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About This Quiz
"Can you smell what The Rock is cooking?" While Dwayne Johnson was always cooking up something in the wrestling ring, today we've cooked and we're serving up this quiz! Of all of the greatest WWE champions of all-time, how well do you know them?
While many people might today know it as the WWE, this wrestling world didn't begin as that. Founded in 1952 by Jess McMahon and Toots Mondt, the WWE began as Capitol Wrestling Corporation Ltd. This company would soon be acquired by Jess McMahon's son, Vince McMahon, the current chairman and CEO of the WWE. Once acquired by Titan Sports, Inc., it would soon transform to the WWF (World Wrestling Federation) and add on WCW (World Championship Wrestling) and ECW (Extreme Championship Wrestling). Throughout this time, their wrestling world continued to grow until their name change in 2002. That's when the World Wrestling Federation became World Wrestling Entertainment.Â
Throughout its long history, the WWE has seen many superstars and champions within its ring. One can't mention the greats without names like Hulk Hogan, Steve Austin, and Triple H. The Rock, Shawn Michaels, and The Undertaker were always crowd favorites. While these are just a few WWE champions, how many of them can you remember? Let's find out!
There have been hundreds of champions to pass through the WWE ring over the last few decades. How many of them can you remember? Will you knock this quiz into submission or will you be forced to tap out?
When it comes to this WWE champion, you might not be able to see him.
Farooq
John Cena
John Cena joined the WWE in 2001 before debuting in 2002. One of the most popular WWE wrestlers, he is known for his catchphrase, "You can't see me." His finishing move is called the "Attitude Adjustment."
Triple H
Stan Stasiask
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Also called "Diesel," this wrestler was known for his Jackknife Powerbomb.
Kevin Nash
Kevin Nash got his start in the WCW before moving on to the WWE. Also going by the name Diesel, he was a member of the nWo, or New World Order, with Scott Hall and Hulk Hogan. He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2015.
Steve Austin
Diesel
Booker T
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Often called "The American Dream," this wrestler was the son of a plumber.
Kevin Nash
Andre the Giant
Greg Valentine
Dusty Rhodes
Dusty Rhodes joined the WCW in the mid-80s and was billed as the son of a plumber. His finishing move was called the "Dusty Finish." He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2007.
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This "Stone Cold" wrestler wasn't afraid to "Stone Cold Stunner" anyone. He even did it to the current U.S. president in 2007.
Cowboy Bob Orton
The Rock
Steve Austin
"Stone Cold" Steve Austin joined the WCW in 1991 and his career grew from there. He was known for his rebellious attitude and his popular finishing move, the "Stone Cold Stunner." He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2009.
Barry Darsow
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Commonly paired with his WWE "brother," Christian, this wrestler often put his opponents through an "execution."
Jimmy Snuka
Ed Lewis
Rocky Johnson
Edge
Edge joined the WWF in 1998. For his storyline, he was paired with the wrestler, Christian. The duo was billed as two brothers. His finishing move was known as "Edgecution." He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2012.
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Going by his last name, this wrestler took his talents from the NFL to the WCW with his finishing move, the "Jackhammer."
William Regal
Goldberg
In 1997, Goldberg joined the WCW with immediate success. He was known for his finishing move, the Jackhammer. In 2018, Goldberg was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame.
Christian
Bobo Brazil
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Commonly referred to as "The Hitman," this champion was known for his signature move, the Sharpshooter.
Bret Hart
Bret "The Hitman" Hart joined the WWF in 1984. He was known for the duo, The Hart Foundation, as well as his success on his own. His signature move was the Sharpshooter and he was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2006.
Dynamite Kid
Jeff Hardy
JBL
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Part of Team XTreme, this female wrestler was known for her headscissors takedown.
Lita
Lita first joined ECW in 1999 before moving over to the WWF. She was paired with the Hardy Boyz and their trio was called Team XTreme. Lita's storyline also put her in a relationship with Jeff Hardy. She was known for her moonsault and headscissors takedown.
Chyna
Trish Stratus
Stacy Kiebler
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This three-named wrestler is known for his 5-Star Frog Splash.
Kurt Angle
Paul Ordforff
Rey Mysterio
Rob Van Dam
Rob Van Dam first got his WWE start in the WCW in 1992 before moving on to ECW in 1996. While in the ring, he first started out as Robbie V before changing his name. He was known for his finishing move, the 5-Star Frog Splash.
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Known for his white eyes, this "chokeslam" wrestler was billed as the half-brother of The Undertaker.
Sgt. Slaughter
Kane
Kane first joined the WWF in 1995 alongside Jerry Lawler. Soon after, he was transformed into the character Kane, who was billed as The Undertaker's half-brother. While they were eventually at odds, they were billed as the Brothers of Destruction.
Big Boss Man
Chief Jay Strongbow
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Possibly one of the most famous WWE champions, this flashy wrestler might call you his "brother."
Rob Van Dam
Hulk Hogan
Hulk Hogan might be one of the most famous wrestlers to come through the WWE. He began his WCW career in the 1980s. He is known for many signature moves, one of them being his "Leg Drop." We was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2005.
Bret Hart
George Steele
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This "Harlem Heat" member was known as Kole before becoming famous for his scissor kick.
Jim Duggan
Booker T
Booker T began his WCW career in 1993 as a duo of Harlem Heat. He was known for his signature move, the scissor kick. Booker T was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2013.
Edge
Ricky Steamboat
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This current WWE superstar is well-known as a duo with his brother, Matt, and is often seen with his signature move, the Swanton Bomb.
Jeff Hardy
Jeff Hardy joined the WWE in 1994. In 1998, he formed the Hardy Boyz with his real-life brother, Matt Hardy. The two would go on to form Team XTreme with fellow female wrestler, Lita. Jeff Hardy is an active wrestler in the WWE as of 2018.
Ivan Koloff
Kane
Rick Martel
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As the character Hunter Hearst Helmsley, you wouldn't want to be "Pedigreed" by this popular wrestler.
Larry Zybszko
Johnny Valentine
Triple H
Triple H is probably one of the most popular wrestlers in the WWE. He has been a part of D-Generation X alongside Shawn Michaels and Chyna. In his WWE storyline, he married Vince McMahon's daughter, Stephanie, who became his real wife in 2003. The wrestler is known for his entrance and his finishing move, the pedigree.
Fabulous Moolah
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Watch your ankles! This wrestler isn't afraid to put you into an Ankle Lock.
Junkyard Dog
Stan Hansen
Shawn Michaels
Kurt Angle
Kurt Angle began his career in the WWF in 1998. He originally got his start in wrestling as an NCAA champion. Known for his move, the Ankle Lock, Kurt Angle has also been inducted into both the TNA Hall of Fame and the WWE Hall of Fame.
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You wouldn't want to get into a Casket Match with this wrestler. He'll probably put you in a "Tombstone."
The Undertaker
The Undertaker joined the WCW in 1989 before moving to the WWF in 1990. First known as "Mean" Mark Callous, he soon became known as The Undertaker. In his storyline, he is the half-brother of Kane, the duo often referred to as the Brothers of Destruction.
Jesse Ventura
Jake "The Snake" Roberts
Billy Gunn
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This masked wrestler is known for his spinning 619 around the post.
Batista
Rey Mysterio
Rey Mysterio began his ECW career in 1995 before moving on to the WCW and then the WWE. He is known for his signature move, 619, which is a spin he performs around the post.
Vader
Big Show
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Ohhhhhh yeahhhhh! This "Macho Man" was known for his Flying Elbow Drop.
Big John Studd
Kerry Von Erich
Yokozuna
Randy Savage
Randy Savage began his WWF career in 1985. He was known for his signature move, the Flying Elbow Drop. He passed away in 2011 and was posthumously inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2015.
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At 7 feet tall, this "Showstopper" wrestler used to go by the name, "The Giant."
King Kong Bundy
Big Show
Big Show joined WCW in 1995 as The Giant. He would go on to join the WWF in 1999 as "Big Nasty" before changing his name to "Big Show." He is known for a chokeslam which he nicknamed, "The Showstopper."
Davey Boy Smith
Gorilla Monsoon
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This "Nature Boy" loves his robes and is known for his figure four leg lock.
Matt Hardy
Chris Benoit
Ric Flair
Ric Flair joined the WCW in 1986. One of the most classic wrestlers, he is known for his finishing move, the figure four leg drop. He is the only person who has been inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame twice. First in 2008 by himself and again in 2012 as a member of the Four Horsemen.
Owen Hart
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Often dressed as a sumo wrestler, this WWE champion is known for the "Stink Face."
Mr. Perfect
Rikishi
Rikishi joined the WWF as part of the duo, Headshrinkers. He soon left his character of Fatu behind before transforming into Rikishi in 1999. He was known for his signature move, the "Stink Face." Rikishi was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2015.
Ravishing Rick Rude
Razor Ramon
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Also known as "Mankind" and "Cactus Jack," this wrestler is known for wearing a sock on his hand.
Killer Kowalski
Goldberg
Freddie Blassie
Mick Foley
Mick Foley joined the WCW in 1991 as "Cactus Jack." He would later transform his character to his real life name, "Mick" Foley. He was known for carrying a dirty sock while he wrestled, using it in his signature move, the Socko Claw. He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2013.
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This wrestler is the current WWE Universal Champion as of March 2018.
Brock Lesnar
Brock Lesnar debuted in the WWF in 2000. In 2004, he left the WWE before returning again in 2012 where he now holds the WWE Universal Championship belt. He is known for his signature move, the F-5.
Kane
Mick Foley
Nikolai Volkoff
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This "Chick Magnet" is known for making his opponents GTS (Go to Sleep).
Spiros Arion
Chris Jericho
CM Punk
CM Punk joined the WWE in 2005. He is recognized for being the WWE champion for over a year, one of the longest reigns the franchise has ever seen.
Scott Steiner
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You might get a TKO in boxing, but you'd get an RKO from this wrester.
Ken Patea
Randy Orton
Randy Orton comes from a line of professional wrestlers. He joined the WWE in 2002 where he soon joined Triple H, Ric Flair, and Batista in the group, Evolution. He is known for his finishing move, RKO.
Ernie Ladd
Michael Hayes
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A member of Evolution, you wouldn't want to be put in a "Bomb" by this wrestler.
Ted DiBiase
Eddie Guerrero
Superstar Billy Graham
Batista
Dave "Batista" joined the WCW in 1997 before moving onto the WWE in 2002. He would go on to join Evolution with Triple H, Randy Orton, and Ric Flair. His signature finishing move was the "Batista Bomb."
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Often called the Ninth Wonder of the World, this female wrestler was part of D-Generation X.
Lita
Trish Stratus
Chyna
Chyna joined the WWF in 1997 as a member of D-Generation X, a duo of Shawn Michaels and Triple H. She was often billed at the Ninth Wonder of the World. She died in 2016.
Torrie
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Known for his entrance song "We lie, we cheat, we steal," this wrestler was known for his signature move, the Three Amigos.
Hulk Hogan
Bubba Ray Dudley
Eddie Guerrero
Eddie Guerrero joined the ECW in 1995 before moving on to the WCW in the same year. He was known for this signature finisher, the Three Amigos, where he would perform three suplexes on his opponents. He died in 2005 and was posthumously inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2006.
Goldust
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While everyone was getting ready for Y2K, this wrestler was plugging himself as Y2J.
Iron Sheik
Sycho Sid
Lex Luger
Chris Jericho
Chris Jericho joined the WCW before moving on to the WWF in 1999. He is known for his signature move, the Walls of Jericho.
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A play on her name, this female wrestler was always ready to deliver some "Stratusfaction."
Lita
Stacy Kiebler
Trish Stratus
Trish Stratus joined the WWF in 2000. She was known for her signature move, the Stratusfaction. In 2013, she was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame, becoming the youngest person ever to do so.
Chyna
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Often called the "Eighth Wonder of the World," this wrestler was the first to be inducted into the Hall of Fame.
Andre the Giant
Andre the Giant joined the WWF in 1982. Known for his massive height and build, he was often billed as the Eighth Wonder of the World. Andre died in 1993 and was posthumously inducted into the Hall of Fame, the first wrestler to do so.
Brock Lesnar
The Undertaker
Honky Tonk Man
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"The Heartbreak Kid," could put anyone to sleep with his "Sweet Chin Music."
Pat Patterson
Shawn Michaels
Shawn Michaels joined the WWF in 1988 and would later join forces with Triple H and Chyna for D-Generation X. He was known for his signature move, Sweet Chin Music. He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2011.
Tito Santana
Adrian Adonis
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With a face full of white paint, this wrestler might put you in a Scorpion Deadlock.
Sting
Sting joined the WCW in 1991 before moving on to TNA in 2003. He was known for his signature, the Scorpion Deadlock. He has been inducted into both the TNA Hall of Fame and the WWE Hall of Fame.
Bob Backlund
Bruno Sammartino
Dean Malenko
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This WWE wrestler and manager was known for carrying around an urn.
Professor Toru Tanaka
Paul Bearer
Paul Bearer joined the WWF in 1990 as a manager and sometimes wrestler. He is well known for being the Undertaker's manager. He died in 2013 and was posthumously inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2014.
Pedro Morales
Dusty Rhodes
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If you can't smell what this wrestler is cooking, he might use the People's Elbow on you.
The Rock
One of the most popular wrestlers to come out of the WWE, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson joined in 1996. He is known for very many catchphrases, his most popular, "Do you smell what The Rock is cookin'?" He is known for his signature move, the People's Elbow.
Randy Savage
The Sheik
Don Muraco
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