>cause on raw last night they were treating fam like a hero and
>such a good guy
>i doubt they would've done that if they knew the deal
>beforehand

From everything I've read it sounds like they did know or at least knew it was a good possibility, before the show aired. And even if you're not sure, if its a possibility at all you've got to hold off on the tribute shows. They will be under a lot of heat for this decision and deservedly so.