5 things you need to know before tonight's WWE SmackDown Live (December 18, 2018)

2: Who will the new Daniel Bryan face next?

Bryan retained the WWE Championship at Tables, Ladders, and Chairs, and is now looking for his next opponent.

Ever since he captured the WWE Championship, Daniel Bryan has become a changed man, and has shown this new, bad attitude on full display.

But at TLC: Tables, Ladders, and Chairs, Bryan proved that he is truly changed when he used every underhand tactic to defeat former Champion AJ Styles.

This victory from the former Yes! man seemingly closes this chapter of both men's careers, as Styles has had his rematch.

As the WWE Universe look ahead to the Royal Rumble, it will be interesting to see who will be the next Superstar to step up to Bryan.

Perhaps a new number one contender will be announced tonight, though I'm sure that Bryan will still be lecturing fans, with or without an opponent.