5 Biggest things WWE could be planning for SmackDown Live

After delivering a bombshell on Monday Night Raw, WWE would be looking to advance the proceedings for the Royal Rumble with an epic episode of SmackDown Live.

Since Vince McMahon has acknowledged the current crisis surrounding the company, there are sure to be serious alterations on the blue brand tonight.

With less focus on predictable segments and more emphasis on fresh-paired matches, the creative team could really gravitate the fans' attention towards their product before heading into 2019.

After dropping the SmackDown Women's Championship to Asuka in controversial fashion, the fans are anticipating Becky Lynch and Charlotte's next move, as they address the Ronda Rousey attack.

More significant emphasis would be upon the 'New' Daniel Bryan who vows to make the WWE Championship into a more sustainable belt, in order to change the world we live in.

Judging by what has been transpiring on the blue brand lately, will SmackDown Live deliver another biggie tonight? Let's see.

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

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#1 Nikki Cross answers Asuka's SmackDown Women's Championship Open Challenge but falls short to the Empress

This needs to be a war

Since the company has acknowledged the criticism that they have been receiving, they might kick things off with Asuka defending her crown in an all-out open challenge.

With Open Challenge becoming a thing in the WWE today, this could be an ideal time for Nikki Cross to return to the blue brand and make things work.

Her chemistry with Asuka is off the charts and would certainly bring something rejuvenating to the main roster, with both the competitors bringing the house down with their professional wrestling.

Considering that Becky Lynch and Charlotte would be looking to settle their war with the Rowdy One, it's inevitable that the Empress of Tomorrow needs a suitable feud for the Royal Rumble.

Starting things off in such splendid fashion would be able to keep the momentum going for the blue brand and would be pretty nice way to bring Nikki Cross into the limelight.

#2 Good Brothers earn their shot at the SmackDown Tag-Team Championships

This needs to happen

Since change is the only constant, the creative team will be coerced to bring something rejuvenating to the already established tag-team division on SmackDown Live.

While forces like the New Day and the Usos have received multiple opportunities, it's about time that the blue brand starts fresh and embraces its moniker of being the land of opportunity.

There's no denying that Gallows and Anderson are two of the most prolific performers in the world and have traveled the world mastering their craft and skills.

Getting an opportunity at the SmackDown Live Tag-Team Championships against the Bar would be an outstanding start and could literally help the blue brand establish itself as the A show.

Considering that the blue brand has always been keen on doing Battle Royals, booking something like this would eventually help the Good Brothers in establishing their urge to hold the Tag-Team Championships.

#3 The 'New' Daniel Bryan introduces a 'New' WWE Championship

The heel that is changing the game

While I have always admired the spirit of the underdog in Daniel Bryan, his character work as a heel on the blue brand is something to die for.

The 'New' Daniel Bryan possesses all the ingredients that the fans expect in a smart heel; a heel that embraces the old school in him and savagely taunts the audience for being delusional.

His new moniker is running riot on SmackDown Live and the WWE Champion is vowing to establish a new world under his supervision, with some fresh changes expected tonight.

Considering that he has applauded the idea of changing the strap of the most coveted prize in sports entertainment, the company could be looking to bring a new title on the blue brand.

Since this could be a more permanent alteration, this definitely brings more viewers to the product and would certainly prove to be beneficial in elevating the credibility of Daniel Bryan as a sensible heel.

#4 Samoa Joe continues to open the gates of Jeff Hardy's dark past

The Destroyer is getting more personal

There's no denying that Samoa Joe is one of the most decisive heels in the business, with an outstanding ability to get things personal with his opponents even if the feud isn't working.

The Destroyer's current altercations with Jeff Hardy have been terrific, with Joe constantly targeting Jeff Hardy for being a disgrace to his family and the WWE Universe.

While Joe's words have been crystal clear, the two are yet to lock horns in a singles competition after the rivalry went more personal.

Imagining Jeff Hardy going one-on-one with someone like Andrade 'Cien' Almas and Joe interfering the match to spill another dark side of the Charismatic Enigma could be incredible in setting the tone for the future.

Something like this certainly gives Almas the platform and victory he deserves and will also be beneficial in carrying this extremely personal feud between Joe and Jeff Hardy.

#5 Becky Lynch and Charlotte vow to win the Women's Royal Rumble

Things are about to get personal on the blue brand

With Ronda Rousey interfering and costing Becky Lynch and Charlotte the golden opportunity of walking out with the gold, things are about to get more personal tonight.

Considering that this is possibly the biggest feud of the year, the fans are anticipating what is next for Becky Lynch and Charlotte Flair on their Road to WrestleMania 35.

Since the road starts from the Royal Rumble, both the competitors could be looking to throw their names in the hat and vow to win it all at the Show of Shows.

Becky's ruthless aggression has brought her straight to the main event and this is the beginning of something special with the women's division on both brands.

It wouldn't be surprising if both Becky Lynch and Charlotte Flair vow to win the Royal Rumble and absolutely maul the Rowdy One at the Grandest Stage of Them All.