On the November 24 episode of Raw which William Regal held .
Raw is raw 's primary authority figure Stephanie McMahon announced an eight - man single - elimination tournament to determine the number - one contender to the WWE Intercontinental Championship .
On the November 24 episode of Raw , Raw 's primary authority figure Stephanie McMahon announced an eight - man single - elimination tournament to determine the number - one contender to the WWE Intercontinental Championship , which William Regal held .