Synopsis

As the deadline loomed before No Way Out, Eric Bischoff’s efforts to secure "Stone Cold" Steve Austin for Monday Night RAW were met with a stark challenge from Mr. McMahon. The authority figure offered his former rival one last opportunity to retain his position as Raw General Manager. Meanwhile, within Evolution, Batista plotted to make an example of Tommy Dreamer. Elsewhere on the card, Chris Jericho prepared to face Jeff Hardy and other opponents.