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The Backstage Bloodline Mystery
The Bloodline locker room has been ransacked! The General Manager has been locked in a gear crate, and the Tribal Chief is absolutely furious. We need to find the culprit before the main event begins.
Suspects
Possible suspects
Cross off a row as each clue rules it out. On screen, tap a row.
21 of 21 still in play
| Name | signature move | stolen championship gear | fighting stance | hair style | sudden distraction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Heyman | Tight Guillotine | Tag Team Belt | Right-handed stance | Wild curls | Blinding lights |
| Shinsuke Nakamura | Tight Guillotine | Tag Team Belt | Right-handed stance | Slicked back | Blinding lights |
| Roman Reigns | Tight Guillotine | Red Solo Cup | Left-handed stance | Tightly braided | Steel chair clang |
| Logan Paul | Samoan Spike | Red Solo Cup | Left-handed stance | Wild curls | Blinding lights |
| Tonga Loa | Samoan Spike | Red Solo Cup | Left-handed stance | Wild curls | Loud crowd boos |
| Kevin Owens | Helluva Kick | Ula Fala Necklace | Left-handed stance | Wild curls | Loud crowd boos |
| Gunther | Double Superkick | Ula Fala Necklace | Left-handed stance | Wild curls | Blinding lights |
| Randy Orton | Running Spear | Red Solo Cup | Right-handed stance | Tightly braided | Blinding lights |
| Jacob Fatu | Running Spear | Undisputed Title | Left-handed stance | Slicked back | Loud crowd boos |
| Jimmy Uso | Double Superkick | Undisputed Title | Left-handed stance | Slicked back | Blinding lights |
| Rey Mysterio | Tight Guillotine | Ula Fala Necklace | Left-handed stance | Wild curls | Blinding lights |
| Damian Priest | Helluva Kick | Undisputed Title | Right-handed stance | Wild curls | Loud crowd boos |
| AJ Styles | Tight Guillotine | Tag Team Belt | Left-handed stance | Wild curls | Blinding lights |
| Drew McIntyre | Samoan Spike | Red Solo Cup | Right-handed stance | Wild curls | Steel chair clang |
| Finn Balor | Samoan Spike | Golden Microphone | Left-handed stance | Wild curls | Blinding lights |
| Sami Zayn | Double Superkick | Red Solo Cup | Right-handed stance | Tightly braided | Loud crowd boos |
| Jey Uso | Tight Guillotine | Undisputed Title | Left-handed stance | Slicked back | Steel chair clang |
| Seth Rollins | Double Superkick | Tag Team Belt | Left-handed stance | Slicked back | Blinding lights |
| Bobby Lashley | Double Superkick | Undisputed Title | Right-handed stance | Slicked back | Steel chair clang |
| Tama Tonga | Running Spear | Red Solo Cup | Right-handed stance | Slicked back | Loud crowd boos |
| The Rock | Tight Guillotine | Tag Team Belt | Right-handed stance | Slicked back | Steel chair clang |
Clue 1
Place value
We compare the arena ticket sales using a bar model. The chart reveals a mismatch in security wristbands, showing us exactly what gear the intruder did not take.
Solve each problem to learn its letter. Then write that letter in every box that shows the same number, and read the secret clue.
T
60
300
900
200
7000
800
800
70
7000
2000
90
500
900
9000
2000
500
T
60
300
70
200
900
T
60
300
900
5000
500
800
90
900
2000
6000
7000
700
8000
500
10
300
500
2000
900
What is the value of the 6 in 92,565?T
What is the value of the 8 in 11,844?L
What is the value of the 7 in 82,791?C
What is the value of the 2 in 902,393?N
What is the value of the 1 in 254,919?P
What is the value of the 6 in 26,583?M
What is the value of the 5 in 15,777?G
What is the value of the 9 in 179,307?S
What is the value of the 2 in 568,299?V
What is the value of the 5 in 734,549?O
What is the value of the 8 in 98,402?R
What is the value of the 9 in 45,917?E
What is the value of the 9 in 425,796?D
What is the value of the 7 in 27,952?I
What is the value of the 7 in 65,570?A
What is the value of the 3 in 596,341?H
0/16 letters found
Clue 2
Multi-step word problems
To check the backstage security cameras, we must solve a multi-step problem to calculate the total frames recorded. The footage reveals the intruder's fighting stance.
Solve each problem to learn its letter, then write the letters in the boxes to fill in the missing word.
Awitnesssawthevillainwas .
L
34
43
86
55
29
14
50
D
43
D
S
55
14
50
C
43
Wrestling fan earned 2 VIP passes in each of 3 rounds, plus 40 bonus VIP passes. Then 12 VIP passes were lost. How many VIP passes are left?L
There were 276 championship belts in all. 15 championship belts were set aside. The rest were shared equally among 9 SmackDown crew. How many championship belts did each get?H
There were 700 VIP passes in all. 12 VIP passes were set aside. The rest were shared equally among 8 SmackDown crew. How many VIP passes did each get?F
There were 464 energy drinks in all. 34 energy drinks were set aside. The rest were shared equally among 10 SmackDown crew. How many energy drinks did each get?E
There were 393 championship belts in all. 8 championship belts were set aside. The rest were shared equally among 7 SmackDown crew. How many championship belts did each get?T
Wrestling fan filled 4 boxes with 3 energy drinks each, then found 2 more energy drinks. How many energy drinks are there in all?A
Wrestling fan collected 74 autograph cards in the morning and 76 autograph cards in the afternoon, then split them equally among 3 SmackDown crew. How many autograph cards did each get?N
0/7 letters found
Clue 3
Word problems
The locker room crew calculates the weight of the gym bags. This quick word problem reveals a clue about the hair left behind on the bench.
Solve each problem to learn its letter, then write the letters in the boxes to fill in the missing word.
Someonescaredthevillainoffwith .
B
41
66
69
42
73
69
42
27
66
69
27
67
T
S
Wrestling fan found 32 VIP passes yesterday and 9 more today. How many VIP passes in all?B
Wrestling fan lined up 7 rows of 6 energy drinks. How many energy drinks in all?N
There were 90 autograph cards. 17 were used up. How many autograph cards are left?D
Wrestling fan found 61 folding chairs yesterday and 8 more today. How many folding chairs in all?I
Wrestling fan found 39 energy drinks yesterday and 28 more today. How many energy drinks in all?H
Wrestling fan lined up 11 rows of 6 VIP passes. How many VIP passes in all?L
There were 37 autograph cards. 10 were used up. How many autograph cards are left?G
0/7 letters found
Clue 4
Bar model word problems
The catering manager looks at a large digit on the digital lock. Comparing the place value of the code digits opens the drawer containing a report on the intruder's distraction.
Draw a bar model to solve each word problem. Its answer reveals a letter — write the letters in the boxes to fill in the missing word.
Astrandof hairturnedupatthescene.
W
82
28
34
73
95
139
36
34
S
Wrestling fan shares 164 folding chairs equally among 2 teams. How many folding chairs does each team get?
draw a bar model
Answer:→W
One group collected 43 energy drinks and another group collected 30 energy drinks. How many energy drinks in all?
draw a bar model
Answer:→D
Wrestling fan has 68 folding chairs, packed 2 to a bag. How many bags can be filled?
draw a bar model
Answer:→L
Wrestling fan has 9 times as many championship belts as a teammate. The teammate has 4 championship belts. How many championship belts does wrestling fan have?
draw a bar model
Answer:→R
Wrestling fan used 4/5 of the folding chairs on the first day. The other 19 folding chairs were used the next day. How many folding chairs were there in all?
draw a bar model
Answer:→C
Wrestling fan shares 224 championship belts equally among 8 teams. How many championship belts does each team get?
draw a bar model
Answer:→I
The red team has 143 autograph cards and the blue team has 4 autograph cards. How many more autograph cards does the red team have?
draw a bar model
Answer:→U
0/7 letters found
Clue 5
Missing addends — the last clue
We need to find the missing number of championship plates to balance the display case. Solving this missing addend puzzle gives us the final detail we need.
First solve each problem. Then find each answer in the list below and cross that sentence out. One sentence will be left — that's exactly what the villain did!
Step 1 — solve these
25 + ___ = 36
30 + ___ = 40
19 + ___ = 31
2 + ___ = 6
9 + ___ = 18
39 + ___ = 44
28 + ___ = 31
31 + ___ = 37
9 + ___ = 16
17 + ___ = 18
31 + ___ = 33
Step 2 — cross out the sentence with each answer
1.The villain executes a running spear, then grabs the Tag Team Belt.
2.The villain lands a double superkick, then knocks over the Red Solo Cup.
3.The villain delivers a Samoan spike, then steals the heavy Undisputed Title.
4.The villain delivers a Samoan spike, then takes the Golden Microphone.
5.The villain delivers a Samoan spike, then swipes the legendary Ula Fala.
6.The villain lands a double superkick, then steals the heavy Undisputed Title.
7.The villain applies a tight guillotine, then steals the heavy Undisputed Title.
8.The villain lands a double superkick, then swipes the legendary Ula Fala.
9.The villain unleashes a Helluva kick, then takes the Golden Microphone.
10.The villain applies a tight guillotine, then grabs the Tag Team Belt.
11.The villain applies a tight guillotine, then swipes the legendary Ula Fala.
12.The villain delivers a Samoan spike, then knocks over the Red Solo Cup.
Solve it
Name the culprit
Choose the one suspect left standing.
Answer Key — The Backstage Bloodline Mystery
Culprit: Gunther (Double Superkick · Ula Fala Necklace · Left-handed stance · Wild curls · Blinding lights)
- Clue 1 (Place value): "THE VILLAIN DOES NOT HAVE THE GOLDEN MICROPHONE"What is the value of the 6 in 92,565? = 60 (T) · What is the value of the 8 in 11,844? = 800 (L) · What is the value of the 7 in 82,791? = 700 (C) · What is the value of the 2 in 902,393? = 2000 (N) · What is the value of the 1 in 254,919? = 10 (P) · What is the value of the 6 in 26,583? = 6000 (M) · What is the value of the 5 in 15,777? = 5000 (G) · What is the value of the 9 in 179,307? = 9000 (S) · What is the value of the 2 in 568,299? = 200 (V) · What is the value of the 5 in 734,549? = 500 (O) · What is the value of the 8 in 98,402? = 8000 (R) · What is the value of the 9 in 45,917? = 900 (E) · What is the value of the 9 in 425,796? = 90 (D) · What is the value of the 7 in 27,952? = 7000 (I) · What is the value of the 7 in 65,570? = 70 (A) · What is the value of the 3 in 596,341? = 300 (H)
- Clue 2 (Multi-step word problems): "LEFT HANDED STANCE"Wrestling fan earned 2 VIP passes in each of 3 rounds, plus 40 bonus VIP passes. Then 12 VIP passes were lost. How many VIP passes are left? = 34 (L) · There were 276 championship belts in all. 15 championship belts were set aside. The rest were shared equally among 9 SmackDown crew. How many championship belts did each get? = 29 (H) · There were 700 VIP passes in all. 12 VIP passes were set aside. The rest were shared equally among 8 SmackDown crew. How many VIP passes did each get? = 86 (F) · There were 464 energy drinks in all. 34 energy drinks were set aside. The rest were shared equally among 10 SmackDown crew. How many energy drinks did each get? = 43 (E) · There were 393 championship belts in all. 8 championship belts were set aside. The rest were shared equally among 7 SmackDown crew. How many championship belts did each get? = 55 (T) · Wrestling fan filled 4 boxes with 3 energy drinks each, then found 2 more energy drinks. How many energy drinks are there in all? = 14 (A) · Wrestling fan collected 74 autograph cards in the morning and 76 autograph cards in the afternoon, then split them equally among 3 SmackDown crew. How many autograph cards did each get? = 50 (N)
- Clue 3 (Word problems): "BLINDING LIGHTS"Wrestling fan found 32 VIP passes yesterday and 9 more today. How many VIP passes in all? = 41 (B) · Wrestling fan lined up 7 rows of 6 energy drinks. How many energy drinks in all? = 42 (N) · There were 90 autograph cards. 17 were used up. How many autograph cards are left? = 73 (D) · Wrestling fan found 61 folding chairs yesterday and 8 more today. How many folding chairs in all? = 69 (I) · Wrestling fan found 39 energy drinks yesterday and 28 more today. How many energy drinks in all? = 67 (H) · Wrestling fan lined up 11 rows of 6 VIP passes. How many VIP passes in all? = 66 (L) · There were 37 autograph cards. 10 were used up. How many autograph cards are left? = 27 (G)
- Clue 4 (Bar model word problems): "WILD CURLS"Wrestling fan shares 164 folding chairs equally among 2 teams. How many folding chairs does each team get? = 82 (W) · One group collected 43 energy drinks and another group collected 30 energy drinks. How many energy drinks in all? = 73 (D) · Wrestling fan has 68 folding chairs, packed 2 to a bag. How many bags can be filled? = 34 (L) · Wrestling fan has 9 times as many championship belts as a teammate. The teammate has 4 championship belts. How many championship belts does wrestling fan have? = 36 (R) · Wrestling fan used 4/5 of the folding chairs on the first day. The other 19 folding chairs were used the next day. How many folding chairs were there in all? = 95 (C) · Wrestling fan shares 224 championship belts equally among 8 teams. How many championship belts does each team get? = 28 (I) · The red team has 143 autograph cards and the blue team has 4 autograph cards. How many more autograph cards does the red team have? = 139 (U)
- Clue 5 (Missing addends): surviving statement (box 8) → Gunther25 + ___ = 36 = 11 · 30 + ___ = 40 = 10 · 19 + ___ = 31 = 12 · 2 + ___ = 6 = 4 · 9 + ___ = 18 = 9 · 39 + ___ = 44 = 5 · 28 + ___ = 31 = 3 · 31 + ___ = 37 = 6 · 9 + ___ = 16 = 7 · 17 + ___ = 18 = 1 · 31 + ___ = 33 = 2
About this mystery
- Grade level
- Grade 10 math
- Math topics
- Place value, Multi-step word problems, Word problems, Bar models, Missing addends
- Reading level
- grades 7-9
- Theme
- The Backstage Bloodline Mystery — set in the sold-out arena backstage during SmackDown
- Format
- Interactive online & printable worksheet with answer key
- Solution
- One unique, verified culprit among 21 suspects