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WWE is loading up the card for the May 17 episode of WWE SmackDown.
As announced on the May 10 episode, Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes and Logan Paul will sign the contract for their title match at WWE King and Queen of the Ring. Paul was revealed as Rhodes’ next challenger on Friday.
Plus, the King of the Ring tournament will continue. Randy Orton will face Carmelo Hayes in a quarterfinal match after they both won in the first round on Friday. Orton beat AJ Styles, and Hayes defeated Baron Corbin. Tama Tonga will also compete in a quarterfinal match after he defeated Angelo Dawkins. He will face either LA Knight or Santos Escobar, who will clash at a WWE live event this weekend.
Likewise, the Queen of the Ring tournament will continue. Nia Jax will face Jade Cargill in the quarterfinals after they beat Naomi and Piper Niven on Friday, respectively. Bianca Belair, who beat Candice LeRae, will face either Tiffany Stratton or Michin, who will clash at a live event.
Announced Card For 5/17 WWE SmackDown
The announced card is as follows:
Cody Rhodes and Logan Paul sign contract for title match King of the Ring Quarterfinal: Randy Orton vs. Carmelo Hayes King of the Ring Quarterfinal: Tama Tonga vs. LA Knight or Santos Escobar Queen of the Ring Quarterfinal: Nia Jax vs. Jade CargillWrestleZone will have coverage of WWE SmackDown as it airs on Friday.
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