5 things you need to know before tonight's WWE SmackDown Live (April 9th, 2019)

WrestleMania 35 is in the history books and many fans are already considering it one of the greatest 'Manias of all time.

With over 80,000 in attendance at the MetLife Stadium, and millions watching around the world, WWE hosted a tour-de-force that saw some classic moments.

From a shocking opener that saw the crowning of a new Universal Champion, to The Man coming around and claiming what was hers in the first ever women's main event in WrestleMania history, last night's spectacle was one to remember!

But for the men and women of the blue brand, there will be no rest for the wicked, as the WWE gets ready to host SmackDown Live.

With a new WWE Champion leading the show, expect plenty of shocks and surprises in just a few hours.

Here are 5 things you need to know before tonight's WWE SmackDown Live.

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#5: Tag Titles to be defended tonight!

Will the veteran team add more gold to their trophy cabinet?

At WrestleMania 35, The Usos proved why they are one of the most decorated tag teams in WWE history.

Toppling the Bar, Aleister Black and Ricochet (or as I live to call them, BlackFlip), and Shinsuke Nakamura and Rusev, the Samoan Superstars retained their tag team titles in an exciting bout.

But just two days after this huge win, The Uso brothers will have to defend the SmackDown Tag Team titles against another blood-bonded pair.

The Hardyz.

The team of Matt and Jeff Hardy, of course, need no introduction and are considered by many the greatest tag team of all time.

Will the North Carolina natives add to their trophy cabinet, which is already groaning under the weight of championship gold, or will they become just the next inmates of the Uso penitentiary?

#4: SmackDown Live is IIconic!

The Aussie stars proved themselves at WrestleMania 35.

Henry Ford once said, "My best friend is the one who brings out the best in me."

Well at WrestleMania 35, Peyton Royce and Billie Kay brought the best out of each other and captured the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships in a huge 8-woman match.

Dethroning the Boss 'n Hug Connection, in a match which featured the Divas of Doom and Nia Jax & Tamina, the Australians are riding high on top of the women's division, and tonight bring their newly-won titles back to SmackDown Live.

Royce and Kay have never been shy, so expect the two to be ready to celebrate tonight on SmackDown Live

What will the two have to say just 48 hours removed from the biggest win of their careers?

And who will step up to challenge the IIconics for the gold first?

#3: What will The Miz do now?

The Miz came up short against McMahon last Sunday.

For years, The Miz was despised and loathed by the WWE Universe, many of whom thought that the reality TV star didn't belong in the ring.

But recently, even the most hardened of critics have had to give props to the A-Lister, who has earned the respect of countless fans, but not Shane McMahon.

Facing off against McMahon at WrestleMania, The Miz gave his all in a highly emotional match (which at one point saw Miz's dad enter the fray), but ultimately came up short against Shane O'Mac.

Though McMahon's win came in the most screwed up of manners, it is still a win, something that The Miz must be feeling terrible about.

After letting himself, his fans, and his father down on the biggest show of the year, where does The Miz go from here?

#2: The target grows for Becky Lynch

Lacey Evans tried to make her presence against Lynch last night.

At WrestleMania 35, Becky Lynch, Charlotte Flair and Ronda Rousey all made history in the first ever 'Mania Women's main event, though it was The Man who emerged the victor.

Pinning the former UFC star (in controversial fashion), Lynch is now the Women's champion of both RAW and SmackDown Live, and has cemented herself as one of the biggest stars in wrestling today.

As she found out last night on RAW though, it's often easier to win a title than keep one, as Lynch was attacked by Lacey Evans.

Those two title belts may as well be targets on Becky's back, as she now has become a wanted woman by everyone on both brands.

Whether it be former champions like Asuka or Naomi, to those who have never held the gold, expect fists to fly with The Man at the center.

#1: Who? Who? Who? Kofi Kingston! That's who!

Over 4,000 days after his WWE debut, Kofi Kingston realised his dream and became WWE Champion at WrestleMania 35.

In one of the emotional matches in recent WWE history, Kofi Kingston eleven-year odyssey culminated at WrestleMania 35 by winning the WWE Championship.

A historic title win for so many reasons, the New Day star is now the 51st man to hold the richest prize in the business.

Tonight, a huge celebration is planned, courtesy of the Champion's New Day brethren Big E and Xavier Woods.

What will the duo have in store for their friend and partner, who is now riding high as the top star of SmackDown Live?

Whatever they have in store, expect chills, spills and thrills tonight, though don't count out a certain former champion, no doubt still livid after losing the gold at WrestleMania, being ready to crash the party...