- RAW tonight was announced as a sell out with 20,538 in attendance.

- Ted DiBiase defeated Primo in the dark match before tonight’s RAW in New York City. Mark Henry vs. Cody Rhodes was taped for this week’s Superstars.

- Former WWE announcer Lilian Garcia was introduced before RAW tonight at Madison Square Garden and sang the National Anthem. Lilian lives in New York City and was visiting at the show so she did the appearance as a surprise for the live crowd.