SmackDown Live Predictions: April 24, 2018

Tonight's SmackDown Live takes place in Louisville, KY at the KFC Yum Center. After getting a plethora of phenomenal talent at the Superstar Shakeup, various new storylines have opened up with the new General Manager Paige sure to take some controversial but interesting decisions.

A couple of Superstars can make their debut, and we may finally witness a showdown between Daniel Bryan and The Miz.

Here are the predictions for this Tuesday's SmackDown Live:

#5 NXT Call-ups finally arrive?

A much anticipated debut for El Idolo? — A much-anticipated debut for El Idolo?

During the Superstar Shakeup episode, SAnitY and Andrade "Cien" Almas were the two NXT superstars traded to SmackDown Live. This Tuesday, the WWE Universe might witness the wrath of two of the most dominating performers in NXT history.

While SAnitY looks most likely to feud with The New Day, Almas would probably squash a local talent and slowly make his way for the United States Championship. A match with Jeff Hardy is certain down the line and will blow up the roofs when it actually takes place.

#4 What's next for Samoa Joe?

Possibly the most shocking name to come out of the Superstar Shakeup was Samoa Joe. Wasting no time, Joe laid out Sin Cara to waste before making a statement to the SmackDown locker room.

The possibilities for The Samoan Submission Machine are endless. A pursuit for WWE Championship is certain in the coming months, but for now, WWE might be building him up by making him destroy lower and mid-card talent.

Even a tag-team main event involving Styles, Bryan, Nakamura is not out of the question.

#3 A tough road ahead for The Iiconics?

Asuka made her official SmackDown debut last week when she saved Becky Lynch and Charlotte from The Iiconics and the new SmackDown Women's Champion Carmella. WWE was quick to schedule The Empress in a tag-team match with Lynch against the duo of Billie Kay and Peyton Royce.

With just one loss to her name, Asuka would be the obvious choice for the victory. But the Iiconics have not shied away from giving a lethal beatdown, a glimpse of which the WWE Universe witnesses on the SmackDown after WrestleMania.

It will be interesting to see how the Creative books the contest between the two teams, keeping both Asuka's and Iiconics' momentum in consideration. A win for the heels will cement their position at the top of the food chain.

#2 A sneak attack on Hardy?

The new United States Champion Jeff Hardy made his triumphant return to SmackDown Live which received a thunderous ovation from the fans. It is not to be forgotten that Randy Orton earned his #1 contendership for the US title two nights after WrestleMania, and a match between Hardy and him is bound to happen at Backlash.

A face vs. face match makes no sense, and there's a good chance Orton reaches his breaking point come Tuesday. Orton has always been in his comfort zone as a villain, and a sneak attack on Hardy on the upcoming episode would be the perfect angle for booking a feud between the two.

#1 Was it all a plan?

Louisville is set to witness a historic showdown between Daniel Bryan and The Miz. WWE had been building a rivalry between them for more than a year, and it finally looks to complete the full circle.

Big Cass launched a sneak attack on Bryan last week, and a possible reason may be Cass being an ally (or bodyguard) of The A-Lister. Cass' last heel solo run didn't get him over with the fans, and as Miz's right-hand, he might finally get to be liked by the people who earlier despised him.

There's a good chance that Cass comes out with Miz this Tuesday and wreaks havoc on Bryan on his behalf. Whatever happens, the Bryan-Miz feud will be talking point of 2018.

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Edited by Shruti Sadbhav