Wwe King Of The Ring Winners List

Ever heard of the King of the Ring? It's a WWE tournament where wrestlers battle it out for royal bragging rights and, you guessed it, a crown! Winning this thing is a pretty big deal in the wrestling world.

A Royal Lineage: From Harley Race to Xavier Woods

Let's take a hilarious hop through time and peek at some of the grapplers who’ve donned the crown. The 1985 winner, Harley Race, a tough old-school wrestler, instantly made the crown look legit. He was a legit tough guy, that's for sure.

Then we got the infamous Bad News Brown in 1988. Talk about an ironic name – he was terrible. Imagine him as royalty!

The Attitude Era Kings

Fast forward to the Attitude Era, the late 90s where wrestling got wild. Bret "The Hitman" Hart won in '93, cementing his already legendary status. Hart was popular for his skill and fairness, making it a deserved win.

1996 saw Stone Cold Steve Austin win, although he famously dubbed himself "King of Asses" because of backstage politics. That's one way to make a statement! Austin later gave the title to Jake Roberts.

Triple H grabbed the crown in '97. This was a key step in his journey to becoming "The Game" and a major force in WWE. Can you imagine him bowing to anyone?

The Ruthless Aggression and Beyond

The early 2000s were a mixed bag. Kurt Angle won in 2000, showing off his Olympic gold medalist skills. Angle was intense, funny and very capable in the ring.

In 2002, Brock Lesnar destroyed the competition to become King of the Ring! It was early in his career and showed the potential of the beast incarnate.

Sometimes, the King of the Ring win propelled careers to new heights. Other times? It was just a fun footnote. Booker T won it in 2006, later adopting the King Booker gimmick.

Recent Royalty

More recently, we've seen stars like Wade Barrett (2015) and Baron Corbin (2019) take the crown. 2021 brought us Xavier Woods, who literally cried tears of joy after winning! What a great moment to remember.

Did you know? The King of the Ring tournament disappeared for a while, making its return all the more special when it did!

Winning King of the Ring isn't just about the crown and scepter. It's about proving you're one of the best in the ring. It's a chance to make a statement, launch a new character, or just have a really, really good wrestling match.

So, next time you see a wrestler wearing a crown and acting all regal, remember the long and winding road of the King of the Ring. From stone-cold tough guys to teary-eyed gamers, it's a title that always brings a bit of fun and drama to the squared circle.