5 Biggest Things WWE Could Be Planning For SmackDown Live

After Monday Night Raw delivered a pretty disappointing episode, all eyes will be upon the blue brand to light this week with some fine blend of wrestling and entertainment.

With the Road to WrestleMania 35 gaining momentum, WWE could be looking to drop a bombshell on SmackDown Live to get things moving despite receiving such backlash for Raw.

Since more emphasis will be laid upon the #1 Contender's match for the SmackDown Women's Championship, there's a genuine possibility that something controversial would transpire in this bout.

Only two matches have been announced for the show with huge championship implications. The second one will see the Usos lock horns with the Bar in order to earn a future Championship opportunity at the gold.

Considering how clinical SmackDown Live has been, what could Vince McMahon be planning for tonight? Let's find out.

Here are the 5 biggest things WWE could be planning for SmackDown Live.

#1 Rusev announces a U.S. Championship Open Challenge which is answered by Mustafa Ali

With Rusev finally winning the United States Championship from Shinsuke Nakamura, the fans are expecting the Bulgarian Brute to appear in a more major role on the blue brand.

Considering that he is currently working as a face with his wife Lana, there's a genuine possibility that the company books him to throw a U.S. Championship Open Challenge.

Since there are many competitors yearning to get their shot at the gold, this could prove to be a solid opportunity for SmackDown to bring something refreshing on screen.

Where Monday Night Raw has constantly failed, SmackDown Live can prove a point by delivering a fantastic match between Rusev and Mustafa Ali.

While Ali was expected to lock horns with Daniel Bryan in the future, he could really carry a sensational match with the US Champion and deliver something good to the fans.

The end, however, could be interrupted by the King of Strong Style who is willing to get his gold back, with the finish also protecting Ali in the process.

#2 Samoa Joe joins forces with Randy Orton to hurt Rey Mysterio

Since the Road to WrestleMania 35 will start from the Royal Rumble, all the competitors on the blue brand would be looking to prove a point before heading to Chase Field.

With Randy Orton already targeting Rey Mysterio on multiple occasions, Joe could join forces with the Viper and inflict more pain to the Underdog.

Despite the fact that the Charismatic Enigma would interfere to break things up, the blue brand definitely needs all these men to destroy each other in order to prove their dominance.

Samoa Joe and Randy Orton are two heels I have always admired and with both superstars now sharing the same roof, they could really bring the best out of each other.

The Destroyer and the Viper doing whatever it takes to destroy the heroes WWE Universe so rightfully loves would be a thing of beauty and would coerce more momentum into these superstars.

#3 Nikki Cross arrives on SmackDown Live with SAnitY and announces her participation in the Royal Rumble

If there's a female superstar who has been excellent in portraying her character to perfection, be it the main roster or NXT, it is Nikki Cross,

Her lunacy has brought her many accolades from the fans with many wanting her to chase Asuka for the SmackDown Women's Championship.

Since SAnitY haven't done anything of promise as of late on the blue brand, it would be great if they accompany Cross and reintroduce themselves to the WWE Universe.

With Nikki Cross already being a popular figure in the women's division, the company could really use her as someone who eventually dethrones the Empress of Tomorrow.

While Becky Lynch and Charlotte are all rumoured to lock horns with the Rowdy One at WrestleMania, Nikki could provide the blue brand with a solid feud with her longtime rival in Asuka.

#4 Vince McMahon confronts the 'New' Daniel Bryan and the 'Real' A.J. Styles to heat things for the Royal Rumble

Judging by how things have transpired between A.J. Styles and Vince McMahon, the latter will certainly look to add more fuel to the fire tonight.

WWE are advertising the Phenomenal One to have a one-on-one confrontation tonight with the WWE Champion, the 'New' Daniel Bryan.

While these two possess all the credentials in the world to get the audience intrigued for their clash at the Royal Rumble, Mr. McMahon's inclusion could just add a little spark to this feud.

The Boss could either add a No D.Q. stipulation to the match or make things more intriguing by coercing both the competitors to tear each other apart tonight.

Since the Authority shares a tremendous history with Daniel Bryan, the WWE Champion's confrontation with the Boss becomes even more special and necessary.

#5 Charlotte and Becky Lynch pin Carmella at the same time to end the match in controversial fashion

Ever since Becky Lynch turned heel and destroyed Charlotte Flair at SummerSlam, there's an element of controversy that has surrounded both talented competitors.

While Becky continued to rise to prominence, the Queen's explosion at Survivor Series was widely applauded by fans after she destroyed Ronda Rousey.

Considering that they are both the talk of the town now, the company has to be very clinical while booking them whilst making sure that the fans enjoy what they are presented.

Among the three superstars who will be clashing to earn the right to face Asuka, Carmella is the more weaker one and she is genuinely there to take the pin.

Vince McMahon's willingness to push Charlotte and Becky Lynch to the top could see him book a controversial finish here, with both competitors pinning Carmella at the same time to end the night.