33 wrestling quiz questions with answers, covering finishing moves, catchphrases, title reigns and the promotions behind them. Reveal each answer as you go.
Every question gives you three options and keeps the correct one behind a button, so a group can play it fairly. The answer key under the scoring table repeats all 33 wrestling trivia questions and answers in order if you would rather read them in one go. It also makes a workable set of wrestling quiz questions to read out loud, and the earlier questions about wrestling are gentle enough for beginners before the wrestling trivia turns to the deeper history.
1. Who is often referred to as the “Founding Father” of modern wrestling?
- A) George Hackenschmidt
- B) Frank Gotch
- C) Abraham Lincoln
2. What is the term used for a wrestler who plays the role of the “bad guy”?
- A) Babyface
- B) Heel
- C) Villain
3. Which annual WWE event is billed as The Showcase of the Immortals?
- A) SummerSlam
- B) WrestleMania
- C) Royal Rumble
4. What is the name of The Undertaker’s signature move?
- A) The Chokeslam
- B) The Tombstone Piledriver
- C) The Last Ride
5. Who is the youngest WWE Champion in history?
- A) Brock Lesnar
- B) Randy Orton
- C) The Rock
6. Which wrestler was known as the “Eighth Wonder of the World”?
- A) Big Show
- B) Andre the Giant
- C) Yokozuna
7. Which wrestler entered to the theme song Real American?
- A) Randy Savage
- B) Ultimate Warrior
- C) Hulk Hogan
8. Which female wrestler is known as “The Queen”?
- A) Charlotte Flair
- B) Sasha Banks
- C) Becky Lynch
9. Who was the first wrestler to win the Royal Rumble match twice in a row?
- A) Shawn Michaels
- B) Hulk Hogan
- C) Stone Cold Steve Austin
10. What was the original name for WWE’s Monday Night television show?
- A) WWF Monday Night Raw
- B) WWF Monday Night Attitude
- C) WWF Monday Night Mayhem
11. The wrestling move “Sharpshooter” is associated with which wrestler?
- A) Bret “The Hitman” Hart
- B) Shawn Michaels
- C) Triple H
12. Who was the first wrestler to win the WWE Money in the Bank Ladder Match?
- A) Edge
- B) CM Punk
- C) Rob Van Dam
13. Which wrestler used the catchphrase “Do you smell what The Rock is cooking?”
- A) The Rock
- B) Stone Cold Steve Austin
- C) John Cena
14. What famous wrestling family is Rey Mysterio a member of?
- A) The Guerrero Family
- B) The Anoa’i Family
- C) The Mysterio Family
15. Which female wrestler was the first ever WWE Divas Champion?
- A) Michelle McCool
- B) Mickie James
- C) Beth Phoenix
16. What is the nickname for the wrestling move, the “Crippler Crossface”?
- A) The Pedigree
- B) The Walls of Jericho
- C) The LeBell Lock
17. In which year was the first WrestleMania held?
- A) 1985
- B) 1987
- C) 1990
18. Which wrestler had the longest combined reign as WWE Champion?
- A) Bruno Sammartino
- B) Hulk Hogan
- C) Bob Backlund
19. Who were the original members of the wrestling stable D-Generation X?
- A) Triple H, Shawn Michaels, Road Dogg
- B) Shawn Michaels, Triple H, Chyna, and Rick Rude
- C) Triple H, Shawn Michaels, Chyna, and X-Pac
20. Which tag team holds the record for the most reigns as WWE Tag Team Champions?
- A) The Dudley Boyz
- B) The Hardy Boyz
- C) The New Day
21. Who was the first woman inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame?
- A) Trish Stratus
- B) Lita
- C) The Fabulous Moolah
22. Which wrestler was known for having a pet snake named Damien?
- A) Jake “The Snake” Roberts
- B) Randy “Macho Man” Savage
- C) “Stone Cold” Steve Austin
23. Who broke The Undertaker’s undefeated streak at WrestleMania?
- A) Shawn Michaels
- B) Triple H
- C) Brock Lesnar
24. Which wrestler was first managed by the late “Classy” Freddie Blassie?
- A) Hulk Hogan
- B) The Iron Sheik
- C) Rowdy Roddy Piper
25. Which wrestling promotion was formed by Ted Turner as a rival to WWE?
- A) WCW (World Championship Wrestling)
- B) TNA (Total Nonstop Action Wrestling)
- C) ECW (Extreme Championship Wrestling)
26. What is the name of John Cena’s finishing move?
- A) Attitude Adjustment
- B) Five-Knuckle Shuffle
- C) STF (Stepover Toehold Facelock)
27. Who was the first African-born WWE Champion?
- A) Booker T
- B) The Rock
- C) Kofi Kingston
28. What was the name of the tag team formed by Shawn Michaels and Marty Jannetty?
- A) The Rockers
- B) The Mega Powers
- C) The Hart Foundation
29. Which wrestling legend was known as “Mr. Perfect”?
- A) Curt Hennig
- B) Rick Rude
- C) Ricky Steamboat
30. Who was the first-ever WWE Universal Champion?
- A) Seth Rollins
- B) Kevin Owens
- C) Finn Bálor
31. On which WWE television show did CM Punk deliver his Pipe Bomb promo in 2011?
- A) SmackDown
- B) Raw
- C) NXT
32. Which famous faction was formed by Hulk Hogan, Kevin Nash, and Scott Hall in WCW?
- A) The Four Horsemen
- B) nWo (New World Order)
- C) The Outsiders
33. Who is often referred to as the “Ninth Wonder of the World”?
- A) Chyna
- B) Nicole Bass
- C) Luna Vachon
Results
| # of Correct Answers | Percentage Range | Label | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0- | 0-49% | Mat NoviceArmchair Athlete | You've got some learning to do, but don't worry, there's always the next game! |
| - | 50-64% | Grapple GreenhornRookie Runner | Not bad! Keep practicing, and you'll be a sports trivia champ in no time. |
| - | 65-79% | Pin ProfessionalMidfield Maestro | Impressive! You're getting closer to the top, keep up the good work. |
| - | 80-94% | Hold HeroAll-Star Striker | Wow, you really know your sports trivia! You're a force to be reckoned with. |
| -33 | 95-100% | Wrestling ChampionLegendary Champion | Unbelievable! You're a true sports trivia master. Your knowledge knows no bounds! |
Wrestling Quiz Answers: The Full Answer Key
Every question in this wrestling quiz with its correct answer, in the order the questions appear above. Check your score against the table, or use the list as a set of wrestling trivia questions and answers for a quiz night of your own.
| # | Question | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Who is often referred to as the "Founding Father" of modern wrestling? | A) George Hackenschmidt |
| 2 | What is the term used for a wrestler who plays the role of the "bad guy"? | B) Heel |
| 3 | Which annual WWE event is billed as The Showcase of the Immortals? | B) WrestleMania |
| 4 | What is the name of The Undertaker's signature move? | B) The Tombstone Piledriver |
| 5 | Who is the youngest WWE Champion in history? | A) Brock Lesnar |
| 6 | Which wrestler was known as the "Eighth Wonder of the World"? | B) Andre the Giant |
| 7 | Which wrestler entered to the theme song Real American? | C) Hulk Hogan |
| 8 | Which female wrestler is known as "The Queen"? | A) Charlotte Flair |
| 9 | Who was the first wrestler to win the Royal Rumble match twice in a row? | B) Hulk Hogan |
| 10 | What was the original name for WWE's Monday Night television show? | A) WWF Monday Night Raw |
| 11 | The wrestling move "Sharpshooter" is associated with which wrestler? | A) Bret "The Hitman" Hart |
| 12 | Who was the first wrestler to win the WWE Money in the Bank Ladder Match? | A) Edge |
| 13 | Which wrestler used the catchphrase "Do you smell what The Rock is cooking?" | A) The Rock |
| 14 | What famous wrestling family is Rey Mysterio a member of? | C) The Mysterio Family |
| 15 | Which female wrestler was the first ever WWE Divas Champion? | A) Michelle McCool |
| 16 | What is the nickname for the wrestling move, the "Crippler Crossface"? | C) The LeBell Lock |
| 17 | In which year was the first WrestleMania held? | A) 1985 |
| 18 | Which wrestler had the longest combined reign as WWE Champion? | A) Bruno Sammartino |
| 19 | Who were the original members of the wrestling stable D-Generation X? | B) Shawn Michaels, Triple H, Chyna, and Rick Rude |
| 20 | Which tag team holds the record for the most reigns as WWE Tag Team Champions? | C) The New Day |
| 21 | Who was the first woman inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame? | C) The Fabulous Moolah |
| 22 | Which wrestler was known for having a pet snake named Damien? | A) Jake "The Snake" Roberts |
| 23 | Who broke The Undertaker's undefeated streak at WrestleMania? | C) Brock Lesnar |
| 24 | Which wrestler was first managed by the late "Classy" Freddie Blassie? | A) Hulk Hogan |
| 25 | Which wrestling promotion was formed by Ted Turner as a rival to WWE? | A) WCW (World Championship Wrestling) |
| 26 | What is the name of John Cena's finishing move? | A) Attitude Adjustment |
| 27 | Who was the first African-born WWE Champion? | C) Kofi Kingston |
| 28 | What was the name of the tag team formed by Shawn Michaels and Marty Jannetty? | A) The Rockers |
| 29 | Which wrestling legend was known as "Mr. Perfect"? | A) Curt Hennig |
| 30 | Who was the first-ever WWE Universal Champion? | C) Finn Bálor |
| 31 | On which WWE television show did CM Punk deliver his Pipe Bomb promo in 2011? | B) Raw |
| 32 | Which famous faction was formed by Hulk Hogan, Kevin Nash, and Scott Hall in WCW? | B) nWo (New World Order) |
| 33 | Who is often referred to as the "Ninth Wonder of the World"? | A) Chyna |
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FAQ
How many questions are in this wrestling quiz?
There are 33. Each one has three options, with the correct answer hidden behind the reveal button underneath.
Where are the wrestling trivia questions and answers listed together?
In the answer key below the scoring table. It repeats all 33 questions in order with the correct answer next to each, so you can check a full round at once.
Is this a wrestling quiz for beginners?
The first third is. Catchphrases, finishing moves and the biggest names are covered early. Stables, title records and promotion history come later and reward long-time viewers.
Can I use these wrestling quiz questions for a group?
Yes. Read the question and the three options out loud, have everyone write down a letter, then go through the answer key and count the correct ones.
Does this quiz cover pro wrestling or amateur wrestling?
Professional wrestling. The questions deal with WWE, WCW and ECW, their championships, moves and personalities, not with Olympic freestyle or Greco-Roman competition.
What is a good score on this wrestling quiz?
Half or better is a fair result. The scoring table converts your total into a rank, from Mat Novice at the bottom up to Wrestling Champion at the top.
What are good questions to ask about wrestling?
Questions with one documented answer work best: what a heel is, who broke the Undertaker’s WrestleMania streak, which promotion Ted Turner owned. All three appear above.
Who ended The Undertaker’s WrestleMania winning streak?
Brock Lesnar, at WrestleMania XXX in 2014, after The Undertaker had won 21 straight matches at the event.
Who was the first woman inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame?
The Fabulous Moolah, inducted in 1995. She held the women’s championship for much of the 1960s and 1970s.
