King of the Ring tournament

Professional Wrestling

The King of the Ring tournament is a periodic WWE men's professional wrestling single-elimination competition, established in 1985. Don Muraco won the first tournament, while Oba Femi won the most recent tournament in 2026. The winner is crowned King of the Ring and, in 2002 and since 2024, also receives a world championship match at SummerSlam. It was annual for much of 1985 to 2002, later returning periodically, and its 2024 event was rebranded King and Queen of the Ring.

Established: 1985
Inaugural winner: Don Muraco
Most recent winner: Oba Femi (2026)

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Article: King of the Ring tournament (English Wikipedia)
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