WWE SMACKDOWN PRIMER 4/10: What’s next for Bryan and Shane? What’s next for KO & Sami? U.S. Title, Tag Team Title, Women’s Title fallout?

WWE SMACKDOWN PRIMER
APRIL 10, 2018
NEW ORLEANS, LA. AT SMOOTHIE KING CENTER
REPORT BY DANIEL PACHECO (@dannydodis)

ANNOUNCED BY WWE

• What is next for Daniel Bryan and Shane McMahon after beating Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens?
• Will “The Modern Day Maharaja” celebrate his newly obtained U.S. Championship?
• It’s Tuesday and you know what that means – new champions Luke Harper & Erick Rowan are on the prowl for new opponents after crushing the Usos and New Day at WrestleMania.
• The Queen Charlotte Flair defeated The Empress, is anyone worthy of a shot at The Queen?
• Raw invaded by new and returning wrestlers, Smackdown Live to experience the same tonight?

Daniel & Shane

A week ago Shane McMahon was cleared to compete at WrestleMania after undergoing an emergency hernia surgery discovered while he was vacationing with his family in Antigua. With that being said, Daniel Bryan – after years of being unable to compete in a WWE ring – decided to join the movement. Now that he is cleared by WWE doctors after suffering a career-ending neck injury Bryan joined Shane in defeating Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn at WrestleMania.  Due to Shane and Daniel winning their match, there have been some repercussions toward KO and Sami, now with their job status up in the air and a “possible TNA run,” what is next for Shane and Daniel?

Maja raja!

Do not hinder Jinder! After losing his WWE Title to AJ Styles, “The Modern Day Maharaja” did not dwell on his past failures.  He quickly decided to insert himself into the WWE U.S. Title picture intervening in Randy Orton and Bobby Roode’s business. While dealing with the preparation of dealing with two of the best single competitors in the business leading up to a triple threat title match at the Grandest Stage of Them All, Jinder forgot that Rusev Day was quickly approaching.  The Land of Opportunity awarded Rusev an opportunity making a triple threat match a fatal four-way. With the war over, “The Modern Day Maharaja” walked out victorious with his U.S. Title held high.  Will the new champion grace us with yet another celebration? Or will Jinder be all-business, seeking a new worthy opponent to defend his championship against at Backlash, as Randy, Bobby, and Rusev have proved to be not worthy of being in the presence of “The Modern Day Maharaja.”

Bludgeon Era

At WrestleMania the Bludgeon Brothers were meant to be the new Smcakdown Tag Team Champions.  After overcoming arguably two of the best tag teams on the Smackdown roster, the New Day and the Usos, the Bludgeon Brothers prove to the WWE Universe and everyone in back that the Tag Team Division is on notice.  With the Bludgeon Brothers dominating the Usos and the New day multiple weeks leading up to their triple threat title match, as well as winning the belts in their respective match, what is next? Will the Usos step up to the plate and invoke their rematch clause? Will the New Day cut in line demanding an opportunity? Or will a new team rise up in a time of darkness and challenge the newly crowned champions?

The Queen Woos the Empress

One of the most anticipated matches of WrestleMania had a little more on the line then the Smackdown Women’s Championship.  A blockbuster in the making as the most dominant woman in the business Charlotte Flair was surprised by an undefeated empress Asuka, who laid out the challenge after winning the first WWE Women’s Royal Rumble match.  After 914 days of being undefeated in a WWE ring, what came out to be a shocker of a bout the Queen Charlotte Flair proved she was ready for Asuka.  With their first match in the books and a great show of respect, it would come to no surprise if Charlotte and Asuka had a rematch. They both know they tore the house down and could easily do it again.  But will Charlotte give her foe another shot? Or will Charlotte celebrate her victory and look to another opponent? Who will step to the plate and take a swing at arguably the most dangerous women in the Smackdown locker room, Charlotte Flair.

Raw came down with a case of returns and debuts, will Smackdown?

With an Exciting weekend full of action in the books, NXT and WrestleMania set the bar high for any excitement to follow, or did they?  Monday night was the Day after Mania, which is usually a treat for the usual fan.  With the debuts of Ember Moon, No Way Jose, and AOP, along with the returns of Jeff Hardy, Bobby Lashely, and Samoa Joe it was a heart-stopping edition of Monday Night Raw.  With Smackdown still in New Orleans at Smoothie King Center tonight, it means we are still filled with a wild crowd.  With that being said, will Smackdown also be the victim to debuting and returning talent?  Who knows what to expect with Raw being a packed show along with a Superstar Shake-up around the corner. Expect the unexpected as anything can happen on tonight’s Smackdown Live!

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