3 biggest surprises that could take SmackDown Live by storm this week (30 April 2019)

The excitement was high after the Superstar Shake-Up, and SmackDown Live offered a great episode last week. With some faces, the company has freshened things up.

The arrival of Roman Reigns on SmackDown Live lifted the stature of the blue brand. The Big Dog faced the consequences of attacking Vince McMahon as Elias and Shane McMahon viciously attacked him. Moreover, a match between Elias and Reigns got confirmed at Money in the Bank. Another match was finalized last week as Charlotte Flair earned her ticket to face Becky Lynch for the SmackDown Women's Title.

Lars Sullivan continued his destruction as he mauled some superstars while Kairi Sane won his first singles bout on the main roster against Peyton Royce. Andrade and Finn Balor tussled in a non-title match as the latter pinned the former. Kevin Owens' heel turn was the most shocking moment of last week on the blue brand when the former Universal Champion assaulted Xavier Woods and Kofi Kingston.

The next SmackDown Live will be held at the Schottenstein Center in Columbus, Ohio. It is expected to be another blockbuster edition of the blue brand. Here we discuss three surprises WWE could be planning on SmackDown Live this week.

#3 Asuka and Kairi Sane could become the new Women's Tag Team Champions

Will it happen this week?

The IIconics have been struggling after winning the Women's Tag Team Titles at the Showcase of Immortals. Billie Key and Peyton Royce are getting pinned every week after WrestleMania, which has raised questions about their credibility as the representatives of the women's tag team division.

The IIconics won the twin belts from Sasha Banks and Bayley. They defended the titles against a local team on the SmackDown after WrestleMania, but it has been a downfall since then. Following the arrival of Kairi Sane and Asuka in the women's tag team division, they could be the one dethrone the current champions. Sane already pinned Peyton Royce, who is the one half of the IIconics, two weeks in a row.

Judging by the title reign, Vince McMahon's billion company might not keep them champions for a long time. Hence, it will not be surprising if the current title holders are forced to put their twin belts on the line against Asuka and Sane this week. The Japanese duo could win the tag team bout if they lock horns with the IIconics.

#2 Aleister Black could join Kevin Owens

Things turned ugly last week

Kevin Owens joined the other two New Day members just two weeks ago when Big E got sidelined due to injury. The Prize Fighter expressed his will to join the New Day on the Kevin Owens Show. Unfortunately, it lasted just one week as Owens shocked everyone by turning on Kofi Kingston.

In all honesty, Owens' run was bland after he returned as a face in Vince McMahon's billion dollar company. However, the excitement of the fans sky-rocketed after he turned heel and it was the highlight of the blue brand last week. Owens has been a bad guy in most of his career, and he brings out the best in him as a villain.

It is no secret Kevin Owens will be the next opponent of the WWE Champion, Kofi Kingston. Considering Kingston has Xavier Woods by his side, the Prize Fighter could get outnumbered by New Day. Hence, we might see a new partner of Owens who could be a credible back-up of the former Universal Champion.

Aleister Black became a member of SmackDown Live after the Superstar Shake-Up, and he could be a surprising partner of Owens. Although Black has been a face after making his main roster debut, he could be utilised more as a heel. Black has a dark shade in his character, and he could be more suitable as a bad guy. Moreover, it could put Black in the WWE Championship storyline.

#1 Bayley could turn heel and attack Becky Lynch

Charlotte and Bayley in action

The women's division of the blue brand got a massive boost when Bayley joined SmackDown Live. With the arrival of Bayley, Mickie James, Ember Moon and Liv Morgan, the SmackDown women's division is looking impressive. Becky Lynch, who is the holder of most coveted women's title of the blue brand, will put the blue belt on the line against Charlotte Flair at Money in the Bank.

The Queen locked horns with Bayley to decide the number one contender of Becky Lynch. Charlotte pinned the former RAW Women's Champion after delivering a Spear.

It is a shame how Bayley has been treated in the last few years. Apart from winning the Women's Tag Team Titles, the Hugger had a substandard run as a singles competitor. However, the scenario could alter if she turns heel and it will give a new edge in her character.

Furthermore, the Hugger gave a hint of a heel turn in her segment last week. Bayley has been a babyface from NXT, and it will be a new sight for the fans if she turns heel.

Since the fans are already exasperated by another feud between Charlotte and Becky, Bayley's inclusion could fuel the SmackDown Women's Championship storyline. Therefore, it will not be surprising to see a triple threat match at Money in the Bank.