King of the Ring(2016)

King of the Ring(2016) was a pay-per-view, which took place on June 26th, 2016, live from Washington D.C. There were three main events; the first saw Randy Orton and Batista face off for the WWE Title, the second saw Bray Wyatt face Stone Cold Steve Austin for the World Heavyweight Title , and the third saw the crowning of a new King of the Ring.

Background
This was a unique show in many ways; it was the first and currently only show to feature a three main event system, with two world title matches and the King of the Ring finals. This was the first Power 5 pay-per-view of the series, and the second dual-branded pay-per-view.

King of the Ring was scheduled to be an eight match card. Batista won the number one contender's chase that began at Judgment Day, to earn the right to challenge Randy Orton for the WWE Title. Stone Cold Steve Austin made his Universe Mode debut by defeating Brock Lesnar in Brock's open challenge before defeating CM Punk a few weeks later to earn a shot at the World Heavyweight Title. The four wrestlers left standing after qualifiers and elimination rounds were Triple H, Kane, Cesaro and Bad News Barrett. Triple H would face Kane, and Cesaro would face Barrett, with the winners advancing to the main event to fight in the finals. CM Punk defeated John Cena for theIntercontinental Title a few weeks before on Raw, and was scheduled to defend the belt in a rematch. Smackdown GM Teddy Long scheduled a triple threat steel cage match for the Women's World Title, as Nikki Bella defended against Natalya and Brie Bella. Sheamus and Drew McIntyre were each cost their shot in King of the Ring, Sheamus from an attack by Kane, McIntyre from poor officiating, so the Raw GM signed a match between the two, with the winner earning a world title match.

Event
There were four title matches on the card, with only one belt changing hands. Nikki Bella escaped the cage to retain the Women's World Title and Randy Orton retained against Batista with an RKO following more questionable officiating. CM Punk refused to defend against John Cena, so their match was cancelled. Bray Wyatt lost the World Heavyweight Title to Stone Cold Steve Austin, with the former champion taking two Stunners whilst covered in blood from a head wound.

The King of the Ring tournament was won by Smackdown's Cesaro, who defeated Bad News Barrett in the semis and Triple H in the finals. Triple H advanced by defeating Kane, after Kane was distracted by a momentary power outage.

Sheamus won the right to challenge for Raw's World Heavyweight Title, defeating Drew McIntyre with two Brogue Kicks.