5 things you need to know before tonight's WWE SmackDown Live (April 23rd, 2019)

In just a few hours, the Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Nebraska will play host to what is sure to be an exciting edition of SmackDown Live.

After last week's shakeup, the entire roster has been changed dramatically.

The shakeup, the thirteenth draft in the company's history, saw plenty of huge changes, including the relocation of former World Champions, the dissolution of tag teams and several huge call-ups from NXT.

And with the shakeup now in the history books, the men and women of team blue now need to look towards tonight, as the company continues to build on the road to the tenth annual Money in the Bank pay per view.

Here are five things you need to know before tonight's edition of WWE SmackDown Live.

#5: The Man to come face-to-face with The Queen

Becky Two Belts will meet face to face with her old foe tonight.

It's safe to say that the main event of WrestleMania 35 did not quite happen as Charlotte Flair had hoped.

Entering the first women's main event in Mania history as SmackDown Women's Champion, Flair lost her title to Becky Lynch, who also captured the RAW Women's Title from Ronda Rousey.

Tonight on SmackDown Live, Flair and Lynch will meet face-to-face for the first time since the showcase of the immortals.

There's no love lost between these two Superstars, who at one point were like sisters, but have spent the majority of the past year battling each other on TV and pay per view.

What will both women have to say tonight on SmackDown Live?

And what will Lynch have to say about her upcoming opponent Lacey Evans, who will challenge the Man for the RAW Women's title at Money in the Bank.

#4: The Finn-tercontinental Champion

Balor faced Ali last week on his SmackDown debut.

There were plenty of changes in last week's Superstar shakeup, but one huge star that has now become a part of SmackDown Live is Intercontinental Champion Finn Balor.

Balor, who joined Monday Night RAW as part of the 2016 Brand Extension, had his first match on the blue brand last week, and will no doubt be looking to make a name for himself in his new home.

Of course, the title he wears around his waist may as well be a target, as there will be no shortage of Superstars lining up to take Balor's prestigious title, which has been held by some of WWE's all-time greats, including Shawn Michaels, Edge and Randy Savage.

What will happen tonight when Balor arrives on SmackDown Live, and who will be the first to try their luck against the Extraordinary man?

#3: Kingston Vs. Nakamura

Kingston will face a huge challenge when he takes on Nakamura.

WWE Champion Kofi Kingston has been riding high since claiming the gold at WrestleMania 35 from Daniel Bryan.

As one-third of the New Day, Kofi's positivity is practically infectious, and though the group will have to go without Big E for a while due to an injury, Kevin 'Big O' Owens is proving to be a capable replacement.

Tonight, Kingston faces one of his toughest challenges, when he goes up against Shinsuke Nakamura.

A former two-time NXT and two-time United States Champion, the Japanese star is hoping that a victory over the Ghanian Champion tonight will put him back in contention for the WWE title.

And though Kingston will have backup in the form of Owens and Xavier Woods, the king of Strong Style won't be going into the match solo either, being accompanied by Rusev and Lana.

#2: How will the new team blue recruits fair?

Kairi Sane, Ember Moon and Bayley are just some of the SmackDown Live recruits.

Last week, the landscape of the WWE changed dramatically thanks to the Superstar shakeup.

Throughout the two-night event, the SmackDown Live roster lost some top stars, including former World Champions The Miz, Rey Mysterio, AJ Styles.

With that said, the blue brand did get some incredible Superstars in return, such as Intercontinental Champion Finn Balor, Elias and most notably Roman Reigns.

But with the 2019 shakeup now in the past, the new SmackDown recruits will have to leave their mark on the A-Show and will get the chance to do so tonight.

What new alliances will form?

Will old wounds be re-opened between former foes?

Either way, expect tonight to be an explosive episode as the men and women of the RAW roster reel from one of the biggest shakeups of all time.

#1: The Big Dog faces the boss

Reigns dropped the boss with a Superman Punch last week.

Last week, the biggest acquisition in SmackDown Live history made his presence felt, and his name is Roman Reigns.

Interrupting a performance by Elias (something the Living Truth should be used to at this point), Reigns demolished the artist, something that drew the ire of WWE Chairman, Mr McMahon.

The bad blood between McMahon and Reigns has been long-documented, and Reigns added the latest chapter to this war last week, attacking the boss.

Dropping both Elias and McMahon with the Superman Punch, Reigns has declared SmackDown Live his yard, though may not be staying for long.

After all, the WWE Universe know that wronging the Chairman of the board rarely works out for any WWE Superstar.

What punishment will the Big Dog face after his brazen actions last week? Find out tonight on SmackDown Live.