4 Potential Storylines for SmackDown Live next week (23 April, 2019)

#3 Vince McMahon orders Lars Sullivan to brutalize Roman Reigns

Last week, Roman Reigns was drafted to SmackDown, but soon after, The Big Dog made an enemy out of the Chairman when he executed his signature Superman Punch on McMahon. This isn't the first time Reigns has put his hands on an Authority figure, but McMahon could take immediate action by ordering the newly-acquired Lars Sullivan to brutalize Reigns.

Lars Sullivan has been attacking various superstars since his debut on the main roster - the list includes Kurt Angle, The Hardy Boyz, Rey Mysterio and R-Truth. Next week, we could witness The Freak destroying The Big Dog for putting his hands on The Boss.

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#4 Kevin Owens turns heel and attacks WWE Champion Kofi Kingston

There may be Trouble in Paradise for the WWE Champion next week (Image credit: WWE.com)

Last week, Kevin Owens hosted his talk show with his guests from the New Day, WWE Champion Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods. Big E is out with an injury, so Owens asked Kingston and Woods to be made an honorary member of The New Day. The duo accepted it and later on the three of them went on to defeat Cesaro, Rusev and Shinsuke Nakamura in a six-man tag team action.

Owens's run as a babyface has not been a hit - he even missed WrestleMania 35. It's time to turn Owens heel again since it suits him more. So, next week on SmackDown, Owens could turn heel and attack Kingston. It might seem a bit rushed, but with Daniel Bryan out with an injury, Kofi needs a new challenger for Money In The Bank, and Owens is an established star who can have a great match with the WWE Champion at the pay-per-view.