SmackDown recap & reactions (May 10, 2024): PRIME time
Logan Paul vs. Cody Rhodes: Real Feud or Stunt?
This week's episode of Friday Night SmackDown set the stage for Cody Rhodes' next WWE championship defense against Logan Paul at the upcoming King & Queen of the Ring event in Saudi Arabia. The show highlighted a tense promo exchange between Rhodes and Paul, emphasizing Paul's claim to fame and Rhodes' critique of Paul's disrespectful attitude and reliance on underhanded tactics.
In other developments, Solo Sikoa took over leadership of The Bloodline in Roman Reigns' absence, with a suspicious claim of having Reigns' blessing. The episode also featured key matches in the King and Queen of the Ring tournaments, with notable performances from Carmelo Hayes, Randy Orton, and Nia Jax among others, advancing the storyline and setting up future confrontations.