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143 free wrestling trivia questions with answers. Think you're a wrestling expert? Our comprehensive wrestling trivia quiz puts your knowledge of the sport to the test. From legendary wrestlers and iconic moves to memorable matches and championship moments, discover how well you really know the world of wrestling.
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Q 01How is a wrestler eliminated from a Royal Rumble match?
Over the top rope, feet on floor
A wrestler is eliminated only by going over the top rope with both feet touching the floor; leaving under or between the ropes does not count, a loophole many entrants have used to hide outside.
Q 02In what year did Dwayne Johnson debut in the WWF as Rocky Maivia at Survivor Series?
1996
Dwayne Johnson, later known as The Rock, debuted in the WWF as Rocky Maivia at Survivor Series in November 1996.
Q 03Who was the first ever Undisputed WWF Champion, unifying the WWF and WCW World Championships?
Chris Jericho
Chris Jericho became the first Undisputed WWF Champion at Vengeance in December 2001, defeating The Rock and Stone Cold Steve Austin on the same night.
Q 04In what year was Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide, a major Mexican wrestling promotion, founded by Antonio Peña?
1992
Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide, commonly known as AAA, was founded in Mexico City in 1992 by Antonio Peña after he left CMLL.
Q 05Who was the first winner of the women's Royal Rumble match, which debuted in 2018?
Asuka
Asuka made history by becoming the inaugural winner of the women's Royal Rumble match in 2018.
Q 06What was the initial ring name used by Steve Austin when he debuted in the WWF in early 1996?
The Ringmaster
When Steve Austin first joined the WWF in late 1995/early 1996, he debuted under the moniker 'The Ringmaster' and was managed by Ted DiBiase.
Q 07In what iconic arena was the first-ever WrestleMania event held?
Madison Square Garden
WrestleMania I took place on March 31, 1985, at Madison Square Garden in New York City, setting the stage for WWE's biggest annual event.
Q 08What catchphrase does "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair famously shout?
"Woo!"
Ric Flair's signature "Woo!" was borrowed from Jerry Lee Lewis's "Great Balls of Fire"; crowds yell it whenever any wrestler lands a knife-edge chop.
Q 09Who broke The Honky Tonk Man's record for longest WWE Intercontinental reign in 2023?
Gunther
Gunther passed The Honky Tonk Man's 454-day Intercontinental mark in September 2023; his 666-day reign ran from June 2022 until he lost to Sami Zayn at WrestleMania XL in April 2024.
Q 10New Japan's Wrestle Kingdom, its answer to WrestleMania, is held every January in which venue?
Tokyo Dome
Wrestle Kingdom is held at the Tokyo Dome, where NJPW has run its January 4 show every year since 1992, the biggest annual wrestling event outside the United States.
Q 11How many wrestlers took part in the first-ever televised Royal Rumble match in 1988?
20
The 1988 original was a 20-man affair; the field grew to 30 the next year and ballooned to 40 for a single year in 2011.
Q 12Which Attitude Era tag team was known for 'five-second poses for the benefit of those with flash photography'?
Edge & Christian
Edge & Christian struck their 'five-second pose' as a running gag in 2000–01 while winning the WWF Tag Team Championship seven times together.
Q 13WCW billed Goldberg's 1997–98 undefeated streak at how many consecutive wins?
173
173 was the billed figure; the real count was well short, and the streak ended at Starrcade 1998 when Kevin Nash won with help from a taser.
Q 21Which wrestler holds the record for the most WWE Championship reigns?
John Cena
Cena's 14 reigns came between 2005 and 2025; his 17 total world titles across WWE's championships are also a company record.
Q 22WWE officially recognizes Ric Flair as a world champion how many times?
16
Depending on which reigns you count, the true number is anywhere from 16 to 25; John Cena passed the official mark in 2025 with a 17th world title.
Q 23When the nWo split in 1998, the Wolfpac splinter group wore which colors?
Red and black
The Wolfpac was the first nWo incarnation to wrestle as fan favorites, and its red-and-black merchandise became WCW's hottest seller.
Q 14At which WWE pay-per-view event did the faction known as The Shield make their debut?
Survivor Series
The Shield, consisting of Seth Rollins, Dean Ambrose, and Roman Reigns, debuted at Survivor Series on November 18, 2012, interfering in the main event.
Q 15The first-ever Hell in a Cell match pitted The Undertaker against which legendary opponent?
Shawn Michaels
The inaugural Hell in a Cell match, known for its extreme violence, pitted The Undertaker against Shawn Michaels at Badd Blood: In Your House in October 1997.
Q 16Which wrestler is widely credited with inventing the Superkick maneuver?
"Gentleman" Chris Adams
Adams, an English judoka, adapted the kick from his martial-arts background and later trained a young Steve Austin in Texas.
Q 17What wrestling term refers to a one-sided bout where a star quickly crushes a lesser opponent?
Squash Match
Squashes are used to get a wrestler or a new gimmick over; the losers are called jobbers or enhancement talent.
Q 18Which August round-robin tournament sends its winner to challenge for New Japan's top title at Wrestle Kingdom?
G1 Climax
It is a brutal month of round-robin matches; the winner traditionally carries a briefcase contract into January.
Q 19In what year did the WWE Network officially launch in the United States?
2014
The WWE Network, a subscription video-on-demand streaming service, launched in the United States on February 24, 2014, providing access to a vast library of WWE content and live pay-per-views.
Q 20Which wrestler is known by the nickname "The Game"?
Triple H
By January 2000 he had declared himself not merely the best in the game but the game itself.
Q 24Which legendary wrestler has the most cumulative eliminations in Royal Rumble history?
Kane
Kane holds the record for the most cumulative eliminations in Royal Rumble history with 46.
Q 25Who was the first-ever winner of the annual Royal Rumble match?
Hacksaw Jim Duggan
The first Royal Rumble match was held in 1988, and the winner was 'Hacksaw' Jim Duggan.
Q 26Which wrestler is known for winning the Royal Rumble match a record three times?
Stone Cold Steve Austin
Stone Cold Steve Austin holds the record for most Royal Rumble victories, winning the event three times (1997, 1998, 2001).
Q 27What is the term for a villainous character in professional wrestling?
Heel
A 'heel' is the villain of a wrestling storyline, booked to cheat and draw boos; Ric Flair's Four Horsemen were archetypal heels of the 1980s.
Q 28In Lucha Libre, what is the term for a villainous wrestler?
Rudo
In Lucha Libre, the Mexican style of professional wrestling, a villainous character is known as a 'rudo', which is equivalent to a 'heel' in American wrestling.
Q 29Which masked high-flyer finishes opponents with the 619, swinging through the ropes to kick a draped foe?
Rey Mysterio
Rey Mysterio named the 619 after the San Diego area code; born in Chula Vista, he brought the move from WCW to WWE when he debuted on SmackDown in 2002.
Q 30Which luchador, star of more than 50 films, was buried wearing his silver mask?
El Santo
El Santo, star of 52 films, unmasked only once, on television days before his death in February 1984, and was buried in his silver mask; his son wrestles as El Hijo del Santo.