The King character was created as a persona for the Tekken video game series by Bandai Namco Entertainment.
The King made his first appearance in the original Tekken game released for arcades and PlayStation.
The King character was redesigned and his backstory was more developed in Tekken 2, introducing his wrestling style and background.
In Tekken 3, King was given his signature multi-hit chain throws, becoming a defining aspect of his fighting style.