Smackdown Live kicked off with the most unpredicted news of a new general manager being hired for the show. The crowd was delighted to know that Paige was the new GM replacing the former name, Daniel Bryan.

This was a good decision from the WWE officials as she can give a major booster to the ratings of the show is utilized properly.

There’s no doubt that her worldwide popularity will enrich the show to a big extent.

Great opening segment. Love that Paige is the new GM on #SDLive, it does change it up and I can see them doing great things with her as General Manager. Big match announced for later tonight, Daniel Bryan vs. AJ Styles! Wow!

— Wrestleview.com (@wrestleview) April 11, 2018

The two following matches on the show was not much hyped up with repeated lineups. We have seen The New Day vs. The Usos for endless times.

So, there was nothing new in it. The win for the latter mentioned team was also much predicted. The following match between Naomi and Natalya was a bore-fest for the fans.

WWE really needs to introduce something new for them.

Great way of debuting the Iconic Duo and an excellent way of finally having Carmella cash in her Money in the Bank. After weeks of teasing, they finally had her cash it in and win. Everyone comes out of this looking strong, even Charlotte. #SDLive

— Wrestleview.com (@wrestleview) April 11, 2018

The next segment featuring Charlotte Flair was electric. The debut of the Iconic Duo on the Smackdown Live roster was expected for a long time.

It happened in a surprising manner as they kept on their heel gimmick and beat the hell out of the Queen.

This paved the way for the Miss Money in the Bank to cash-in her contract, big-time which received huge cheers from the crowd.

Entertaining triple threat match but not happy with the result. We’ve gotten Orton and Mahal too many times now. Would have preferred Rusev wins as I think the entertainment value in a feud between he and Mahal could be huge. Lots of potential there but Orton it is. #SDLive

— Wrestleview.com (@wrestleview) April 11, 2018

The triple threat match for the United States Championship contender’s spot was much entertaining one.

Although the audience loves to see Rusev on the title picture, it did not happen.

Perhaps, a heel vs. heel scenario is not something the official do want. Also, a possible shift for the Bulgarian Brute from Smackdown to Raw is coming up, next week.

A great match between AJ and Daniel Bryan but a predictable finish with Nakamura getting involved. I wonder if they’ll send Bryan to Raw or keep him on #SDLive and have him involved in this feud.

— Wrestleview.com (@wrestleview) April 11, 2018

The main event of Smackdown between Daniel Bryan and AJ Styles was an epic with another predictable finish. There’s no way that we were getting a definite result to a dream match like this in an impromptu way.

Hence, Nakamura interfering the match was pretty much certain. This continued the rivalry between Styles and Nakamura, going forward.

A solid episode of #SDLive and for me one of the best in a long, long time. A great main event, a new Women’s champion via cash in, Paige as the new GM and a few fun matches. Looking forward to the superstar shake up next week.

— Wrestleview.com (@wrestleview) April 11, 2018

Check out the Twitter reactions from a very good episode of Smackdown Live,

Wow! Paige is the new #SDLive General Manager! pic.twitter.com/SHozQEGsXD

— Wrestleview.com (@wrestleview) April 11, 2018

I’m able to now take a breathe & soak in what happened tonight… The #IIconics have arrived at #SDLive & I couldn’t be more damn proud of us right now ❤️

— Billie Kay (@BillieKayWWE) April 11, 2018

No need to thank me I guess…#SDLive

— James Ellsworth (@realellsworth) April 11, 2018

Congrats @CarmellaWWE!! Had a chance to chat with (former?) Ms. Money in the Bank this #WrestleMania weekend and I really enjoyed our (mostly silly) chats! Looking forward to what’s next, no doubt she’s well on her way to a #fabulous career! #andnew #sdlive pic.twitter.com/syVRfyz0Go

— Trish Stratus (@trishstratuscom) April 11, 2018

Both Japanese Royal Rumble winners lost at Wrestlemania. How did they both handle it?

Asuka – Class, dignity & praise for Charlotte

Nakamura – Is out to ruin AJ’s testicles for life#SDLive

— Jared Goff’s brother Jack (@ThePTEShow) April 11, 2018

I just got to see Daniel Bryan vs AJ Styles with interference from Nakamura killing them both. Anyone who has a complaint about this, needs to find a new hobby. Brilliant stuff #SDLive

— Kenny McIntosh (@KennyMc1985) April 11, 2018

So the house belongs to Paige, the house was built by AJ, and Roman owns the yard? What kind of real estate madness is going on here? #SDLive

— Thomas Broome-Jones (@TBroomey) April 11, 2018

It still amazes me how WWE somehow does not understand how much of a star they have in Rusev. #SDLive

— Wrestle Coverage (@wrestlecoverage) April 11, 2018

She looks so happy to be doing something. #SDLive pic.twitter.com/Ns6zZMkyVO

— Nathan (@WWELUFC) April 11, 2018

Ohhh???
Congratulations!!?
I’m sooo glad??
#SDLive https://t.co/sWCZqkE51Z

— KAIRI SANE⚓️ (@KairiSaneWWE) April 11, 2018

Road dogg, probably: you know what’d be fresh and exciting? A Jinder Mahal and Randy Orton Title feud! #SDLive pic.twitter.com/W56wGBDfPS

— WWE Hot Takes (@prowrestlingHT) April 11, 2018

… what a money shot of @CarmellaWWE I got #sdlive pic.twitter.com/RrTSMPiAi9

— Kim (@kimberlasskick) April 11, 2018

.@WWEPeytonRoyce‘s mum must be so happy right now. #SDLive pic.twitter.com/Slgqwi7uZn

— TDE Wrestling (@totaldivaseps) April 11, 2018

Thanks GM!! ❤️ #SDLive

— Billie Kay (@BillieKayWWE) April 11, 2018

I hate that I love them so much ???

So happy for these two ICONS#SDLive https://t.co/6baHrX43fk

— Bianca Belair (@BiancaBelairWWE) April 11, 2018

Oh nice because we haven’t seen Orton vs mahal for a title before. #sdlive pic.twitter.com/31JtGvVnzB

— Going In Raw Podcast (@REALGoingInRaw) April 11, 2018

Well this is cool!!!!#SDLive pic.twitter.com/WdH8A6pAjF

— Noelle Foley (@NoelleFoley) April 11, 2018

Clearly @BQQuinn and @SalVulcano are VERY happy for @CarmellaWWE’s win ? #SDLive pic.twitter.com/o5pUsRml7h

— Noelle Foley (@NoelleFoley) April 11, 2018

Imagine a triple threat between AJ, Bryan, and Nak. #SDLive pic.twitter.com/7jQigOExSS

— Future Pirate King Monkey D. Luffy (@TheKaizokuRufi) April 11, 2018

I want to declare my undying allegiance to heel Nakamura.

Guys a beast, where has this been hiding? #SDLiveAfterMania #SDLive pic.twitter.com/r93OoP8WEp

— WWE Critics (@WWECritics) April 11, 2018

I hate to be that guy, but I think we are getting Bryan vs Styles tonight because after the shake-up next week they are going to be on a different show. #SDLive #WZchat pic.twitter.com/TONtQgGt62

— Lovell Porter (@AboveAverageLLP) April 11, 2018