5 bold predictions for SmackDown Live (13th March, 2018)

WWE will head to the Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana and a much anticipated SmackDown Live show.

The show will mostly focus on the fallout from Fastlane, and with several top Superstars being advertised, it's safe to say that we are in for a show!

As the Road to WrestleMania continues to unfold, the expectations from the blue brand to deliver are sky-high. So, without further ado, let's dive deep into what awaits us tonight.

Here are the five bold predictions for SmackDown Live

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#1 Charlotte and Asuka join hands for one night only

The Queen and the Empress could team up tonight

Charlotte defeated Ruby Riott in a predictable yet well-booked match but her celebratory mood was interrupted when 'The Empress of Tomorrow' showed up and brought the house down.

Asuka has laid down a challenge, and with the WWE officially confirming the match, the build-up will most likely begin with another confrontation on SmackDown.

Considering this is a face vs face situation, the company would be looking for fresh alternatives to make this feud more thrilling than it already is. Expect the Riott Squad to interrupt this confrontation in order to set up a huge tag team match.

#2 Bludgeon Brothers will clear their WrestleMania plans

Will the Bludgeon Brothers address their intentions tonight?

SmackDown Live's tag team championship match between The Usos and The New Day at Fastlane was abruptly interrupted by the Bludgeon Brothers, who annihilated the two teams.

Judging by the viciousness displayed by the newly repackaged team, it makes sense that they could be clearing their intentions tonight in Indiana.

With the tag team match ending in controversial fashion and WWE featuring the story on their website, the company would certainly be looking to book a triple threat encounter at 'The Show of Shows'.

#3 Tensions surrounding the US Championship

Will the Viper survive what awaits him?

If there is a Championship that desperately needs some creative attention, it is the US Championship. The match between Roode and Orton seemed like it had potential, but the match has failed to excite the fans.

The WWE pulled off a shocker on Sunday when Orton defeated Roode with a classic RKO Outta Nowhere.

Jinder Mahal crashed the party instantly by trying to sabotage Orton's moment but both the Superstars were put to sleep by a Glorious DDT, courtesy of the former US Champion.

With the company looking to book the 'Grandest Stage of them All' with top quality matches, there could be a possibility that this US Championship feud gets fueled up with more additions.

#4 Shane McMahon drops a bombshell

Shane O'Mac is advertised to make a major announcement

WWE did a fantastic job by delivering a great Six-Pack Challenge Match at Fastlane on Sunday. However, there are still a lot of questions that need to be answered tonight, especially the furious altercations between Owens, Zayn and the Commissioner himself.

After an unintentional super-kick from The Prizefighter, Shane O'Mac cost the SmackDown's crown jewels an opportunity at the WWE Title.

There is a definite probability that the company will be settling in with another triple threat match around here, with Bryan's in-ring role still in jeopardy.

A major announcement is being advertised for tonight featuring Shane McMahon, and if history is any indicator, we could see him drop a bombshell tonight.

#5 AJ Styles and Shinsuke Nakamura confront in a heated encounter

Will these two brawl tonight?

The dream encounter is finally happening and with the excitement in the air, WWE could book something incredible between the two tonight.

AJ Styles and Shinsuke Nakamura have confronted each other on multiple occasions, but bringing them together with a completely different narrative could get the world talking.

WWE rarely books a face vs face feud, but it won't be a surprise if things heat up tonight with a warring collision.

Nakamura has been strongly booked, and while his main-roster debut has been satisfactory, the real Road to WrestleMania begins for him tonight.