What is battleground 2016?

Battleground 2016 was a professional wrestling pay-per-view event produced by WWE. It took place on July 24, 2016, at the Verizon Center in Washington, D.C.

The main event of the show was a triple threat match for the WWE Championship, featuring champion Dean Ambrose defending against challengers Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns. In a shocking turn of events, SmackDown Live Commissioner Shane McMahon announced that the winner of the match would become the exclusive champion of the SmackDown brand, as RAW would be introducing its own Universal Championship.

Other notable matches on the card included a Fatal 5-Way match to determine the #1 contender for the WWE World Championship, a match between John Cena and AJ Styles, and a bout between Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens.

Overall, Battleground 2016 was well-received by fans and critics alike, with many praising the quality of the matches and the surprising twists and turns in the storylines.