5 things you need to know before tonight's WWE SmackDown Live (April 30th, 2019)

Kevin Owens has his eyes set on Kofi Kingston's WWE Championship.
Kevin Owens has his eyes set on Kofi Kingston's WWE Championship.

It's another Tuesday, which can only mean it's almost time for another edition of WWE SmackDown Live.

Still reeling from the 2019 Superstar Shakeup, the blue brand is now a much different place than it was last month, as new stars continue to make a name for themselves on their new home.

Also, a shocking heel turn last week by Kevin Owens has lit a fire under WWE Champion Kofi Kingston, who is still reeling from last week's beatdown.

And if that isn't enough, tonight we will find out who is willing to risk it all just a few weeks away from the Money in the Bank pay per view.

There has been plenty already announced for tonight's show but expect plenty of surprises along the way.

Here are five things you need to know before tonight's latest episode of WWE SmackDown Live.

#5: What's next for the Hardy Boyz?

Is the Hardy Party over for the SmackDown Tag Team Champions?
Is the Hardy Party over for the SmackDown Tag Team Champions?

The Hardy Boyz are regarded by many as the greatest tag team of all time, and rightly so.

Getting their big break in the WWF all the way back in 1995, the real-life brothers have held plenty of tag titles, and appeared in some of the company's greatest matches.

Though they are the reigning SmackDown tag team champions, reports that Jeff Hardy has been nursing an injury has put this latest reign into question.

This rumor has been given fuel by the fact that Matt has been tagging with Apollo Crews at live events, instead of his brother.

The Woken One has said that they will address this rumor tonight.

Could the titles be vacated tonight, and if so, who will be the next WWE SmackDown Tag Team Champions?

#4: What to do with the Big Dog?

The former World Champion is hoping to make SmackDown his yard but has faced opposition by the McMahons.
The former World Champion is hoping to make SmackDown his yard but has faced opposition by the McMahons.

Roman Reigns is a Superstar who has always worked to the beat of his own drum, but ever since the Big Dog came to SmackDown Live, things haven't been easy

Joining the blue brand during the 2019 Superstar Shakeup, Reigns certainly sent a clear message that SmackDown was now his yard, Superman-punching both Elias and WWE Chairman, Mr McMahon.

Last week, it seemed like Reigns was gearing up for a fight with McMahon's son Shane, until he was blindsided by Elias, as the pair delivered a beatdown on the former WWE Universal Champion.

How will the Big Dog respond to this attack, and what will the singer-songwriter, Shane and the Boss have to say about what is becoming a huge thorn in their collective side?

#3: Which SmackDown Superstars will risk it all?

Which Superstars from team blue will compete in the Money in the Bank ladder matches?
Which Superstars from team blue will compete in the Money in the Bank ladder matches?

In just a few weeks, the WWE will host one of its most exciting pay per views of the year: Money in the Bank.

A staple of the wrestling calendar, the show is centred around the titular ladder match, which has elevated the careers of many top stars, including Edge, CM Punk and Daniel Bryan.

Last night on RAW, half the players were announced, as Ricochet, Braun Strowman, Drew McIntyre and Baron Corbin will rep the red brand in the men's match, whilst Natalya, Naomi, Alexa Bliss and Dana Brooke will take part in the women's ladder match.

Tonight, we will find out which SmackDown Live Superstars will be entered into these matches.

Out of the eight total Superstars announced, could one of them become Money in the Bank?

#2: Becky. Bayley. First time ever

The Man will face Bayley in the first ever singles match between the two.
The Man will face Bayley in the first ever singles match between the two.

At Money in the Bank, Becky Lynch will have the challenge of a lifetime, when she defends both the RAW and SmackDown Women's Championships in separate matches.

First, Lynch will have to defend the RAW title against Lacey Evans, an opponent The Man hasn't faced before and will later have to defend the SmackDown title against long-time foe Charlotte Flair.

Before the pay per view though, Lynch will take on the Huggable Bayley in the first ever singles match between the pair.

One of the new Superstars to join the blue brand, the former RAW, NXT and Women's Tag Team Champion is hoping to have similar success on SmackDown.

A win over Becky 2 Belts would definitely be momentum and could lead to a SmackDown Women's title match down the line.

#1: How will Kingston respond to last week's betrayal?

How will WWE Champion Kofi Kingston respond to being attacked by Kevin Owens during last week's episode of SmackDown Live?
How will WWE Champion Kofi Kingston respond to being attacked by Kevin Owens during last week's episode of SmackDown Live?

Kofi Kingston may still be riding high as WWE Champion, but last week the hype-train faced a massive obstacle.

After replacing the injured Big E the week prior, Kevin Owens showed his true colors, attacking Kingston as well as fellow New Day member Xavier Woods.

With Owens' eyes fixated on the WWE Championship, Kingston is just the latest Superstar to be betrayed by the Prizefighter, joining a long list that includes Sami Zayn and Chris Jericho.

What will the Champion have to say tonight just seven days after being demolished by the Canadian Superstar?

And what will Owens have to say for himself?

Knowing Kevin Owens, it's more likely that his actions will speak louder than words tonight on WWE SmackDown Live.

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