5 things you need to know before tonight's WWE SmackDown Live (April 9th, 2019)

#1: Who? Who? Who? Kofi Kingston! That's who!

Over 4,000 days after his WWE debut, Kofi Kingston realised his dream and became WWE Champion at WrestleMania 35.

In one of the emotional matches in recent WWE history, Kofi Kingston eleven-year odyssey culminated at WrestleMania 35 by winning the WWE Championship.

A historic title win for so many reasons, the New Day star is now the 51st man to hold the richest prize in the business.

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Tonight, a huge celebration is planned, courtesy of the Champion's New Day brethren Big E and Xavier Woods.

What will the duo have in store for their friend and partner, who is now riding high as the top star of SmackDown Live?

Whatever they have in store, expect chills, spills and thrills tonight, though don't count out a certain former champion, no doubt still livid after losing the gold at WrestleMania, being ready to crash the party...

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