List of King of the Ring 2006 Tournament Results
A complete match-by-match results list for the 2006 King of the Ring tournament, which concluded on May 21, 2006, at Judgment Day in Phoenix, Arizona.
After a four-year absence, the King of the Ring returned in 2006 as an exclusive tournament for the SmackDown brand. The preliminary rounds were held on weekly television, culminating in a hard-hitting final at the Judgment Day pay-per-view. Booker T's victory fundamentally transformed his career, as he adopted the highly successful 'King Booker' persona alongside Queen Sharmell.
| # | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Kurt Angle def. Randy Orton Quarterfinal Match (SmackDown, April 14) |
| 2 | Booker T def. Matt Hardy Quarterfinal Match (SmackDown, April 21) |
| 3 | Bobby Lashley def. Mark Henry Quarterfinal Match (SmackDown, April 28) |
| 4 | Finlay def. Chris Benoit Quarterfinal Match (SmackDown, May 5) |
| 5 | Booker T def. Kurt Angle Semifinal Match (SmackDown, May 12) |
| 6 | Bobby Lashley def. Finlay Semifinal Match (SmackDown, May 19) |
| 7 | Booker T def. Bobby Lashley King of the Ring Final (Judgment Day, May 21) |
This list is compiled from verified public records and reference sources. Last verified: March 23, 2026.
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