5 things you need to know before tonight's WWE SmackDown Live (January 15, 2019)
In just a few short hours, the WWE will host the latest episode of SmackDown Live, which will no doubt be feeling the fallout of last night's historic Monday Night RAW.
As the Royal Rumble pay per view draws nearer, more and more superstars will be hoping to add their names to the hat, with the Rumble match being the ultimate first class ticket to WrestleMania, and a chance to become a champion at the iconic show this coming April.
But before WrestleMania, and before the Royal Rumble, the men and women will have to survive what the McMahon family have planned for tonight.
Plenty has already been promised for tonight's big episode, and we're sure there will be a few surprises along the way.
Here are five things you need to know before tonight's edition of WWE SmackDown Live.
#5 An A-List birthday celebration for Shane McMahon
If you didn't know, today, January 15, is the 49th birthday of SmackDown's very own Shane McMahon.
Throwing caution to the wind like a man much younger, McMahon has been one of WWE's most entertaining stars since his debut decades ago, and being part of some of WWE's most shocking moments.
Now officially in a tag team with The Miz, the A-Lister has promised to throw Shane-O-Mac a birthday party to remember, though who knows what the former WWE Champion thinks his tag team partner will enjoy.
And with a birthday party in WWE, there's no doubt that some guests may be ready to crash the party.
Well, if there's cake involved with any WWE party, we all know what's going to happen...