3 big mistakes WWE should have avoided on SmackDown Live this week (30 April 2019)

#1 No qualifying matches to decide the participants of two ladder matches at Money in the Bank

It was disappointing that this year's Men's and Women's Money in the Bank matches did not feature any qualifying matches. Considering the importance of the event, it seems to be another example of lazy booking on WWE's part. Alexa Bliss announced the names of both the male and female competitors set to take part in their respective ladder matches on RAW, and the blue brand also took a similar approach, devoid of any qualifying matches.

The Intercontinental Champion Finn Balor, Andrade, Ali and Randy Orton were announced as the representatives for SmackDown Live in the Men's Ladder Match; Mandy Rose, Carmella, Ember Moon, and Bayley were the four women to join the women's ladder match. Surprisingly, the participants did not earn the right to be in the ladder match, as has been the norm. This would have helped build some credibility for all the contestants, and given them some momentum heading into the pay-per-view.

If nothing else, qualifying matches also allow other superstars to showcase their singles acumen inside the ring in front of the fans - especially those who are usually not taking part in significant matches.