3 WWE Superstars who won King of the Ring, the Royal Rumble and Money in the Bank

Edge is the first man to win all three historic accolades.
Edge is the first man to win all three historic accolades.

In just a few days, the WWE Universe will see the coronation of a new King of the Ring.

For the five men remaining in the tournament, the Crown could be a career-defining victory for them, though there are a few Superstars who have gone even further.

Though capturing the King of the Ring is a victory in its own right, some Superstars have also won the Royal Rumble, such as 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin, Bret 'Hitman' Hart and Triple H.

And whilst capturing both the throne and the Rumble match is nearly unheard of in WWE, there are a handful of stars who have done better.

Here are three WWE Superstars who won King of the Ring, the Royal Rumble, and Money in the Bank.


#3 Brock Lesnar

Lesnar became the third man to get the Triple Crown with his Money in the Bank win this year.
Lesnar became the third man to get the Triple Crown with his Money in the Bank win this year.

The most recent star to accomplish this Triple Crown, Brock Lesnar's journey would start shortly after his debut in the WWE in 2002, and end earlier this year.

97 days after his debut in the company, Lesnar would win the 2002 King of the Ring tournament and would capture the Undisputed Title later that same year.

After being screwed out of the gold by Paul Heyman at Survivor Series, Lesnar would win the 2003 Royal Rumble at entrant #29, winning the title for the second time at WrestleMania 19.

From there, Lesnar's journey to the Triple Crown would go on a 16-year break, as Lesnar left the company in 2004, and returned in 2012.

At Money in the Bank 2019, Lesnar shocked everyone by winning the titular briefcase and would cash in at Extreme Rules mere months later to win his reign as WWE Universal Champion.

#2 Sheamus

The Irish Superstar won the 2012 Royal Rumble match as part of his journey.
The Irish Superstar won the 2012 Royal Rumble match as part of his journey.

The second man to conquer this historic triple crown, Sheamus' journey began in 2010, when he became King of the Ring.

In a one-night tournament, Sheamus would defeat John Morrison in the finals to capture the crown, though his reign would be the start of a losing streak for the Irish Superstar, which ended in March the next year.

Just over a year after his coronation, Sheamus would continue his journey to the Triple Crown in 2012, with a victory at that year's Royal Rumble Pay Per View.

Entering the match at number a #22, the Great White would last an ironic 22 minutes and 22 seconds to win the contest, eliminating Jack Swagger, Kofi Kingston and finally Chris Jericho to win the contest.

This win was certainly better for Sheamus, who would win the World Heavyweight title in seconds at WrestleMania 28, beating Daniel Bryan.

In 2015, Sheamus captured the Money in the Bank briefcase as a heel and would cash-in in November that year, on an exhausted Roman Reigns.

Though his reign as champion was brief, Sheamus still made history completing the Triple Crown.

#1 Edge

Edge is the first Money in the Bank winner, and the first man to complete the Triple Crown.
Edge is the first Money in the Bank winner, and the first man to complete the Triple Crown.

Though others have come after him, Edge not only holds this distinct Triple Crown but is also the first man ever to do so.

The Rated-R's first historic win came in 2001 when he won the King of the Ring, though his journey to the throne was far from easy.

In a stacked final brackets, Edge would defeat Rhyno and the previous year's King Kurt Angle to claim the prize.

Under four years later, Edge would compete in the first-ever Money in the Bank ladder match at WrestleMania 21, and with the help of a steel chair, would make history as the first-ever winner.

Cashing in on a prone John Cena in January 2006, Edge would win his first of eleven World Championships, though his career was put on hold in 2009 when he went down with an injury.

Determined, Edge would battle to get back in the ring, and returned at the 2010 Royal Rumble as a face, at entrant #29.

Winning the match, Edge would not only make history on the night but would be the first man to accomplish this extraordinary Triple Crown.

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