Michael Hayes and Bruce Prichard are currently on a temporary leave from WWE. Both longtime WWE creative team members are expected to return, though there’s no set time frame.
According to the Wrestling Observer, Hayes is on leave due to personal matters, while Prichard’s absence is reportedly due to a family emergency.
WWE insiders clarify that there’s no connection between the two taking time off and emphasize that this isn’t about phasing out the old guard, as both are anticipated to return.
Hayes, a WWF/E mainstay since the 1990s, has served in multiple roles, including interviewer, manager, producer, and key creative figure.
Prichard, similarly significant, has had a relationship with the WWF/E dating back to 1987 with various on-and-off roles.
Michael Hayes has been instrumental in The Bloodline storyline, collaborating with Paul Heyman on Roman Reigns’ segments.
According to Fightful Select, former WWE Cruiserweight Champion Jamie Noble (real name: James Gibson) is producing Bloodline’s segments in the absence of Hayes.
Noble produced The Bloodline’s 6-man tag team match at Crown Jewel. Noble, along with Bobby Roode, also produced Roman Reigns & Cody Rhodes vs. Solo Sikoa & Jacob Fatu at Bad Blood.
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