WWE SmackDown is live tonight from the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Florida! With just over one week to go until King and Queen of the Ring, we’re focused on more tournament matches. Let’s take a look at everything announced for tonight’s episode of WWE SmackDown:
WWE SmackDown card: May 17, 2024
Jade Cargill vs. Nia Jax (Queen of the Ring Tournament Match)
WWE’s official preview:
WWE Women’s Tag Team Champion Jade Cargill is set to go head-to-head with Nia Jax in the quarterfinals of the Queen of the Ring Tournament. The Storm advanced to the second round with her explosive victory over Piper Niven, while The Irresistible Force toppled Naomi.
Bianca Belair vs. Tiffany Stratton (Queen of the Ring Tournament Match)
WWE’s official preview:
WWE Women’s Tag Team Champion Bianca Belair is set to take on Tiffany Stratton in the quarterfinals of the Queen of the Ring Tournament. The EST of WWE fought through an injury to advance to the second round with her win over Candice LeRae, while Tiffany scored an impressive win over Michin at a WWE SuperShow Live Event last weekend.
LA Knight vs. Tama Tonga (King of the Ring Tournament Match)
WWE’s official preview:
LA Knight is set to go head-to-head with Tama Tonga in the quarterfinals of the King of the Ring Tournament. Yeah!
Knight fought his way into the second round with his victory over Santos Escobar at a WWE SuperShow Live Event last weekend, while “MFT” stole a victory over The Pride’s Angelo Dawkins with the help of The Bloodline.
Randy Orton vs. Carmelo Hayes (King of the Ring Tournament Match)
WWE’s official preview:
Randy Orton is set to battle Carmelo Hayes in the quarterfinals of the King of the Ring Tournament. The Viper slithered to the second round with his victory over AJ Styles, while Him scored a hard-fought win over former King of the Ring Baron Corbin.
Cody Rhodes and Logan Paul make Champion vs. Champion match official
WWE’s official preview:
Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes and United States Champion Logan Paul are set to make their highly anticipated Champion vs. Champion Match official in a WWE King and Queen of the Ring contract signing.
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