africa?
Kamala the Ugandan Giant
Kamala was known for wearing an African tribal mask to the ring. He also carried a spear and wore face paint. This made him an intimidating foe.
“Mr. Wonderful†Paul Orndorff
Mr. Perfect
"Nature Boy" Rick Flair
Whose signature move was the Perfect Plex?
"Nature Boy" Rick Flair
Bushwhackers
Mr. Perfect
Curt Hennig, Mr. Perfect, grew up in the wrestling world. In fact, his father, Larry "The Axe" Hennig, was a legend himself.
"Adorable" Adrian Adonis
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Who was known for their Spike Pile Driver?
Bushwhackers
“Mr. Wonderful†Paul Orndorff
Mr. Wonderful competed in the main event of the first WrestleMania ever. He teamed up with Roddy Piper to take on Hulk Hogan and Mr. T.
Bobby "The Brain" Heenan
"Nature Boy" Rick Flair
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