Triple H: 25 Greatest Moments From 25 Years In WWE

7. King Of The Ring

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OK, so Triple H hated wearing that awful crown when he became King Of The Ring in 1997, and it's not like either of his pay-per-view matches were stand out classics on the night. Nonetheless, becoming 'King' was a big step forwards for the man.

He'd been poised to win the tourney one year earlier before the 'Curtain Call' changed Vince McMahon's mind and put Hunter in the dog house. 12 months on, he was finally moving in the right direction again.

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