Raw Preview 01.11.10

Tonight's Raw will bring yet another familiar former face back into the WWE, when special guest host "Iron" Mike Tyson will come to Raw to manage the show. This will mark the third pro boxer to step onto Raw as host, when Tyson follows in the footsteps of Ricky Patton and Floyd Money Mayweather. WWE Universe fans may remember seeing Mike Tyson as part of a WWE storyline several years ago involving Shawn Michaels and Stone Cold Steve Austin. Tyson served as the special guest referee for the Shawn Michaels vs. Stone Cold title match, and appeared to be on the side of D-Generation X. However, Tyson changed sides in the end and helped make the pinfall count in favor of Stone Cold Steve Austin winning the WWE title at Wrestlemania XIV. Tyson continues to be a huge star, as he was recently featured in a role in the comedy movie "The Hangover" and is now part of a documentary called TYSON available on DVD and Blu-ray disc. What will Iron Mike have in store for the superstars of the WWE Raw roster?

Last week's historic episode of Monday Night Raw saw the return of Bret "The Hitman" Hart, who came to bury the hatchet with two individuals from his past. Hart opened the show by calling out Shawn Michaels to the ring, and after a talk the two wrestlers ended up shaking hands and hugging to end their 12-year period of silence. Later in the show, with Vince McMahon in the ring, Bret Hart took it upon himself to head down and try to bury the hatchet again. It seemed as if Vince McMahon was all for it, with the two icons in wrestling raising their arms together. However, as Bret was doing his trademark ring poses, Vince McMahon gave him a swift kick to the groin, sending the Hitman down to the mat. McMahon walked up the ramp, and Hitman looked disgustedly out at the WWE Chairman. Will more come out of this incident from last week's episode of Raw?

Last week also saw several title implications which may carry over into tonight's show and the Royal Rumble. The WWE Divas are currently seeking a new Divas champion due to Melina's unfortunate injury. So far, Maryse and Gail Kim have advanced to round 2, with more superstars to compete on tonight's program and WWE Superstars. Also, MVP won a tough Fatal Fourway competition which involved his good friend Mark Henry, Carlito and Jack Swagger. The victory gives MVP the #1 Contender spot for the United States title, a championship he's held twice. D-Generation X was successful in yet another title defense against Chris Jericho and Big Show, sending Jericho off Raw for good. And a continually power-hungry WWE Champion Sheamus, continues to dispose of opponents and has informed John Cena he is done giving him title opportunities. What will be next in each of these title scenarios as Raw unfolds?

Catch all the excitement of WWE Raw tonight at 9PM EST on USA!