SmackDown results, May 10, 2024: The Viper strikes AJ Styles to advance to the King of the Ring Quarterfinals

A war of words erupted after Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes learned he’ll defend his title against United States Champion Logan Paul at WWE King and Queen of the Ring

Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes will go to war with United States Champion Logan Paul in a Champion vs. Champion Match at WWE King and Queen of the Ring. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #SmackDown

Nia Jax def. Naomi in a Queen of the Ring Tournament Match

The Irresistible Force takes on The Glow in the first round of the Queen of the Ring Tournament. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #SmackDown

In a hard-fought matchup, Nia Jax reigned supreme over Naomi with the Annihilator to earn her place in the Quarterfinals of the Queen of the Ring Tournament. 

Carmelo Hayes def. Baron Corbin in a King of the Ring Tournament Match

Him looks to call the royal shot against a tough Baron Corbin in the first round of the King of the Ring Tournament, presented by MAX. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #SmackDown

Although it looked as if Baron Corbin might have Carmelo Hayes on the ropes, Him found an opening and locked in the small package out of nowhere for the quick win. The victory allowed Hayes to advance to the Quarterfinals of the King of the Ring Tournament, a match presented by MAX. 

WWE Women's Tag Team Champion Jade Cargill def. Piper Niven in a Queen of the Ring Tournament Match

Fresh off her WWE Women's Tag Team Championship victory alongside Bianca Belair at Backlash France, Jade Cargill is set to battle Piper Niven in the first round of the Queen of the Ring Tournament. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #SmackDown

Withstanding a Chelsea Green disruption on the apron and an earth-shattering cannonball in the corner, Jade Cargill lifted Piper Niven to execute Jaded and advance to the Quarterfinals of the Queen of the Ring Tournament.

WWE Women's Tag Team Champion Bianca Belair def. Candice LeRae in a Queen of the Ring Tournament Match
 

New WWE Women's Tag Team Champion Bianca Belair will look to prove herself the royal-EST when she takes on The Poison Pixie in the first round of the Queen of the Ring Tournament. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #SmackDown

Although Candice LeRae fully capitalized on her partner Indi Hartwell injuring Bianca Belair's knee, The EST of WWE battled back to overcome The Poison Pixie with the K.O.D. and earn a place in the Queen of the Ring Quarterfinals.

Tama Tonga def. Angelo Dawkins in a King of the Ring Tournament Match

With Bobby Lashey not medically cleared to compete, The Pride's Angelo Dawkins steps in to take on The Bloodline's Tama Tonga in the first round of the King of the Ring Tournament. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #SmackDown

With Bobby Lashey not medically cleared to compete, Angelo Dawkins stepped in to battle Tama Tonga in the first round of the King of the Ring Tournament. When order broke down, Solo Sikoa and Tonga Loa took advantage of the chaos and unleashed a 2-on-1 beatdown on Montez Ford. The distraction allowed Tama to drive Dawkins into the canvas to pick up the victory and advance to the quarterfinals.

Randy Orton def. AJ Styles in King of the Ring Tournament Match

The Viper goes head-to-head with The Phenomenal One in the first round of the King of the Ring Tournament. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #SmackDown

In a main event where both Superstars left everything on the canvas, Randy Orton evaded the Phenomenal Forearm by grabbing the rope at the last second. As AJ Styles regrouped, The Viper hit the RKO out of nowhere to triumph and move on to the Quarterfinals of the King of the Ring Tournament.