WWE SmackDown LIVE: April 9, 2019 Discussion Thread

[Chris]

The New Day celebrate Kofi Kingston’s WWE Championship win at WrestleMania ​

After 11 years of hard work and sacrifice, Kofi Kingston made the most out of his WrestleMania opportunity, defeating Daniel Bryan to become WWE Champion in his first-ever one-on-one chance at the title.


While Sunday was an emotional night for Kingston, his family and The New Day, tonight's edition of SmackDown LIVE will be cause for celebration. Big E & Xavier Woods are hosting a party for their friend. What will they have planned to celebrate the new WWE Champion?

The Usos and The Hardy Boyz square off for the SmackDown Tag Team Titles​

Jimmy & Jey Uso emerged victorious from a frantic Fatal 4-Way Match at WrestleMania, defeating The Bar, Ricochet & Aleister Black and Shinsuke Nakamura & Rusev to retain their SmackDown Tag Team Championship.


But The Usos will not get to rest on their laurels, as they will put their titles on the line tonight against The Hardy Boyz in the first ever battle between these two teams. Matt & Jeff Hardy have made it clear they’re on a quest to become the greatest tag team in all of time and space. Will that journey lead them to the SmackDown Tag Team Titles, or will they find themselves on lockdown in The Uso Penitentiary? Which set of brothers will emerge victorious from this huge first-time-ever showdown?

How will The Miz bounce back after crushing loss to Shane McMahon?​

Shane McMahon once again put his hands on The Miz’s father on Sunday at WrestleMania, sending The A-Lister into a rage that brought their Falls Count Anywhere Match all around MetLife Stadium.


But The Miz’s fury may have cost him. A superplex from a camera tower sent both competitors plummeting through a platform on the stadium floor. But upon their crash-landing, Shane-O-Mac was on top of The Miz, and he secured the three-count to win the battle.


There’s no doubt that The Miz was crushed that he didn’t get the ultimate victory over his former friend. How will he rebound?

Will the target on Becky Lynch’s back get even bigger?​

Becky Lynch may have had all the glory coming out of WrestleMania, but The Man has quickly learned that being a champion on two brands may be tougher than expected.


Last night, the Raw and SmackDown Women’s Champion emerged on Monday Night Raw to celebrate her victory. But when her celebratory speech concluded, Lacey Evans arrived. The Sassy Southern Belle, who has yet to compete on Raw and Smackdown LIVE, decked Lynch with her patented Woman’s Right punch, setting off a wild brawl with the double champion.


Will anyone on Team Blue follow in Evans’ footsteps and target The Man?

How IIconic will SmackDown LIVE be? ​

The WWE Universe was shocked at WrestleMania when Billie Kay & Peyton Royce took advantage of the chaotic nature of a Fatal 4-Way Match to capture the WWE Women’s Tag Team Titles.


Now that they’ve been crowned champions, just how IIconic do they plan on making WWE? Find out on SmackDown LIVE, tonight at 8/7 C on USA Network!

 

[Cwalker]

I’m interested to see how they book Kofi now that he has the title

 

[Chris]

I’m interested to see how they book Kofi now that he has the title

Same but I wouldn't get your hopes too high tbh

 

[Cwalker]

Same but I wouldn't get your hopes too high tbh

Gonna book him like Rey in 06 smh

 

[Jimmy King]

New Day celebration should be fun and Hardyz v Usos could be good.

 

[PHX]

Already know the new day thing is gonna get crashed so I'm just curious as to who it will be assuming they just don't try and make it Bryan

 

[Chris]

Already know the new day thing is gonna get crashed so I'm just curious as to who it will be assuming they just don't try and make it Bryan

Big E gonna drop him like Batista did Orton in '04

 

[Deezy]

Orton going to RKO someone and derail Kofi like it's 2009 all over again

 

[Kross Rhodes]

From KofiMania to KofiDown. We can't lose hope.

 

[PHX]

I really really hope not @Chris this is one of the situations where I don't want them to do the typical heel turn. The way they've supported Kofi and the way that Kofi is making it seem like it was a group accomplishment not just him is great and I think they should just keep them together.

 

[Kross Rhodes]

Orton going to RKO someone and derail Kofi like it's 2009 all over again

I'd mark out if he yelled stupid at him again for the culture.

 

[Kross Rhodes]

Big E gonna drop him like Batista did Orton in '04

I really really hope not this is one of the situations where I don't want them to do the typical heel turn. The way they've supported Kofi and the way that Kofi is making it seem like it was a group accomplishment not just him is great and I think they should just keep them together.

I've been predicting it for weeks and even Superstar Billy Graham said it would happen on Facebook.

Maybe they'll surprise us and not split New Day? Would be interesting if Kofi stayed on top and the rest went back after the tags.

 

[Chris]

I really really hope not this is one of the situations where I don't want them to do the typical heel turn. The way they've supported Kofi and the way that Kofi is making it seem like it was a group accomplishment not just him is great and I think they should just keep them together.

I'd be all for that too, it's almost refreshing to see guys go against the grain and just be friends but I still feel like it's coming. I'd prefer them not to rush it tho and build it for later and then maybe have Big E take the belt from him. IDK where that leaves Xavier tho bc I don't really want him siding with E but him being Kofi's lackey would be meh too. It's a shame bc he's been impressing me more this last year or so and isn't just "the third New Day guy" anymore.

 

[Deezy]

Superstar Billy Graham also said Kofi got to get on steroids

 

[PHX]

I'd be all for that too, it's almost refreshing to see guys go against the grain and just be friends but I still feel like it's coming. I'd prefer them not to rush it tho and build it for later and then maybe have Big E take the belt from him. IDK where that leaves Xavier tho bc I don't really want him siding with E but him being Kofi's lackey would be meh too. It's a shame bc he's been impressing me more this last year or so and isn't just "the third New Day guy" anymore.

I mean they have obviously planted the seed for the heel turn if they wanna do it esp given they actually helped get him the title shot by winning I just don't want any part of it. I'm not against a storyline where a heel tries to pit them against each other some way but ultimately fails just to show how strong of a bond they have but pulling the trigger I'm totally against it and in part cause I don't think it will be done right as far as how they will handle Big- E and Xavier after the feud would be over.