-- As noted earlier, Paul "Triple H" Levesque is absent from tonight's WWE Raw, the first time he hasn't physically been at a TV event since coming into power earlier this year. In his absence, Brian James (aka Road Dogg) is the main person heading things up with Ed Koskey and Michael Hayes also providing support with the three of leading the creative process. With HHH not there, it is said to very much be a "team effort."
-- Levesque has been on the phone all throughout the day with James to ensure everyone is on the same page in regards to the vision for tonight's Raw. For those interested, Bruce Prichard is not at Raw but it's only because he is on a previously schedule vacation and and he wasn't going to be there regardless of the situation with Levesque.
