Reigns vs. Elias was confirmed by Shane McMahon on tonight’s WWE SmackDown Live

The challenge was uniquely sang by Elias in a backstage segment.

Tonight's broadcast opened with Shane and Elias with a beat down to Roman Reigns, forming what appears to be a new alliance.

Your ears do not deceive you...@IAmEliasWWE just challenged @WWERomanReigns to a one-on-one match at @WWE #MITB! #SDLive pic.twitter.com/nXOQOxsYYb

, WWE (@WWE) 24 April 2019

There are repercussions for putting your hands on @VinceMcMahon, and @WWERomanReigns just learned that the hard way, courtesy of @ShaneMcMahon & @IAmEliasWWE. #SDLive pic.twitter.com/tGmrACfPXg

, WWE (@WWE) 24 April 2019