5 Biggest things WWE could be planning for SmackDown Live

After delivering a solid episode last week, WWE would be looking to finalize the proceedings for Survivor Series with another anticipated edition of SmackDown Live.

With the co-captains of the Men's Survivor Series team sharing such animosity with one another, one wonders what factor will Shane McMahon play in this high-octane rivalry.

The blue brand is yet to finalize their captain for the women's Survivor Series team, and while Charlotte might end up being the one, the blue brand could throw a battle royal to fill time whilst entertaining us.

Becky Lynch's incredible invasion has brought tremendous eyeballs to her bout with Ronda Rousey, and with the Man slowly solidifying her position as the next big thing, will the red brand seek redemption?

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Here are the 5 biggest things WWE could be planning for SmackDown Live tonight.

#1 Shane McMahon publicly applauds Becky Lynch for her heroism

Judging by how Monday Night Raw ended, it definitely feels like WWE is finally acknowledging Becky Lynch's killer attitude and could possibly catapult her to unimaginable heights tonight.

With Shane McMahon appreciating the blue brand's efforts to dismantle the red brand, there's a serious possibility that he confronts Becky Lynch and puts her on a different pedestal.

The Relentless One is everything that you want to see in a WWE Superstar today and her never say die attitude is bringing her tremendous accolades and admiration.

Considering that she displayed such ruthless aggression on Monday Night Raw, the social media has not stopped buzzing about her instincts, with striking comparisons to Stone Cold and CM Punk.

SmackDown Live starting off with a public coronation of Becky Lynch could be an absolutely stellar idea to bring some legitimate attention to her anticipated encounter with Ronda Rousey this Sunday.

#2 Continuing the personal animosity between Daniel Bryan, Samoa Joe, and The Miz

Samoa Joe's recent altercations with Daniel Bryan have turned pretty catastrophic for the Beard, with the Destroyer getting the better off the former WWE Champion on multiple occasions.

Moreover, the Miz's intervention as the Co-Captain of the Men's Survivor Series team could bring some excitement and anticipation to this feud.

All the male competitors on the blue brand will look to bring the fight to the blue brand whilst dealing with their own issues this Sunday at Survivor Series.

One wonders what role Rey Mysterio would play in this team with the Mexican Sensation defeating Andrade 'Cien' Almas to earn his spot in the men's team.

Considering that there were rumors of the Miz, Daniel Bryan, and Samoa Joe receiving a WWE title shot in the future, the creative team would be looking to capitalize on the already established animosity between the three.

#3 Nikki Cross' SAnitY enter the blue brand's team with a warning to New Day and the Usos

While Nikki Cross' much-anticipated debut felt disappointing last week, her return to the blue brand with the band could bring some chaos to the tag-team and women's division.

She might not be a participant in the Survivor Series team for the Women's match, but she could help elevate SAnitY by sending a straight out warning to the red brand.

There's no denying that the chaotic side has been directionless the entire summer, and their return to the blue brand could be promising if taken seriously.

They are a side that feeds on their opponents, and something of that stature tonight could directly propel them as the most dominant group heading into the Staples Center this Sunday.

Nikki's lunacy could be on full display in this segment and her character work could seriously gravitate some attention for the underrated faction on the blue brand.

#4 Contesting a Battle Royal to decide the Captain of the SmackDown Women's team

Paige announced the SmackDown Women's team last week, with Asuka, Carmella, Naomi, and Sonya Deville being the notable additions to the squad for this Sunday's traditional encounter.

However, Charlotte's inclusion in the team feels confusing at this point, with the Queen refusing to captain the blue brand on her previous confrontation with Paige.

Considering that the WWE Universe is still not aware of the blue brand's captain for Survivor Series, booking a short Battle Royal to decide the leader could be interesting.

Since Mandy Rose played a significant role to hype her position on the blue brand, she could very well factor in this stipulated encounter to gravitate some more heat.

While it definitely seems like Charlotte will end up being the captain, making her earn that spot would be a more babyface thing than just handing her the position.

#5 The Raw Men's team invades SmackDown Live during A.J. Styles' main event match with Jeff Hardy

Brock Lesnar's blockbuster bout with A.J. Styles could very well be a heavily promoted encounter throughout the night on the blue brand tonight.

Since the company has already drawn the lines between the two, the Phenomenal One would much rather focus on competing and doing what he does best.

A potential bout with Jeff Hardy could be solid and might bring some entertaining in-ring action to our TV screens, before the red brand pulls all their stops and invades the blue brand.

There's no denying that the red brand would be looking to seek redemption after what Becky Lynch pulled off on Monday night, and with Braun Strowman likely to cost Raw this Sunday, they could finally get the upper hand on the Go-Home Episode.

Ending the night with Drew Mcintyre and Braun Strowman running riot on SmackDown Live could be a fantastic way to build the hype for this Sunday's much-anticipated Survivor Series.

Edited by Amar Anand