WWE King of the Ring 1996
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Synopsis
King of the Ring (1996) was the fourth annual King of the Ring. The event took place on June 23, 1996 from the MECCA Arena in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The main event was a standard wrestling match for the WWF Championship. Shawn Michaels competed against British Bulldog, with Mr. Perfect serving as the special guest enforcer. The undercard featured the 1996 King of the Ring tournament. Other matches on the undercard included a WWF Intercontinental Championship match between champion Goldust and challenger Ahmed Johnson, Mankind versus The Undertaker, Ultimate Warrior versus Jerry "The King" Lawler and a WWF Tag Team Championship match between champions The Smoking Gunns and challengers The Godwinns.
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King Of The Ring 1996 Free-For-All Pre-Show
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-07-11
Top Cast
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Michael Hickenbottom
Shawn Michaels
David Smith
The British Bulldog
Curt Hennig
Mr. Perfect (Referee)
Jim Hellwig
The Ultimate Warrior
Jerry Lawler
Jerry "The King" Lawler
Mark Calaway
The Undertaker
Mick Foley
Mankind
Steve Austin
Stone Cold Steve Austin
Aurelian Smith Jr.
Jake "The Snake" Roberts
Leon White
Big Van Vader
Marc Mero
"Wildman" Marc Mero
Dustin Runnels
Goldust
Tony Norris
Ahmed Johnson
Monty Sopp
Billy Gunn
Michael Polchlopek
Bart Gunn
Mark Canterbury
Henry O. Godwinn
Dennis Knight
Phineas I. Godwinn
Brian Pillman
Brian Pillman (Interview)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vince McMahon
- Screenplay & Story
- Vince McMahon, Bruce Prichard, Pat Patterson, Jim Cornette
- Original Title
- WWE King of the Ring 1996
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 50m
- Production Studios
- World Wrestling Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vince McMahon
Vince McMahon, Bruce Prichard, Pat Patterson, Jim Cornette
Department Leadership Roster
Vince McMahon
Director
Vince McMahon
Writer
Bruce Prichard
Writer
Pat Patterson
Writer
Jim Cornette
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About WWE King of the Ring 1996
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What is WWE King of the Ring 1996 about?
King of the Ring (1996) was the fourth annual King of the Ring. The event took place on June 23, 1996 from the MECCA Arena in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The main event was a standard wrestling match for the WWF Championship. Shawn Michaels competed against British Bulldog, with Mr. Perfect serving as the special guest enforcer. The undercard featured the 1996 King of the Ring tournament. Other matches on the undercard included a WWF Intercontinental Championship match between champion Goldust and challenger Ahmed Johnson, Mankind versus The Undertaker, Ultimate Warrior versus Jerry "The King" Lawler and a WWF Tag Team Championship match between champions The Smoking Gunns and challengers The Godwinns.
Who directed WWE King of the Ring 1996?
WWE King of the Ring 1996 was directed by Vince McMahon.
Who stars in WWE King of the Ring 1996?
The principal cast of WWE King of the Ring 1996 includes Michael Hickenbottom, David Smith, Curt Hennig, Jim Hellwig, Jerry Lawler.
When was WWE King of the Ring 1996 released and how long is it?
WWE King of the Ring 1996 was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 2h 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for WWE King of the Ring 1996?
WWE King of the Ring 1996 holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).