What Is a Double Raw Taping?

Tonight, following CM Punk's shocking final promo on Raw, Michael Cole announced to the live crowd that CM Punk was suspended indefinitely from WWE. Because tonight was a double Raw taping, we don't have word at this moment whether or not Michael Cole's announcement was part of the taping and will air next week, or if it was just intended for the live crowd. We will have more on this story as it develops.