 On the November 25 edition of "Raw", Michaels defended the World title against Rob Van Dam; however, Michaels retained the title because a DQ Finish involving Triple H attacking Rob Van Dam.The following week on "Raw", Van Dam faced off against Triple H, with Michaels as Special Guest referee, to determine the number one contender to the World Heavyweight Championship at Armageddon.Michaels awarded the win to Triple H and the two brawled with one another.