Interim general manager Eric Bischoff’s benevolence was to Johnny Nitro’s gain on the November 6 Raw. Johnny Nitro faced Jeff Hardy for the Intercontinental Championship, but was disqualified thanks to Melina’s interference.

However, Bischoff came out and restarted the match, making it no disqualification. This time, Melina’s interference helped Nitro, and after nailing Hardy with the title belt, Nitro got the three-count to regain the gold.