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Quiz #28: MEDIA APPEARANCES

In light of Vince McMahon making a total and complete ass of himself on HBO, we now take a look at other famous wrestling media appearances from the past.  After reading these questions, suddenly Vince seems normal.  This is a TOUGH quiz that will separate the intelligent fans from the marks.  Enjoy!


 

1. Wrestling's most famous media appearance was "Dr. D" David Shults on ABC's "20/20."  Asked if wrestling was fake, David slapped the reporter, rendering him partially deaf.  I loved it!!  The reporter is damn famous, too.  Who was he?


2.  Lots of media appearances occurred in 1992, during all the WWF scandals.  Let's examine the Donahue show.  Which of these personalities was NOT on that show? 

A. Vince McMahon

B. Bruno Sammartino

C. Superstar Billy Graham

D. Dave Meltzer

E. Wade Keller

F. Barry Orton

G. John Arezzi

H. Murray Hodgson

I. Tom Hankins


3.  Geraldo Rivera also did a story on the WWF scandals.  What was the name of the TV show Geraldo did this piece for?


4.  "A Current Affair" once did a piece on WCW, featuring Missy Hyatt.  What was Missy's problem with WCW at that time, which is what this piece was all about?


5.  Who can ever forget the 1997 Golden Globe awards, when Howard Stern made out with Heather Locklear on stage in a hilarious moment.  What WCW wrestler made an appearance at that awards show?


6.  "Family Feud" has been a TV favorite for decades.  Lots of wrestlers have done that show, especially from WCW.  The Family Feud has gone through several hosts.  Who was the one host on all the episodes in which wrestlers appeared?  (Hint: your choices are Richard Dawson, Ray Combs, and Louie Anderson)


7.  Lots of wrestlers have appeared on the Howard Stern show, the first of which was Cactus Jack.  Which wrestling personality has NOT ever appeared on Stern's radio show? 

A. Hulk Hogan

B. Vince McMahon

C. Stephanie McMahon

D. Randy Savage

E. Jerry Lawler

F. Booker T

G. Goldust

H. Big Show

I. Steve Austin

J. Bret Hart

K. Rick Rude

L. Kurt Angle

M. Roddy Piper

N. Stacy Keibler & Torrie Wilson

O. Chuck Palumbo

P. Billy Gunn

Q. The Rock


8.  "Saturday Night Live" repeatedly got its ass kicked in the ratings whenever it was pre-empted by "Saturday Night's Main Event."  The Rock even once hosted SNL, and did a fine job.  But he wasn't the first to do so.  Who was?


9.  The height of Eric Bischoff's career was when he took over Jay Leno's "Tonight Show" in 1998, and sat in his chair, with his legs up on the table.  Never thought I'd see WCW go so mainstream.  What babyface made the save for Leno that night?


10. Finally, let's talk Al Bundy.  "Married... with Children" was a riot, as everyone knows.  What wrestler made an appearance on that show in 1986, at the height of his career?

 


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