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Scott Norton was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and commenced his professional wrestling career in the late 1980s.
Answer: True
Explanation: Scott Norton was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on June 15, 1958, and made his professional wrestling debut on April 15, 1989.
Prior to his professional wrestling career, Scott Norton was a highly successful amateur boxer, accumulating over 30 championship titles.
Answer: False
Explanation: Before his professional wrestling career, Scott Norton was a professional arm wrestler, not an amateur boxer, and won over 30 championships in arm wrestling.
During his arm wrestling career, Scott Norton acquired the moniker 'Flash' owing to his exceptional speed in securing victories.
Answer: True
Explanation: Scott Norton was nicknamed 'Flash' during his arm wrestling career because of his remarkable quickness in winning matches.
Upon touring Japan, Scott Norton promptly accepted an offer from the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) to transition into professional wrestling.
Answer: False
Explanation: Scott Norton initially turned down an offer from New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) to become a professional wrestler, not the WWF, and this occurred while he was touring Japan on the arm wrestling circuit, prior to his debut.
During his nascent career, Scott Norton served as a bodyguard for the renowned musician Michael Jackson.
Answer: False
Explanation: Scott Norton worked as a bodyguard for the musician Prince during his 1999 and Purple Rain Tours, not Michael Jackson.
During his professional wrestling career, what was Scott Norton's officially stated height?
Answer: 6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Explanation: Scott Norton was billed at a height of 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) during his professional wrestling career.
Among the following individuals, who was NOT recognized as one of Scott Norton's professional wrestling trainers?
Answer: Harley Race
Explanation: Scott Norton was trained by Brad Rheingans, Masa Saito, and Verne Gagne. Harley Race is not listed as one of his trainers.
Prior to his transition into professional wrestling, what was Scott Norton's primary athletic pursuit?
Answer: Professional arm wrestler
Explanation: Before becoming a professional wrestler, Scott Norton was a successful professional arm wrestler, winning over 30 championships.
During his arm wrestling career, what distinctive nickname was bestowed upon Scott Norton?
Answer: Flash
Explanation: Scott Norton earned the nickname 'Flash' during his arm wrestling career due to his quickness in winning matches.
In his formative career years, Scott Norton served as a bodyguard for which prominent musician?
Answer: Prince
Explanation: Scott Norton worked as a bodyguard for the musician Prince during his 1999 and Purple Rain Tours.
Verne Gagne introduced Scott Norton as a regular television performer in the American Wrestling Association (AWA) even prior to the full completion of his professional training.
Answer: True
Explanation: Verne Gagne debuted Scott Norton as a regular television performer in the AWA in 1989, despite his training not being fully completed.
Within the American Wrestling Association (AWA), Scott Norton and John Nord were recognized as The Lumberjacks, employing a logging-themed persona.
Answer: True
Explanation: Scott Norton and John Nord teamed in the AWA as the Yukon Lumberjacks, utilizing a lumberjack-themed gimmick.
Scott Norton secured the NWA Pacific Northwest Heavyweight Championship and maintained the title for more than a year before its controversial loss.
Answer: False
Explanation: Scott Norton won the NWA Pacific Northwest Heavyweight Championship but was stripped of the title just two weeks later, not holding it for over a year.
Describe the circumstances surrounding Scott Norton's entry into professional wrestling within the American Wrestling Association (AWA).
Answer: Verne Gagne debuted him as a regular TV performer before his training was fully completed.
Explanation: Verne Gagne debuted Scott Norton as a regular television performer in the AWA in 1989, even before his professional wrestling training was fully completed.
Identify the name of the tag team established by Scott Norton and John Nord in the American Wrestling Association (AWA).
Answer: The Yukon Lumberjacks
Explanation: In the AWA, Scott Norton and John Nord were known as the Yukon Lumberjacks.
Which championship did Scott Norton secure in Pacific Northwest Wrestling (PNW) prior to its forfeiture?
Answer: NWA Pacific Northwest Heavyweight Championship
Explanation: Scott Norton won the NWA Pacific Northwest Heavyweight Championship in PNW before being stripped of the title.
Scott Norton achieved recognition among WCW executives through his participation in joint NJPW/WCW Starrcade in Egg Dome events.
Answer: True
Explanation: Scott Norton gained exposure to WCW executives by appearing at collaborative NJPW/WCW Starrcade in Egg Dome shows during his first tenure with NJPW.
Scott Norton's inaugural IWGP Tag Team Championship victory was achieved alongside Hercules Hernandez.
Answer: False
Explanation: Scott Norton first won the IWGP Tag Team Championship with Tony Halme, not Hercules Hernandez, by defeating The Steiner Brothers.
The tag team known as The Jurassic Powers, comprising Scott Norton and Hercules Hernandez, successfully captured the IWGP Tag Team Championship from the Hell Raisers.
Answer: True
Explanation: The Jurassic Powers, a tag team of Scott Norton and Hercules Hernandez, won the IWGP Tag Team Championship from the Hell Raisers.
Subsequent to the disbandment of Fire and Ice, Scott Norton partnered with Shinya Hashimoto and achieved victory in the 1996 Super Grade Tag League.
Answer: True
Explanation: After the breakup of Fire and Ice, Scott Norton teamed with Shinya Hashimoto in NJPW and won the Super Grade Tag League in 1996.
Scott Norton maintained regular membership in both the WCW iteration of the nWo and nWo Japan, frequently commuting between the respective promotions.
Answer: True
Explanation: Scott Norton was a unique member, regularly appearing in both the WCW nWo and nWo Japan, often traveling between the two promotions.
Scott Norton's inaugural IWGP Heavyweight Championship victory was achieved by defeating Kazuyuki Fujita in 1998.
Answer: False
Explanation: Scott Norton first won the IWGP Heavyweight Championship in 1998 by defeating Yuji Nagata, not Kazuyuki Fujita.
Scott Norton's inaugural reign as IWGP Heavyweight Champion lasted for a period of six months before he relinquished the title to Shinya Hashimoto.
Answer: False
Explanation: Scott Norton held the IWGP Heavyweight Championship for four months during his first reign and lost it to Keiji Mutoh, not Shinya Hashimoto.
Throughout his nWo tenure, Scott Norton was regarded as a main event performer and a perpetual contender for world championships in NJPW, concurrently holding a more limited role in WCW.
Answer: True
Explanation: During his nWo tenure, Scott Norton was a main eventer in NJPW, often challenging for world titles, but had a smaller, mid-lower card role in WCW.
During his initial tenure with NJPW, what mechanism allowed Scott Norton to gain visibility among WCW executives?
Answer: He appeared at joint NJPW/WCW Starrcade in Egg Dome shows.
Explanation: Scott Norton gained exposure to WCW executives by appearing at joint NJPW/WCW Starrcade in Egg Dome shows.
Identify Scott Norton's tag team partner during his inaugural IWGP Tag Team Championship victory.
Answer: Tony Halme
Explanation: Scott Norton first won the IWGP Tag Team Championship with Tony Halme.
In NJPW, what was the designation of the tag team comprised of Scott Norton and Hercules Hernandez?
Answer: The Jurassic Powers
Explanation: Scott Norton formed a tag team with Hercules Hernandez in NJPW known as The Jurassic Powers.
Following the disbandment of Fire and Ice, which tag team league did Scott Norton win in NJPW while partnered with Shinya Hashimoto?
Answer: Super Grade Tag League
Explanation: After the breakup of Fire and Ice, Scott Norton teamed with Shinya Hashimoto and won the Super Grade Tag League in NJPW in 1996.
Regarding the New World Order (nWo), what distinctive role did Scott Norton fulfill?
Answer: He was a regular member of both the WCW nWo and nWo Japan.
Explanation: Scott Norton was a regular member of both the WCW version of the nWo and nWo Japan, frequently traveling between the two promotions.
Identify the opponent Scott Norton vanquished to claim his inaugural IWGP Heavyweight Championship.
Answer: Yuji Nagata
Explanation: Scott Norton defeated Yuji Nagata to win his first IWGP Heavyweight Championship.
Identify the individual to whom Scott Norton relinquished his inaugural IWGP Heavyweight Championship.
Answer: Keiji Mutoh
Explanation: Scott Norton lost his first IWGP Heavyweight Championship to Keiji Mutoh.
During his nWo affiliation, how did Scott Norton's prominence in NJPW contrast with his role in WCW?
Answer: He was a main eventer in NJPW but played a smaller role in WCW.
Explanation: During his nWo tenure, Scott Norton was a main eventer and a constant threat to world champions in NJPW, while having a smaller, mid-lower card role in WCW.
In his initial return to WCW in 1993, Scott Norton engaged in a successful rivalry with Sting and maintained his presence within the company for an extended period.
Answer: False
Explanation: During his first return to WCW in 1993, Scott Norton departed the company before a planned match with Sting, and therefore did not successfully feud with him or remain with the company for several years at that time.
At a WWF house show in 1994, Scott Norton emerged victorious against Thurman 'Sparky' Plugg.
Answer: False
Explanation: Scott Norton was defeated by Thurman 'Sparky' Plugg at a WWF house show in 1994, not the other way around.
The tag team 'Fire and Ice' was established in WCW subsequent to Scott Norton and Ice Train's double count-out match, with Norton proposing their alliance.
Answer: True
Explanation: The tag team 'Fire and Ice' formed in WCW after Scott Norton and Ice Train wrestled to a double count-out, and Norton suggested they team up due to their similar powerful wrestling styles.
The dissolution of Fire and Ice occurred when Ice Train assaulted Scott Norton following a defeat, culminating in Ice Train's submission match triumph.
Answer: False
Explanation: Fire and Ice broke up due to Scott Norton attacking Ice Train after a team loss, which then led to Norton's submission match victory over Ice Train, not the other way around.
Scott Norton became a member of the New World Order (nWo) in WCW during early 1997, forming a tag team with Kevin Nash under the name 'Vicious and Delicious'.
Answer: False
Explanation: Scott Norton joined the nWo in late 1996, not early 1997, and teamed with Buff Bagwell as 'Vicious and Delicious', not Kevin Nash.
The initial IWGP Heavyweight Championship victory by Scott Norton received extensive promotion and recognition in WCW, thereby substantially elevating his status within the nWo.
Answer: False
Explanation: Scott Norton's first IWGP Heavyweight Championship win was only mentioned once on *WCW Monday Nitro* and did not significantly alter his standing within the WCW nWo.
Scott Norton entirely departed from WCW in 2000, redirecting his professional focus towards a career in Hollywood.
Answer: False
Explanation: Scott Norton left WCW completely in 1999 to focus entirely on NJPW, not to pursue a career in Hollywood.
Summarize the result of Scott Norton's initial return to World Championship Wrestling in 1993.
Answer: He departed the company before a planned match with Sting.
Explanation: Scott Norton departed WCW before a planned match with Sting during his first return in 1993.
At a 1994 WWF house show, who was the victor over Scott Norton?
Answer: Thurman 'Sparky' Plugg
Explanation: Thurman 'Sparky' Plugg defeated Scott Norton at a WWF house show in 1994.
Describe the genesis of the 'Fire and Ice' tag team within World Championship Wrestling (WCW).
Answer: Scott Norton suggested they team up after wrestling Ice Train to a double count-out.
Explanation: The tag team 'Fire and Ice' formed in WCW after Scott Norton suggested they team up following a double count-out match with Ice Train.
Which specific incident precipitated the ultimate dissolution of the Fire and Ice tag team?
Answer: Scott Norton attacking Ice Train after a team loss, followed by a submission match victory.
Explanation: The breakup of Fire and Ice was caused by Scott Norton attacking Ice Train after a team loss, which culminated in Norton's submission match victory over Ice Train.
In what timeframe did Scott Norton become a member of the New World Order (nWo) within World Championship Wrestling (WCW)?
Answer: Late 1996
Explanation: Scott Norton joined the New World Order (nWo) in WCW in late 1996.
Within the nWo in WCW, what was the designation of Scott Norton's tag team with Buff Bagwell?
Answer: Vicious and Delicious
Explanation: Scott Norton teamed with Buff Bagwell as 'Vicious and Delicious' within the nWo in WCW.
Describe the manner in which Scott Norton's initial IWGP Heavyweight Championship victory was recognized within World Championship Wrestling (WCW).
Answer: It was mentioned once on *WCW Monday Nitro* but did not significantly alter his standing.
Explanation: Scott Norton's first IWGP Heavyweight Championship win was mentioned once on *WCW Monday Nitro* but did not significantly alter his standing within the WCW nWo.
In what year did Scott Norton definitively depart from WCW to dedicate his efforts exclusively to NJPW?
Answer: 1999
Explanation: Scott Norton left WCW completely in 1999 to focus entirely on NJPW.
Following his complete return to NJPW in 1999, Scott Norton became a member of Masahiro Chono's Team 2000 faction.
Answer: True
Explanation: Upon his full return to NJPW in 1999, Scott Norton joined Masahiro Chono's Team 2000 faction.
Scott Norton secured his second IWGP World Heavyweight Championship by overcoming Yuji Nagata in 2001.
Answer: False
Explanation: Scott Norton won his second IWGP World Heavyweight Championship in 2001 by defeating Kensuke Sasaki, not Yuji Nagata.
Scott Norton's second tenure as IWGP Heavyweight Champion was brief, as he was defeated in his initial title defense.
Answer: True
Explanation: Scott Norton's second reign as IWGP Heavyweight Champion was short, as he lost the title to Kazuyuki Fujita on his very first defense.
Subsequent to relinquishing his second IWGP Heavyweight Championship, Scott Norton predominantly partnered with former WCW colleague Rick Steiner in NJPW.
Answer: True
Explanation: After losing his second IWGP Heavyweight Championship, Scott Norton primarily teamed with Rick Steiner whenever Steiner toured Japan.
Scott Norton departed NJPW in 2006 following a 16-year tenure and promptly announced his retirement from professional wrestling.
Answer: False
Explanation: Scott Norton left NJPW in 2006 after a 16-year tenure, becoming a freelance wrestler, and did not immediately retire from professional wrestling.
During mid-2006, Scott Norton established his independent promotion, Wild West Championship Wrestling, assuming dual roles as both booker and active wrestler.
Answer: True
Explanation: In mid-2006, Scott Norton started Wild West Championship Wrestling, an independent promotion where he functioned as both a booker and a wrestler.
In a 2010 interview, Scott Norton articulated his desire for a tenure with WWE prior to his retirement from professional wrestling.
Answer: False
Explanation: In a 2010 interview, Scott Norton expressed interest in having a run with Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA), not WWE, before retiring.
Scott Norton took part in the New Japan Rumble at Wrestle Kingdom 11 in 2017, where he was ultimately eliminated by Michael Elgin.
Answer: True
Explanation: Scott Norton participated in the New Japan Rumble at Wrestle Kingdom 11 in 2017 and was eliminated by Michael Elgin.
At NJPW's New Year Dash in 2017, Scott Norton, alongside former nWo Japan stablemates and other allies, secured a victory over the Bullet Club.
Answer: True
Explanation: At NJPW's New Year Dash in 2017, Scott Norton teamed with former nWo Japan stablemates and others to defeat the Bullet Club faction in a ten-man tag team match.
Upon his complete reintegration into NJPW in 1999, which faction did Scott Norton become a part of?
Answer: Team 2000
Explanation: Upon his full return to NJPW in 1999, Scott Norton joined Masahiro Chono's Team 2000 faction.
Identify the opponent Scott Norton defeated to secure his second IWGP World Heavyweight Championship.
Answer: Kensuke Sasaki
Explanation: Scott Norton defeated Kensuke Sasaki to win his second IWGP World Heavyweight Championship in 2001.
Describe the conclusion of Scott Norton's second tenure as IWGP Heavyweight Champion.
Answer: He lost the title on his very first defense.
Explanation: Scott Norton's second reign as IWGP Heavyweight Champion was short, as he lost the title on his very first defense to Kazuyuki Fujita.
Subsequent to the loss of his second IWGP Heavyweight Championship, which individual did Scott Norton predominantly partner with in NJPW?
Answer: Rick Steiner
Explanation: After losing his second IWGP Heavyweight Championship, Scott Norton primarily teamed with fellow WCW alumnus Rick Steiner in NJPW.
Following his extensive tenure with NJPW, in what year did Scott Norton depart, and what was his subsequent professional status?
Answer: 2006, a freelance wrestler
Explanation: Scott Norton left NJPW in 2006 after a 16-year tenure, subsequently becoming a freelance wrestler.
In mid-2006, which independent professional wrestling promotion was founded by Scott Norton?
Answer: Wild West Championship Wrestling
Explanation: In mid-2006, Scott Norton started his own independent promotion called Wild West Championship Wrestling.
During a 2010 interview, which professional wrestling promotion did Scott Norton indicate a desire to compete for?
Answer: Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA)
Explanation: In a 2010 interview, Scott Norton expressed interest in having a run with Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA).
Describe Scott Norton's participation at Wrestle Kingdom 11 in 2017.
Answer: He participated in the New Japan Rumble.
Explanation: Scott Norton participated in the New Japan Rumble at Wrestle Kingdom 11 in 2017.
Scott Norton is primarily recognized for his significant tenures in WWE and ECW, and for his affiliation with the D-Generation X faction.
Answer: False
Explanation: The source indicates that Scott Norton is primarily known for his tenures in World Championship Wrestling (WCW) and New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW), and as a member of the New World Order (nWo), not WWE, ECW, or D-Generation X.
Scott Norton has achieved three victories for the IWGP Heavyweight Championship.
Answer: False
Explanation: Scott Norton has won the IWGP Heavyweight Championship two times, not three.
Scott Norton secured the IWGP Tag Team Championship on two occasions, partnering with Tony Halme for one victory and Hercules Hernandez for the other.
Answer: True
Explanation: Scott Norton has won the IWGP Tag Team Championship two times, once with Tony Halme and once with Hercules Hernandez.
Scott Norton achieved victories in the G1 Tag League with Keiji Mutoh in 1999 and the Super Grade Tag League with Shinya Hashimoto in 1996.
Answer: True
Explanation: Scott Norton won the G1 Tag League with Keiji Mutoh in 1999 and the Super Grade Tag League with Shinya Hashimoto in 1996.
In 2002, Scott Norton was honored with the 'Best Foreign Wrestler' award by Pro Wrestling Illustrated.
Answer: False
Explanation: In 2002, Scott Norton received the 'Greatest Gaijin MVP' award from New Japan Pro-Wrestling, not the 'Best Foreign Wrestler' award from Pro Wrestling Illustrated.
Scott Norton's peak position in the Pro Wrestling Illustrated (PWI) 500 list was No. 27 in 1996.
Answer: False
Explanation: Scott Norton's highest ranking in the Pro Wrestling Illustrated (PWI) 500 list was No. 47 in 1993, not No. 27 in 1996.
Which two prominent professional wrestling promotions are most associated with Scott Norton's notable tenures?
Answer: World Championship Wrestling (WCW) and New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW)
Explanation: Scott Norton is primarily known for his significant tenures in World Championship Wrestling (WCW) and New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW).
Based on the provided information, which of the subsequent foreign wrestlers has NOT held the IWGP Heavyweight Championship?
Answer: Sting
Explanation: The source lists Big Van Vader, Bob Sapp, and Brock Lesnar as foreign wrestlers who have held the IWGP Heavyweight Championship, but does not include Sting.
State the total number of times Scott Norton has won the IWGP Heavyweight Championship.
Answer: Two times
Explanation: Scott Norton has won the IWGP Heavyweight Championship two times.
In 1999, who was Scott Norton's tag team partner when he won the G1 Tag League?
Answer: Keiji Mutoh
Explanation: Scott Norton won the G1 Tag League in 1999 with Keiji Mutoh.
Which individual accolade was bestowed upon Scott Norton by New Japan Pro-Wrestling in 2002?
Answer: Greatest Gaijin MVP
Explanation: In 2002, Scott Norton received the 'Greatest Gaijin MVP' award from New Japan Pro-Wrestling.
Identify Scott Norton's highest placement on the Pro Wrestling Illustrated (PWI) 500 list.
Answer: No. 47 in 1993
Explanation: Scott Norton's highest ranking in the Pro Wrestling Illustrated (PWI) 500 list was No. 47 in 1993.
The book authored by Scott Norton, titled *Scott Norton: Strong Style*, was co-authored with Adam Randis and published in 2019.
Answer: True
Explanation: Scott Norton's book, *Scott Norton: Strong Style*, was co-written with Adam Randis and released on May 25, 2019.
Road Warrior Animal and Lex Luger maintained childhood friendships with Scott Norton in Minnesota.
Answer: False
Explanation: While Road Warrior Hawk (not Animal) was a childhood friend, Lex Luger was not listed among Scott Norton's childhood friends in Minnesota.
Identify the co-author of Scott Norton's book, *Scott Norton: Strong Style*.
Answer: Adam Randis
Explanation: Scott Norton's book, *Scott Norton: Strong Style*, was co-written with Adam Randis.
Among the listed individuals, who was NOT a childhood friend of Scott Norton in Minnesota who subsequently pursued a career in professional wrestling?
Answer: Ric Flair
Explanation: Road Warrior Hawk, Curt Hennig, Rick Rude, John Nord, and Wayne Bloom were childhood friends of Scott Norton who became professional wrestlers. Ric Flair is not listed among them.