List of King of the Ring 1996 Match Results
A complete match-by-match results list for King of the Ring 1996 on June 23, 1996, at the MECCA Arena in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
King of the Ring 1996 is one of the most historically significant pay-per-views in wrestling history. Stone Cold Steve Austin defeated Jake 'The Snake' Roberts to win the tournament and delivered his iconic 'Austin 3:16' speech during his coronation, single-handedly launching the Attitude Era and his own meteoric rise to superstardom. The main event featured Shawn Michaels retaining the WWF Championship against The British Bulldog.
| # | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Stone Cold Steve Austin def. Marc Mero Semifinal Match |
| 2 | Jake Roberts def. Vader via DQ Semifinal Match |
| 3 | The Smoking Gunns (c) def. The Godwinns WWF Tag Team Championship Match |
| 4 | The Ultimate Warrior def. Jerry Lawler A squash for the Warrior |
| 5 | Mankind def. The Undertaker A new rivalry is born |
| 6 | Ahmed Johnson def. Goldust (c) WWF Intercontinental Championship Match |
| 7 | Stone Cold Steve Austin def. Jake Roberts King of the Ring Final — The Birth of Austin 3:16 |
| 8 | Shawn Michaels (c) def. The British Bulldog Main Event — WWF World Heavyweight Championship Match |
This list is compiled from verified public records and reference sources. Last verified: March 23, 2026.
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