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Smoky Mountain Wrestling (SMW) primarily held events in the Northeastern United States from 1991 to 1995.
Answer: False
Smoky Mountain Wrestling primarily operated in the Appalachian region of the United States, not the Northeastern United States.
Jim Cornette was the sole founder and owner of Smoky Mountain Wrestling throughout its entire operational period.
Answer: False
While Jim Cornette was an owner, Smoky Mountain Wrestling was also founded by Sandy Scott and financially backed by Rick Rubin.
The headquarters for Smoky Mountain Wrestling were located exclusively in Morristown, Tennessee.
Answer: False
Smoky Mountain Wrestling's primary base was in Knoxville, Tennessee, with additional offices in Morristown, Tennessee, not exclusively in Morristown.
Smoky Mountain Wrestling promoted a traditional 'Rasslin' style, emphasizing clear distinctions between good and bad characters.
Answer: True
Smoky Mountain Wrestling was known for its traditional 'Rasslin' style, which clearly delineated between heroic and villainous characters, appealing to classic wrestling sensibilities.
The first SMW events and TV tapings occurred in early 1992, with matches airing later that year.
Answer: False
The first Smoky Mountain Wrestling events and television tapings were held in October and November 1991, with matches first airing in February 1992.
Jim Cornette's initial vision for SMW's territorial reach included only Tennessee and Kentucky.
Answer: False
Jim Cornette's initial vision for SMW's territorial reach extended beyond Tennessee and Kentucky, aiming to include South Carolina and Georgia.
Knoxville and Johnson City, Tennessee, were among SMW's biggest towns, alongside events in high school gyms and fairs across several states.
Answer: True
Knoxville and Johnson City, Tennessee, were indeed considered SMW's largest operational centers, with the promotion also touring high school gyms and fairs throughout the Appalachian region.
Smoky Mountain Wrestling's traditional style was very similar to Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW)'s edgy storylines and 'tweeners'.
Answer: False
Smoky Mountain Wrestling's traditional style, with clear heroes and villains, stood in stark contrast to ECW's edgy storylines, 'tweeners,' and anti-heroes.
During what period did Smoky Mountain Wrestling (SMW) operate?
Answer: October 1991 until December 1995
Smoky Mountain Wrestling operated from October 1991 until December 1995, primarily in the Appalachian region.
Who provided financial backing for Smoky Mountain Wrestling?
Answer: Rick Rubin
Music producer Rick Rubin provided the financial backing for Smoky Mountain Wrestling.
Which city served as the primary base for Smoky Mountain Wrestling?
Answer: Knoxville, Tennessee
Knoxville, Tennessee, served as the primary base for Smoky Mountain Wrestling, with additional offices in Morristown.
What specific style of professional wrestling did Smoky Mountain Wrestling predominantly promote?
Answer: Traditional 'Rasslin' style
Smoky Mountain Wrestling was known for promoting a traditional 'Rasslin' style, emphasizing clear distinctions between good and bad characters.
When did the initial Smoky Mountain Wrestling events and television tapings take place?
Answer: October and November 1991
The first Smoky Mountain Wrestling events and television tapings were held in October and November 1991, with matches airing in February 1992.
Which states did Jim Cornette initially envision SMW's wrestling territory extending to?
Answer: Kentucky, South Carolina, and Georgia
Jim Cornette's initial vision for SMW's territorial reach included Kentucky, South Carolina, and Georgia.
Which two towns were considered Smoky Mountain Wrestling's most significant operational centers?
Answer: Knoxville, Tennessee and Johnson City, Tennessee
Knoxville, Tennessee, and Johnson City, Tennessee, were considered Smoky Mountain Wrestling's biggest towns and most significant operational centers.
How did Jim Cornette characterize the target audience for SMW's wrestling style?
Answer: Old-time fans who believed in clear good and bad characters
Jim Cornette explicitly stated that SMW's wrestling style was designed to cater to 'old-time fans' who appreciated clear distinctions between good and bad characters.
'Primetime' Brian Lee became the first Smoky Mountain Heavyweight Champion by winning a tournament at Volunteer Slam in May 1992.
Answer: True
'Primetime' Brian Lee won the inaugural SMW Heavyweight Championship in a tournament final at Volunteer Slam on May 22, 1992.
The Rock 'n' Roll Express were the first Smoky Mountain Tag Team Champions, defeating The Fantastics in a tournament final.
Answer: False
The Heavenly Bodies, not The Rock 'n' Roll Express, were the first Smoky Mountain Tag Team Champions, having defeated The Fantastics in a tournament final.
The Rock 'n' Roll Express were consistently featured as Jim Cornette's managed tag team throughout SMW's history.
Answer: False
The Heavenly Bodies, not The Rock 'n' Roll Express, were the tag team consistently managed by Jim Cornette and heavily featured throughout SMW's history.
The Heavenly Bodies were primarily involved in feuds with The Armstrong Family and The Fantastics, but not The Rock 'n' Roll Express.
Answer: False
The Heavenly Bodies were involved in prominent feuds with The Rock 'n' Roll Express, The Fantastics, and The Armstrong Family.
Chris Jericho, Glenn Jacobs, and Lance Storm were among the younger wrestlers who gained national recognition after being featured in SMW.
Answer: True
Several younger talents, including Chris Jericho, Glenn Jacobs (later Kane), and Lance Storm, were featured in SMW before achieving national recognition in larger promotions.
Brian Hildebrand served exclusively as a referee under the name Mark Curtis in Smoky Mountain Wrestling.
Answer: False
Brian Hildebrand, known as Mark Curtis, served in multiple capacities for SMW, including Head of Merchandise, referee, and sound director.
Chris Candido lost the NWA World Heavyweight Championship to a freelancer, Dan Severn, which led to SMW no longer having a basis for World Heavyweight championship matches.
Answer: True
Chris Candido's loss of the NWA World Heavyweight Championship to Dan Severn, a freelancer who chose to be a traveling champion, meant SMW could no longer host NWA World Heavyweight title matches.
After losing the NWA World Heavyweight Championship, SMW did not hold any other NWA titles.
Answer: False
Despite losing the NWA World Heavyweight Championship, SMW continued to feature NWA titles when The Rock 'n' Roll Express won the NWA World Tag Team Championship in April 1995.
Jerry Lawler was the last recognized SMW Heavyweight Champion, with his reign ending on December 30, 1995.
Answer: True
Jerry Lawler was the last officially recognized SMW Heavyweight Champion, with his reign concluding on December 30, 1995.
Bobby Blaze was the last recognized SMW United States Junior Heavyweight Champion, with his reign ending in 1995.
Answer: False
Bobby Blaze was the last recognized SMW United States Junior Heavyweight Champion, but his reign ended on July 29, 1994, not in 1995.
Who was crowned the inaugural Smoky Mountain Heavyweight Champion?
Answer: 'Primetime' Brian Lee
'Primetime' Brian Lee became the first Smoky Mountain Heavyweight Champion by winning a tournament at Volunteer Slam in May 1992.
Which tag team became the first Smoky Mountain Tag Team Champions?
Answer: The Heavenly Bodies
The Heavenly Bodies were crowned the first Smoky Mountain Tag Team Champions after defeating The Fantastics in a tournament final.
Which tag team, managed by Jim Cornette, was a consistent and heavily featured presence throughout SMW's history?
Answer: The Heavenly Bodies
The Heavenly Bodies, managed by Jim Cornette, were a consistently featured and prominent tag team throughout Smoky Mountain Wrestling's history.
Which of the following wrestlers was NOT identified as a younger talent from SMW who later achieved national recognition?
Answer: Paul Orndorff
Paul Orndorff was an established veteran, whereas Chris Jericho, Glenn Jacobs, and Lance Storm were among the younger talents who gained national recognition after their time in SMW.
What was Brian Hildebrand's professional alias as a referee in Smoky Mountain Wrestling?
Answer: Mark Curtis
Brian Hildebrand was widely known by his alter ego, Mark Curtis, during his tenure as a referee in Smoky Mountain Wrestling.
Who won the NWA World Heavyweight Championship tournament hosted by SMW in November 1994?
Answer: Chris Candido
Chris Candido won the NWA World Heavyweight Championship tournament held by SMW in November 1994.
What was the primary reason SMW no longer had a basis for NWA World Heavyweight championship matches after Chris Candido's reign?
Answer: Dan Severn, as a freelancer, chose to be a traveling World Champion.
After Chris Candido lost the NWA World Heavyweight Championship to Dan Severn, Severn's decision to operate as a traveling freelancer meant SMW no longer had a consistent basis for NWA World Heavyweight championship matches.
Which tag team secured the NWA World Tag Team Championship for the fifth time in April 1995, thereby enabling SMW to feature World Tag Team championship matches?
Answer: The Rock 'n' Roll Express
The Rock 'n' Roll Express won the NWA World Tag Team Championship for the fifth time in April 1995, allowing SMW to continue featuring NWA World Tag Team championship matches.
Who was the final recognized SMW Heavyweight Champion?
Answer: Jerry Lawler
Jerry Lawler was the last officially recognized SMW Heavyweight Champion.
Who was the final recognized SMW 'Beat The Champ' Television Champion?
Answer: Bobby Blaze
Bobby Blaze was the last officially recognized SMW 'Beat The Champ' Television Champion.
Who were the final recognized SMW Tag Team Champions?
Answer: The Heavenly Bodies (Tom Prichard and Jimmy Del Ray)
The Heavenly Bodies (Tom Prichard and Jimmy Del Ray) were the last officially recognized SMW Tag Team Champions.
The main event of Volunteer Slam in May 1992 was a tournament final for the SMW Heavyweight Championship.
Answer: True
The main event of Volunteer Slam in May 1992 was indeed the tournament final to crown the inaugural SMW Heavyweight Champion.
At Fire on the Mountain in August 1992, The Heavenly Bodies defended the SMW Tag Team Championship in a Barbed Wire Steel Cage match.
Answer: True
The Heavenly Bodies successfully defended the SMW Tag Team Championship against The Fantastics in a Barbed Wire Steel Cage match at Fire on the Mountain in August 1992.
The Thanksgiving Thunder events in November 1992 featured a single Steel Cage match for the SMW Tag Team Championship.
Answer: False
The Thanksgiving Thunder events in November 1992 featured a series of matches for the SMW Tag Team Championship, including a Falls Count Anywhere match, a Texas Deathmatch, a street fight, and a Steel Cage match, not just a single Steel Cage match.
Volunteer Slam II in May 1993 featured a multi-man 'Rage in a Cage' match.
Answer: True
Volunteer Slam II: Rage in a Cage in May 1993 indeed featured a multi-man 'Rage in a Cage' match as a prominent attraction.
The Heavenly Bodies defended the SMW Tag Team Championship against The Rock 'n' Roll Express in a 'Loser Leaves SMW' match at The Last Tango in Tennessee.
Answer: True
At The Last Tango in Tennessee, The Heavenly Bodies successfully defended the SMW Tag Team Championship against The Rock 'n' Roll Express in a 'Loser Leaves SMW' match.
The K-Town Showdown in August 1993 featured a main event between Bob Armstrong and Jim Cornette with The Big Boss Man as special guest referee.
Answer: True
The K-Town Showdown in August 1993 indeed featured a Lumberjacks with Tennis Rackets match between Bob Armstrong and Jim Cornette, with The Big Boss Man serving as the special guest referee.
During 'Golden Week' in March 1994, The Heavenly Bodies and The Rock 'n' Roll Express competed in a 30-minute Iron Man match for the SMW Tag Team Championship.
Answer: False
During 'Golden Week' in March 1994, The Heavenly Bodies and The Rock 'n' Roll Express competed in a 60-minute Iron Man match for the SMW Tag Team Championship, not a 30-minute match.
The main event of Bluegrass Brawl II in April 1994 was a 'Loser Leaves Town Steel Cage match' for the SMW Tag Team Championship.
Answer: True
Bluegrass Brawl II in April 1994 featured a 'Loser Leaves Town Steel Cage match' for the SMW Tag Team Championship as its main event.
The Night of the Legends in August 1994 featured a 'Coward Waves the Flag' match involving Road Warrior Hawk.
Answer: True
The Night of the Legends in August 1994 indeed featured a 'Coward Waves the Flag' match that included Road Warrior Hawk.
The main event of Thanksgiving Thunder in November 1994 was a 'Ghetto Street Fight' for the SMW Tag Team Championship.
Answer: True
Thanksgiving Thunder in November 1994 featured a 'Ghetto Street Fight' for the SMW Tag Team Championship as its main event.
Super Saturday Night Fever in January 1995 featured a 16-man 'K-Town Rumble' match as its main event.
Answer: True
Super Saturday Night Fever in January 1995 indeed featured a 16-man 'K-Town Rumble' match as its main event.
At Bluegrass Brawl III in April 1995, Tracy Smothers and The Undertaker faced D-Lo Brown and The Gangstas in a 'First Blood' match.
Answer: False
At Bluegrass Brawl III in April 1995, Tracy Smothers and The Undertaker faced D-Lo Brown and The Gangstas in a 'Loser Salutes the Flag' match, not a 'First Blood' match.
Shawn Michaels defended the WWF Championship at Super Bowl of Wrestling in August 1995.
Answer: False
At Super Bowl of Wrestling in August 1995, Shawn Michaels defended the WWF Intercontinental Championship, not the WWF Championship.
The SMW Tag Team Championship Tournament was held to determine the number one contenders for the existing tag titles.
Answer: False
The SMW Tag Team Championship Tournament was held to crown the first-ever SMW Tag Team Champions, not to determine number one contenders.
The Heavenly Bodies (Stan Lane and Tom Prichard) won the first SMW Tag Team Championship Tournament, defeating The Fantastics.
Answer: True
The Heavenly Bodies (Stan Lane and Tom Prichard) were indeed the winners of the inaugural SMW Tag Team Championship Tournament, defeating The Fantastics in the final.
The King of Kentucky Tournament was a multi-day event won by Bobby Blaze.
Answer: False
The King of Kentucky Tournament was a one-night event, and it was won by Brian Lee, not Bobby Blaze.
The NWA World Heavyweight Championship Tournament in 1994 was held because the previous champion, Shane Douglas, vacated the title.
Answer: True
The NWA World Heavyweight Championship Tournament in 1994 was indeed held to crown a new champion after Shane Douglas vacated the title.
Chris Candido defeated Tracy Smothers in the final to win the NWA World Heavyweight Championship Tournament in 1994.
Answer: True
Chris Candido emerged victorious in the NWA World Heavyweight Championship Tournament in 1994, defeating Tracy Smothers in the final match.
The Carolina Cup Tag Team Tournament was won by The Thugs in August 1995.
Answer: False
The Carolina Cup Tag Team Tournament in August 1995 was won by The Heavenly Bodies (Tom Prichard and Jimmy Del Ray), who defeated The Thugs in the finals.
What was the featured main event of Volunteer Slam in May 1992?
Answer: A tournament final for the inaugural SMW Heavyweight Championship
The main event of Volunteer Slam in May 1992 was the tournament final to determine the first SMW Heavyweight Champion.
What type of match did The Heavenly Bodies defend the SMW Tag Team Championship in at Fire on the Mountain in August 1992?
Answer: Barbed Wire Steel Cage match
At Fire on the Mountain in August 1992, The Heavenly Bodies defended the SMW Tag Team Championship in a Barbed Wire Steel Cage match.
What was the stipulation for the SMW Tag Team Championship match between The Heavenly Bodies and The Rock 'n' Roll Express at The Last Tango in Tennessee in May 1993?
Answer: Loser Leaves SMW match
The SMW Tag Team Championship match at The Last Tango in Tennessee in May 1993 featured a 'Loser Leaves SMW' stipulation.
Who served as the special guest referee for the main event between Bob Armstrong and Jim Cornette at K-Town Showdown in August 1993?
Answer: The Big Boss Man
The Big Boss Man served as the special guest referee for the main event between Bob Armstrong and Jim Cornette at K-Town Showdown in August 1993.
What unique match stipulation was featured during 'Golden Week' in March 1994 for the SMW Tag Team Championship?
Answer: 60-minute Iron Man match
During 'Golden Week' in March 1994, a 60-minute Iron Man match was contested for the SMW Tag Team Championship.
What was the main event of Bluegrass Brawl II: The Famous Final Scene in April 1994?
Answer: A 'Loser Leaves Town Steel Cage match' for the SMW Tag Team Championship
The main event of Bluegrass Brawl II in April 1994 was a 'Loser Leaves Town Steel Cage match' for the SMW Tag Team Championship.
What was the stipulation for the match between Tracy Smothers and The Undertaker vs. D-Lo Brown and The Gangstas at Bluegrass Brawl III in April 1995?
Answer: Loser Salutes the Flag match
The match at Bluegrass Brawl III in April 1995 between Tracy Smothers and The Undertaker vs. D-Lo Brown and The Gangstas was a 'Loser Salutes the Flag' match.
Which championship did Shawn Michaels defend at Super Bowl of Wrestling in August 1995?
Answer: WWF Intercontinental Championship
Shawn Michaels defended the WWF Intercontinental Championship at Super Bowl of Wrestling in August 1995.
Who won the King of Kentucky Tournament in June 1993?
Answer: Brian Lee
Brian Lee was the winner of the King of Kentucky Tournament in June 1993.
What was the historical context for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship Tournament in 1994?
Answer: To crown a new champion after Shane Douglas 'threw down' the NWA title.
The NWA World Heavyweight Championship Tournament in 1994 was held to crown a new champion after Shane Douglas vacated the title.
Who was Chris Candido's opponent in the final of the NWA World Heavyweight Championship Tournament in 1994?
Answer: Tracy Smothers
Tracy Smothers was Chris Candido's opponent in the final of the NWA World Heavyweight Championship Tournament in 1994.
Which team won the Carolina Cup Tag Team Tournament in August 1995?
Answer: The Heavenly Bodies (Tom Prichard and Jimmy Del Ray)
The Heavenly Bodies (Tom Prichard and Jimmy Del Ray) won the Carolina Cup Tag Team Tournament in August 1995.
Smoky Mountain Wrestling never collaborated with larger promotions, preferring to maintain its independent status.
Answer: False
In 1993, Smoky Mountain Wrestling collaborated with both World Championship Wrestling (WCW) and the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) to showcase its talent on larger national platforms.
The 'Gangstas' gimmick in SMW involved black wrestlers New Jack and Mustafa using props like fried chicken and watermelon, leading to accusations of racism.
Answer: True
The 'Gangstas' gimmick, featuring New Jack and Mustafa, was highly controversial due to its use of racial stereotypes and led to accusations of racism.
The 'Gangstas' gimmick strengthened the friendship between Jim Cornette and Mark Madden, who both defended it publicly.
Answer: False
The 'Gangstas' gimmick actually led to the termination of the friendship and an ongoing feud between Jim Cornette and Mark Madden, as Madden publicly criticized the gimmick as racist.
SMW's association with the NWA began after Eastern Championship Wrestling split away in August 1994.
Answer: True
Smoky Mountain Wrestling's brief association with the NWA commenced after Eastern Championship Wrestling's departure in August 1994, which left the NWA without a World Heavyweight Champion.
In 1993, Smoky Mountain Wrestling signed deals to showcase its wrestlers on larger shows with which two major promotions?
Answer: World Championship Wrestling (WCW) and World Wrestling Federation (WWF)
Smoky Mountain Wrestling collaborated with World Championship Wrestling (WCW) and the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) in 1993 to provide national exposure for its talent.
Which SMW tag team challenged The Steiner Brothers for the WWF Tag Team Championship at SummerSlam 1993?
Answer: The Heavenly Bodies (Tom Prichard and Jimmy Del Ray)
The Heavenly Bodies (Tom Prichard and Jimmy Del Ray) challenged The Steiner Brothers for the WWF Tag Team Championship at SummerSlam 1993 as part of SMW's collaboration with the WWF.
The 'Gangstas' gimmick in SMW, featuring New Jack and Mustafa, was widely accused of being what?
Answer: Racist
The 'Gangstas' gimmick, due to its use of racial stereotypes and props, faced significant accusations of being racist.
What was the outcome of the 'Gangstas' gimmick concerning the relationship between Jim Cornette and Mark Madden?
Answer: It caused the end of their friendship and an ongoing feud.
The 'Gangstas' gimmick led to a public disagreement and subsequent feud between Jim Cornette and Mark Madden, effectively ending their friendship.
Which controversial gimmick in SMW featured a uniform emblazoned with Swastikas?
Answer: The StormTrooper
The 'StormTrooper' gimmick, assigned to Chris Powers, controversially featured a uniform emblazoned with Swastikas.
When did Smoky Mountain Wrestling's brief association with the NWA commence?
Answer: After Eastern Championship Wrestling split away in August 1994
SMW's association with the NWA began in August 1994, following Eastern Championship Wrestling's departure from the NWA.
Smoky Mountain Wrestling's demise was primarily due to a lack of fan interest in traditional wrestling.
Answer: False
The primary reasons for SMW's demise included difficulties in securing a profitable television deal, operating during a wrestling recession, and the withdrawal of financial backing from Rick Rubin.
The last Smoky Mountain Wrestling show was held in Cookeville, Tennessee, on November 26, 1995.
Answer: True
The final Smoky Mountain Wrestling event took place on November 26, 1995, in Cookeville, Tennessee.
The main event of SMW's final show saw Jim Cornette defeat referee Mark Curtis.
Answer: False
The main event of SMW's final show involved the entire SMW roster attacking Jim Cornette, who was then pinned by referee Mark Curtis, rather than Cornette defeating Curtis.
Many SMW wrestlers, including Tracy Smothers and Boo Bradley, found work with WCW after the promotion closed.
Answer: False
After SMW's closure, several wrestlers, including Tracy Smothers and Boo Bradley, found employment with the World Wrestling Federation (WWF), not WCW.
The video library of Smoky Mountain Wrestling is currently owned by World Championship Wrestling (WCW).
Answer: False
The video library of Smoky Mountain Wrestling is currently owned by WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment), which acquired it in the 2000s.
The 'Curtis Comes Home' and 'Mark Curtis Memorial Reunion' shows were official SMW reunion events.
Answer: False
The 'Curtis Comes Home' and 'Mark Curtis Memorial Reunion' shows were unofficial tribute events held in memory of SMW referee Brian Hildebrand (Mark Curtis).
Which of the following was NOT a primary reason cited for Smoky Mountain Wrestling's demise?
Answer: Jim Cornette's retirement from wrestling
Jim Cornette's retirement was not listed as a primary reason for SMW's demise; rather, the promotion struggled with television deals, a wrestling recession, and the loss of Rick Rubin's financial support.
When and where was the final Smoky Mountain Wrestling show held?
Answer: November 1995 in Cookeville, Tennessee
The final Smoky Mountain Wrestling show took place in Cookeville, Tennessee, in November 1995.
What was the main event of Smoky Mountain Wrestling's final show?
Answer: The entire SMW roster attacking Jim Cornette, who was then pinned by Mark Curtis.
The main event of SMW's final show was a unique segment where the entire roster attacked Jim Cornette, culminating in his pinfall by referee Mark Curtis.
After SMW closed, several of its wrestlers found employment with which major promotion?
Answer: World Wrestling Federation (WWF)
Following the closure of SMW, many of its wrestlers, including Tracy Smothers and Boo Bradley, transitioned to the World Wrestling Federation (WWF).
Who currently holds ownership of the video library of Smoky Mountain Wrestling?
Answer: WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment)
The video library of Smoky Mountain Wrestling is currently owned by WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment), which acquired it in the 2000s.
What happened to the SMW Heavyweight Championship after the promotion closed?
Answer: Brad Armstrong declared himself champion and defended it in the USWA.
After SMW's closure, Brad Armstrong declared himself SMW Heavyweight Champion and continued to defend the title in the United States Wrestling Association.