WWF King of the Ring 2000
Date: June 25th, 2000
Location: Nationwide Arena, Columbus, Ohio
This year's KOTR is headlined by the finals of the tournament as well as Triple H defending the WWF title against The Rock after winning back the title in questionable fashion on Smackdown shortly after Judgment Day. Also in non-tournament action: Val Venis beats Kurt Angle for the Intercontinental title and defends against Rikishi; D'Lo Brown regains the European title and defends against Tazz; The Acolytes win the tag titles from the Hardy Boyz and grant them a rematch at KOTR; Kane battles The Undertaker.
Card Highlights:
Pre-Show Match
Hardy Boyz (Matt & Jeff Hardy) vs. Edge & Christian --> Edge & Christian wins, they advance to the KOTR tournament as this match was to fill the 2 remaining slots in the tournament. Edge will face off with Christian in the QF round.
Tag Team Match
A classic high-flying opener that set the tone for the night.
Main Card:
1. Intercontinental Championship Match
Val Venis (c) vs. Rikishi
A brutal contest showcasing physicality, with Rikishi ultimately capturing the title in a surprise upset.
2. WWF European Championship Match
D'Lo Brown (c) vs. Tazz
Tazz wins a hard-fought match, capturing his first European title.
3. WWF Tag Team Championship Match
The Acolytes (Faarooq & Bradshaw) (c) vs. The Hardy Boyz
The Acolytes retain in a grueling match emphasizing power and resilience.
4. Special Attraction Match
Kane vs. The Undertaker
A dark, intense showdown with both legends demonstrating their supernatural personas, ending in a no contest due to interference.
5. King of the Ring Tournament Quarterfinals & Semifinals
Single-elimination tournament featuring top stars:
Edge vs. Christian (Quarterfinal)
X-Pac vs. Jerry "The King" Lawler (Quarterfinal)
The Rock vs. Chris Benoit (Quarterfinal)
The Big Show vs. Kurt Angle (Quarterinal)
Notable moments:
Edge advances with a surprise roll-up.
The Rock and Benoit deliver a technical masterpiece.
Kurt Angle showcases his Olympic skills against The Big Show.
Edge vs X-Pac (Semifinal) --> Edge advances with a Spear
Chris Benoit vs Kurt Angle (Semifinal) --> Angle advances with the Ankle Lock
6. WWF Championship Match
Triple H (c) vs. The Rock
A classic battle with interference from Shane McMahon. The Rock wins via pinfall after a People's Elbow, capturing the WWF Championship.
7. King of the Ring Final
Edge vs. Kurt Angle
An exhilarating final with high drama. Edge wins the King of the Ring crown after a spear and a victory roll, earning a main event shot at the WWF Championship.
Post-Match Celebrations:
Edge is crowned King of the Ring by Commissioner Mick Foley, promising to use his new status to propel himself to the top.
Date: June 25th, 2000
Location: Nationwide Arena, Columbus, Ohio
This year's KOTR is headlined by the finals of the tournament as well as Triple H defending the WWF title against The Rock after winning back the title in questionable fashion on Smackdown shortly after Judgment Day. Also in non-tournament action: Val Venis beats Kurt Angle for the Intercontinental title and defends against Rikishi; D'Lo Brown regains the European title and defends against Tazz; The Acolytes win the tag titles from the Hardy Boyz and grant them a rematch at KOTR; Kane battles The Undertaker.
Card Highlights:
Pre-Show Match
Hardy Boyz (Matt & Jeff Hardy) vs. Edge & Christian --> Edge & Christian wins, they advance to the KOTR tournament as this match was to fill the 2 remaining slots in the tournament. Edge will face off with Christian in the QF round.
Tag Team Match
A classic high-flying opener that set the tone for the night.
Main Card:
1. Intercontinental Championship Match
Val Venis (c) vs. Rikishi
A brutal contest showcasing physicality, with Rikishi ultimately capturing the title in a surprise upset.
2. WWF European Championship Match
D'Lo Brown (c) vs. Tazz
Tazz wins a hard-fought match, capturing his first European title.
3. WWF Tag Team Championship Match
The Acolytes (Faarooq & Bradshaw) (c) vs. The Hardy Boyz
The Acolytes retain in a grueling match emphasizing power and resilience.
4. Special Attraction Match
Kane vs. The Undertaker
A dark, intense showdown with both legends demonstrating their supernatural personas, ending in a no contest due to interference.
5. King of the Ring Tournament Quarterfinals & Semifinals
Single-elimination tournament featuring top stars:
Edge vs. Christian (Quarterfinal)
X-Pac vs. Jerry "The King" Lawler (Quarterfinal)
The Rock vs. Chris Benoit (Quarterfinal)
The Big Show vs. Kurt Angle (Quarterinal)
Notable moments:
Edge advances with a surprise roll-up.
The Rock and Benoit deliver a technical masterpiece.
Kurt Angle showcases his Olympic skills against The Big Show.
Edge vs X-Pac (Semifinal) --> Edge advances with a Spear
Chris Benoit vs Kurt Angle (Semifinal) --> Angle advances with the Ankle Lock
6. WWF Championship Match
Triple H (c) vs. The Rock
A classic battle with interference from Shane McMahon. The Rock wins via pinfall after a People's Elbow, capturing the WWF Championship.
7. King of the Ring Final
Edge vs. Kurt Angle
An exhilarating final with high drama. Edge wins the King of the Ring crown after a spear and a victory roll, earning a main event shot at the WWF Championship.
Post-Match Celebrations:
Edge is crowned King of the Ring by Commissioner Mick Foley, promising to use his new status to propel himself to the top.