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Study Guide: The Career and Legacy of Road Warrior Hawk

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The Career and Legacy of Road Warrior Hawk Study Guide

Foundational Years and Training

The professional wrestler known as Road Warrior Hawk was originally named Michael Robert Hegstrand.

Answer: False

Explanation: The professional wrestler known as Road Warrior Hawk was born Michael James Hegstrand. The name Michael Robert Hegstrand is incorrect.

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Michael James Hegstrand was born in Los Angeles, California.

Answer: False

Explanation: Michael James Hegstrand was born in Saint Paul, Minnesota, not Los Angeles, California.

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Eddie Sharkey discovered Michael Hegstrand's wrestling potential while Hegstrand was working as a professional wrestler.

Answer: False

Explanation: Eddie Sharkey discovered Michael Hegstrand's wrestling potential while Hegstrand was working as a bouncer, not as a professional wrestler.

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Michael Hegstrand was known professionally by the ring name 'Animal'.

Answer: False

Explanation: Michael Hegstrand was professionally known by the ring name 'Road Warrior Hawk'. Joe Laurinaitis was known as 'Road Warrior Animal'.

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What was the birth name of the professional wrestler known as Road Warrior Hawk?

Answer: Michael James Hegstrand

Explanation: The birth name of the professional wrestler known as Road Warrior Hawk was Michael James Hegstrand.

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In which U.S. state was Michael James Hegstrand born?

Answer: Minnesota

Explanation: Michael James Hegstrand was born in Saint Paul, Minnesota.

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Who trained Michael Hegstrand and recognized his potential in professional wrestling?

Answer: Eddie Sharkey

Explanation: Eddie Sharkey trained Michael Hegstrand and recognized his potential in professional wrestling.

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The Road Warriors: Genesis and Impact

The Road Warriors' iconic look and name were inspired by the film *Blade Runner*.

Answer: False

Explanation: The iconic look and name of the Road Warriors were inspired by the film *Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior*, not *Blade Runner*.

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Road Warrior Hawk famously ended his interviews with the catchphrase, "It's time to play the game!"

Answer: False

Explanation: Road Warrior Hawk famously concluded his interviews with the catchphrase, "Oooooooooh, what a ruuuuuuuuuuuush!", not "It's time to play the game!"

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The Road Warriors' innovative style primarily involved high-flying maneuvers and technical submissions.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Road Warriors' innovative style primarily emphasized power moves and an intimidating presentation, rather than high-flying maneuvers or technical submissions.

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The stable formed by Paul Ellering in Georgia Championship Wrestling that included the Road Warriors was called 'The Freebirds'.

Answer: False

Explanation: The stable formed by Paul Ellering in Georgia Championship Wrestling that included the Road Warriors was called 'The Legion of Doom', not 'The Freebirds'.

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The Road Warriors helped popularize the Steel Cage match during their NWA run.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Road Warriors helped popularize matches like the WarGames match, Scaffold match, and Chicago Street Fight in the NWA, not primarily the Steel Cage match.

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The Road Warriors' tag team persona was influenced by the movie *Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior*.

Answer: True

Explanation: The persona of the Road Warriors was indeed heavily influenced by the post-apocalyptic themes and aesthetic of the movie *Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior*.

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Road Warrior Hawk's signature interview opening was 'Helloooooo!'

Answer: False

Explanation: Road Warrior Hawk's signature interview opening was typically a drawn-out 'Wellllllllllllll!...' followed by his catchphrase, not 'Helloooooo!'.

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The Road Warriors were known for their technical wrestling prowess and submission holds.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Road Warriors were renowned for their power-based offense and intimidating presentation, not for technical wrestling or submission holds.

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The visual and thematic inspiration for the Road Warriors tag team came from which source?

Answer: The movie *Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior*

Explanation: The visual and thematic inspiration for the Road Warriors tag team was derived from the 1981 film *Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior*.

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Which phrase is famously associated with Road Warrior Hawk's interview style?

Answer: "Oooooooooh, what a ruuuuuuuuuuuush!"

Explanation: Road Warrior Hawk's signature catchphrase, often used to conclude his interviews, was "Oooooooooh, what a ruuuuuuuuuuuush!"

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How did the Road Warriors primarily influence the tag-team wrestling scene?

Answer: By revolutionizing with power moves and intimidating presentation.

Explanation: The Road Warriors significantly influenced tag-team wrestling by introducing a style centered on power moves, unique presentation, and an intimidating aura, setting a new standard for tag teams.

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What was the name of the stable Paul Ellering formed in Georgia Championship Wrestling that the Road Warriors were part of?

Answer: The Legion of Doom

Explanation: Paul Ellering formed the stable known as The Legion of Doom in Georgia Championship Wrestling, which served as the initial platform for the Road Warriors.

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Which of these matches did the Road Warriors help popularize in the NWA?

Answer: WarGames Match

Explanation: The Road Warriors were instrumental in popularizing the WarGames match during their tenure in the NWA, alongside other unique match types.

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Championships and Major Feuds

During the late 1980s and early 1990s, the Road Warriors exclusively competed in the WWF.

Answer: False

Explanation: During the late 1980s and early 1990s, the Road Warriors competed in multiple major promotions, including the NWA/WCW and AWA, not exclusively the WWF.

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The Road Warriors never won the NWA World Tag Team Championship.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Road Warriors did win the NWA World Tag Team Championship, defeating The Midnight Express.

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The Road Warriors' main rivals during their NWA feud were The Midnight Express.

Answer: False

Explanation: While The Midnight Express were significant rivals, the Road Warriors also had major feuds with teams like The Powers of Pain and factions like The Four Horsemen in the NWA.

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The Road Warriors won the AWA World Tag Team Championship.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Road Warriors were indeed AWA World Tag Team Champions.

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The Road Warriors won the NWA World Tag Team Championship by defeating The Powers of Pain.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Road Warriors won the NWA World Tag Team Championship by defeating The Midnight Express, not The Powers of Pain.

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Which of these promotions was NOT listed as a major venue for the Road Warriors in the late 80s/early 90s?

Answer: Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW)

Explanation: While the Road Warriors competed in the NWA, WWF, and AWA during the late 80s and early 90s, Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW) was not a major promotion they were associated with during that period.

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Against which team did the Road Warriors win the NWA World Tag Team Championship?

Answer: The Midnight Express

Explanation: The Road Warriors won the NWA World Tag Team Championship by defeating The Midnight Express.

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Who were the primary opponents in the Road Warriors' intense power-based feud in the NWA mentioned in the source?

Answer: The Powers of Pain

Explanation: The Road Warriors engaged in an intense power-based feud in the NWA against The Powers of Pain, which included The Barbarian and The Warlord.

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Which of the following is a tag team championship won by the Road Warriors mentioned in the source?

Answer: IWGP Tag Team Championship

Explanation: The Road Warriors won the IWGP Tag Team Championship during their careers, as mentioned in the source material.

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International and Solo Endeavors

In Japan, Hawk formed a successful tag team called the 'Hell Raisers' with Kensuke Sasaki.

Answer: True

Explanation: In New Japan Pro-Wrestling, Hawk formed the successful tag team 'Hell Raisers' with Kensuke Sasaki.

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Hawk won the CWA World Heavyweight Championship during his singles career in Europe.

Answer: True

Explanation: During his singles career in Europe, Hawk won the CWA World Heavyweight Championship in the Catch Wrestling Association.

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In New Japan Pro-Wrestling, Hawk formed the 'Hell Raisers' with which wrestler, who adopted the gimmick 'Power Warrior'?

Answer: Kensuke Sasaki

Explanation: In New Japan Pro-Wrestling, Hawk formed the 'Hell Raisers' tag team with Kensuke Sasaki, who was known as 'Power Warrior'.

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What championship did Hawk win in the Catch Wrestling Association?

Answer: CWA World Heavyweight Championship

Explanation: During his singles career in Europe, Hawk won the CWA World Heavyweight Championship.

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Later Career and WWF/WCW Stints

The Road Warriors' feud with Demolition in the WWF was highly acclaimed by fans and critics.

Answer: False

Explanation: The feud between the Road Warriors and Demolition in the WWF was generally considered a disappointment by fans and critics.

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The Legion of Doom won their first WWF World Tag Team Championship at WrestleMania VI.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Legion of Doom won their first WWF World Tag Team Championship at SummerSlam 1991, not WrestleMania VI.

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Road Warrior Hawk left the WWF in 1992 because he disagreed with the creative direction involving a new tag team partner named 'Crusher'.

Answer: False

Explanation: Road Warrior Hawk left the WWF in 1992 due to a gimmick involving a wooden dummy named 'Rocco', not a partner named 'Crusher'.

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During the Attitude Era, the WWF used a storyline depicting Hawk's recovery from addiction.

Answer: False

Explanation: During the Attitude Era, the WWF storyline depicted Hawk appearing under the influence and exhibiting suicidal tendencies, rather than focusing on recovery from addiction.

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The Road Warriors reunited in WCW in May 1995, with Animal joining Hawk shortly after.

Answer: True

Explanation: Road Warrior Hawk reappeared in WCW in May 1995, and Road Warrior Animal joined him shortly thereafter in July 1995.

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The Legion of Doom won the WWF Tag Team Championship only once.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Legion of Doom won the WWF Tag Team Championship twice.

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The gimmick that led to Hawk quitting the WWF involved a tag team partner named 'Sunny'.

Answer: False

Explanation: The gimmick that led to Hawk quitting the WWF involved a wooden dummy named 'Rocco', not a partner named 'Sunny'.

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The New Age Outlaws defeated the Legion of Doom for their first WWF Tag Team Championship in 1997.

Answer: False

Explanation: The New Age Outlaws defeated the Legion of Doom for their second WWF Tag Team Championship in 1997. The Legion of Doom's first WWF Tag Team Championship was won against The Nasty Boys in 1991.

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The Legion of Doom won the WWF World Tag Team Championship in 1991, defeating The Nasty Boys.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Legion of Doom won their first WWF World Tag Team Championship in 1991 by defeating The Nasty Boys.

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Hawk left the WWF in 1992 partly due to a gimmick involving a wooden dummy named 'Rocco'.

Answer: True

Explanation: A significant factor in Road Warrior Hawk's departure from the WWF in 1992 was the introduction of a gimmick involving a wooden dummy named 'Rocco'.

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How was the Road Warriors' feud with Demolition in the WWF generally perceived?

Answer: As a disappointment by fans and critics.

Explanation: The feud between the Road Warriors and Demolition in the WWF, complicated by Demolition's lineup changes, was generally perceived as a disappointment by both fans and critics.

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At which major WWF event did the Legion of Doom win their first WWF World Tag Team Championship?

Answer: SummerSlam 1991

Explanation: The Legion of Doom secured their first WWF World Tag Team Championship at SummerSlam 1991.

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What specific gimmick introduced by the WWF led to Road Warrior Hawk's departure in 1992?

Answer: A gimmick involving a wooden dummy named 'Rocco'.

Explanation: Road Warrior Hawk departed from the WWF in 1992 due to dissatisfaction with a gimmick that featured a wooden dummy named 'Rocco'.

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During the Attitude Era, how did the WWF incorporate Hegstrand's personal struggles into a storyline?

Answer: Portraying him under the influence with suicidal tendencies.

Explanation: The WWF's Attitude Era storyline involving Hegstrand depicted him under the influence and exhibiting suicidal tendencies, reflecting his real-life struggles in a controversial manner.

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When did Road Warrior Hawk make his return to WCW, followed by Road Warrior Animal?

Answer: May 1995, with Animal joining in July 1995

Explanation: Road Warrior Hawk returned to WCW in May 1995, and Road Warrior Animal joined him in July 1995.

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How many times did the Road Warriors (as Legion of Doom) win the WWF Tag Team Championship according to the source?

Answer: Two times

Explanation: The Legion of Doom, the WWF iteration of the Road Warriors, won the WWF Tag Team Championship on two occasions.

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What was the name of the wooden dummy gimmick associated with the Legion of Doom that contributed to Hawk's departure?

Answer: Rocco

Explanation: The wooden dummy gimmick that played a role in Road Warrior Hawk's departure from the WWF was named 'Rocco'.

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The New Age Outlaws defeated the Legion of Doom for their second WWF Tag Team Championship in which year?

Answer: 1997

Explanation: The New Age Outlaws defeated the Legion of Doom for their second WWF Tag Team Championship in the year 1997.

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Personal Life, Business, and Health

Michael James Hegstrand's death was attributed to a prolonged illness.

Answer: False

Explanation: Michael James Hegstrand's death was attributed to a sudden heart attack, not a prolonged illness.

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Michael James Hegstrand passed away at the age of 56.

Answer: False

Explanation: Michael James Hegstrand passed away at the age of 46, not 56.

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Hegstrand and Laurinaitis co-founded the clothing brand 'Reebok'.

Answer: False

Explanation: Hegstrand and Laurinaitis co-founded and popularized the workout pants brand Zubaz, not Reebok.

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Michael Hegstrand was diagnosed with cardiomyopathy in 2000.

Answer: True

Explanation: In 2000, Michael Hegstrand was diagnosed with cardiomyopathy, a heart condition.

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At the time of his death, Road Warrior Hawk was working on a wrestling-themed video game.

Answer: False

Explanation: At the time of his death, Road Warrior Hawk was working on a book about his career with Road Warrior Animal, not a video game.

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The workout pants brand conceptualized by Hegstrand and Laurinaitis was called 'Spandex City'.

Answer: False

Explanation: The workout pants brand conceptualized by Hegstrand and Laurinaitis was called 'Zubaz', not 'Spandex City'.

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Road Warrior Hawk's final match with Animal occurred shortly before Hawk's death in Florida.

Answer: False

Explanation: Road Warrior Hawk's final match with Animal occurred shortly before Hawk's death in Canada, not Florida.

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Michael Hegstrand died in his home located in Saint Paul, Minnesota.

Answer: False

Explanation: Michael Hegstrand died in his home in Indian Rocks Beach, Florida, not Saint Paul, Minnesota.

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Michael Hegstrand and Joe Laurinaitis owned a significant portion of the Zubaz company until its closure in 1996.

Answer: True

Explanation: Michael Hegstrand and Joe Laurinaitis were co-founders and significant owners of the Zubaz company until its closure in 1996.

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Road Warrior Hawk wrestled his final match with Road Warrior Animal in Canada.

Answer: True

Explanation: Road Warrior Hawk's final match with Road Warrior Animal took place in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada.

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What was the immediate cause of Michael James Hegstrand's death?

Answer: A sudden heart attack

Explanation: Michael James Hegstrand died from a sudden heart attack.

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At what age did Michael James Hegstrand die?

Answer: 46

Explanation: Michael James Hegstrand passed away at the age of 46.

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What popular workout pants brand did Michael Hegstrand and Joe Laurinaitis co-found?

Answer: Zubaz

Explanation: Michael Hegstrand and Joe Laurinaitis were instrumental in co-founding and popularizing the distinctive Zubaz brand of workout pants.

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What heart condition was Michael Hegstrand diagnosed with in 2000?

Answer: Cardiomyopathy

Explanation: In the year 2000, Michael Hegstrand received a diagnosis of cardiomyopathy, a condition affecting the heart muscle.

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Road Warrior Hawk wrestled his final match with Road Warrior Animal in which country?

Answer: Canada

Explanation: Road Warrior Hawk's final match alongside Road Warrior Animal took place in Canada.

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Legacy and Recognition

The Road Warriors were inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame by Vince McMahon.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Road Warriors were inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2011 by Dusty Rhodes, not Vince McMahon.

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Pro Wrestling Illustrated named the Road Warriors Tag Team of the Year in 1986.

Answer: False

Explanation: Pro Wrestling Illustrated named the Road Warriors Tag Team of the Year in 1983, 1984, 1985, and 1988, but not in 1986.

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Pro Wrestling Illustrated ranked the Road Warriors as the second-best tag team of the 'PWI Years' in 2003.

Answer: False

Explanation: Pro Wrestling Illustrated ranked the Road Warriors as the number one best tag team of the 'PWI Years' in 2003, not second.

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The Road Warriors were inducted into the NWA Hall of Fame in 2012.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Road Warriors were inducted into the NWA Hall of Fame in 2012.

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The Road Warriors were inducted into the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum in 2011.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Road Warriors were inducted into the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum in 2011.

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Pro Wrestling Illustrated named the feud between the Road Warriors and The Four Horsemen as Feud of the Year in 1987.

Answer: True

Explanation: Pro Wrestling Illustrated recognized the feud involving the Road Warriors and The Four Horsemen as Feud of the Year in 1987.

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The Road Warriors were inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2011 by Dusty Rhodes.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Road Warriors were inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2011, and the induction ceremony was conducted by Dusty Rhodes.

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Who inducted the Road Warriors into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2011?

Answer: Dusty Rhodes

Explanation: Dusty Rhodes had the honor of inducting the Road Warriors into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2011.

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Pro Wrestling Illustrated recognized the Road Warriors as Tag Team of the Year in which of these years?

Answer: 1988

Explanation: Pro Wrestling Illustrated awarded the Road Warriors 'Tag Team of the Year' in 1988, among other years.

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How did Pro Wrestling Illustrated rank the Road Warriors in their 'PWI Years' list for best tag teams?

Answer: Number 1

Explanation: In their 'PWI Years' compilation, Pro Wrestling Illustrated ranked the Road Warriors as the number one best tag team.

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In what year were the Road Warriors inducted into the NWA Hall of Fame?

Answer: 2012

Explanation: The Road Warriors were honored with induction into the NWA Hall of Fame in the year 2012.

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