Watch WWE King of the Ring 2002 Test vs. Brock Lesnar | King of the Ring Semifinal Match

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The Historic Context of the 2002 Event

This was a landmark show for several reasons:

  • The Final PPV: It was the last King of the Ring event to be produced as a traditional pay-per-view until its revival in 2024 .
  • High Stakes: For the first (and until 2024, the only) time, the tournament winner received a guaranteed WWE Undisputed Championship match at SummerSlam, not just a crown .
  • The Birth of a Legend: The tournament victory launched the main event career of a rookie, “The Next Big Thing” Brock Lesnar .

Event Results

Here is the card for the night. The tournament began earlier in the evening with the semifinals and concluded with the final match .

MatchStipulationWinner
Rob Van Dam vs. Chris JerichoKing of the Ring Semi-FinalRob Van Dam 
Brock Lesnar (w/ Paul Heyman) vs. TestKing of the Ring Semi-FinalBrock Lesnar 
The Hurricane (c) vs. Jamie Noble (w/ Nidia)Singles match for the WWE Cruiserweight ChampionshipJamie Noble (New Champion) 
Ric Flair vs. Eddie GuerreroSingles matchRic Flair 
Trish Stratus (c) vs. Molly HollySingles match for the WWE Women’s ChampionshipMolly Holly (New Champion) 
Hollywood Hulk Hogan vs. Kurt AngleSingles matchKurt Angle 
Rob Van Dam vs. Brock LesnarKing of the Ring 2002 FinalBrock Lesnar (Winner) 
The Undertaker (c) vs. Triple H (Result: Double Disqualification)Singles match for the WWE Undisputed ChampionshipNo Contest (The Undertaker retained) 

Detailed Match Highlights

The Final Match
The tournament final featured a clash of styles. Rob Van Dam used his quick kicks and high-flying offense to take down the massive Brock Lesnar. Despite RVD hitting a Five-Star Frog Splash, Lesnar’s manager Paul Heyman interfered to buy his client time. Lesnar recovered and caught RVD mid-air to deliver the F-5, securing the victory and his future title shot .

The Main Event Drama
The WWE Championship match between The Undertaker and Triple H descended into chaos. Midway through, The Rock came out to observe. After a collision with the referee, The Rock was pulled into the brawl. The finish saw The Rock hit Triple H with a chair (intended for Taker), and Triple H accidentally hit the referee. After a low blow from The Undertaker, Taker pinned Triple H with a roll-up as a groggy referee made the count .

What Happened Next?

Brock Lesnar made good on his guaranteed opportunity. At SummerSlam 2002, Brock Lesnar defeated The Rock to win the WWE Undisputed Championship, beginning his historic reign as the youngest champion in WWE history at the time