WWE’s search for its next King and Queen of the Ring will continue with an exciting line-up for the May 10, episode of WWE SmackDown.
The two tournaments began on this week’s episode of Raw and will conclude at WWE King and Queen of the Ring 2024 later this month. The show will be the latest event from WWE to take place in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the first PLE related to the King of the Ring stipulation since 2002.
Men’s Matches on SmackDown
Two men’s division matches have been confirmed for the upcoming episode of WWE SmackDown with royal stakes on the line:
In a WrestleMania 35 rematch, AJ Styles will face Randy Orton in what will likely be an epic collision between former WWE World Champions.
With Bobby Lashley pulled due to an injury, Angelo Dawkins will take the All Mighty’s place in a first-round match against the Bloodline’s Tama Tonga.
Women’s Matches on SmackDown
New WWE Women’s Tag Team Champion Bianca Belair will look to keep her winning ways going when she takes on Candice LeRae.
Belair’s partner will also hope to advance when she faces Piper Niven, who was a finalist in the 2021 Queen’s Crown Tournament but lost to Zelina Vega.
It’ll be a battle of the Anoai-Fatu family when Naomi takes on Nia Jax with a spot in the Queen of the Ring quarter-finals up for grabs.
More from SmackDown
Tonight’s SmackDown will also see Cody Rhodes seek a new challenger for his Undisputed WWE Championship. The American Nightmare retained against AJ Styles at WWE Backlash France. Names advertised for tonight’s show at the Mohegan Sun Arena include U.S. Champion Logan Paul, Women’s Champion Bayley, LA Knight and AJ Styles. As always, the card is subject to change.