Wrestling Timelines: WWF vs WCW Invasion

13. Booker T Ambushes Steve Austin At King Of The Ring (June 24, 2001)

The WCW 'Invasion' finally picked up some momentum at the annual King Of The Ring pay-per-view in June. In the main event, Steve Austin defended the WWF Heavyweight Title against both Chris Jericho and Chris Benoit. During the match, Booker T made his presence felt, attacking Austin by the announce table and finally giving fans some real 'Us vs. Them' fare to sink their collective teeth into.
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