- All of the WWE superstars who were suspended for 30 days will return on the 10/1 RAW in Cleveland, Ohio and the 10/2 SD/ECW show in Dayton, Ohio.
- Steve O will appear on the 10/1 edition of RAW to promote the debut of his show Dr. Steve O, which airs on the USA Network right after RAW.
- Local advertising in the Chicago area lists John Cena vs. Randy Orton and Batista vs. The Undertaker as the top two matches for No Mercy on 10/7 at the All-State Arena.
- Steve O will appear on the 10/1 edition of RAW to promote the debut of his show Dr. Steve O, which airs on the USA Network right after RAW.
- Local advertising in the Chicago area lists John Cena vs. Randy Orton and Batista vs. The Undertaker as the top two matches for No Mercy on 10/7 at the All-State Arena.