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• Ted DiBiase Sr. Says Michael Hayes Was The Mastermind Behind The Freebirds’ Success
During a recent edition of his “Everybody’s Got A Pod” podcast, WWE Hall of Famer Ted DiBiase Sr. discussed the talent he worked with in 1980, praising several legends of the era. You can check out some highlights from the podcast below: On Killer Karl Kox: “He was great. In my opinion, one of the greatest […] The post Ted DiBiase Sr. Says Michael Hayes Was The Mastermind Behind ...2025
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• Top WWE Executive Out Due To Knee Surgery
During a recent appearance on the “My Mom’s Basement” podcast, WWE Superstar CM Punk discussed the behind-the-scenes contributors who help WWE run smoothly, naming Hall of Famer and longtime WWE producer Michael Hayes as one of the unsung heroes. When asked about those who don’t always get credit, Punk praised Hayes and revealed that he’s […] The post Top WWE Executive Out ...2025
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• CM Punk Reveals He Had Secret Meeting & Agreed To Return To WWE While Hosting WWE Backstage On FS1, Michael Hayes Has Surgery
The shocking, long-awaited, highly-anticipated return of CM Punk to WWE took place at WWE Survivor Series in 2023. But it almost took place five years earlier. During an appearance on My Mom’s Basement for an in-depth interview, “The Best in the World” revealed he met with Vince McMahon in 2018-2019 during his comeback as a […] The post CM Punk Reveals He Had Secret Meeting...2025
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• CM Punk Reveals Michael Hayes Underwent Knee Surgery: “I Really Do Feel The Impact Of Him Not Being Around”
A note on Michael Hayes. CM Punk and Rhea Ripley went on a media tour to promote the release of the new Netflix series ‘WWE: Unreal.’ It’ll provide an inside look into how WWE puts their shows together from a creative writing and producing standpoint, in addition to wrestlers’ preparation for their matches and segments. … The post CM Punk Reveals Michael Hayes Underwe...2025
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• Michael Hayes Sidelined After Undergoing Knee Surgery

Michael Hayes keeps himself busy as a crucial member of the WWE Creative team but it appears he’s currently away from his duties following surgery. While speaking on My Mom’s ......2025
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• Jimmy Jacobs Recalls Planning To Travel With Seth Rollins In WWE, Learning He Could Not Do That Because Rollins Was A Talent & He Was A Writer
Jacobs said it was difficult to adjust to not being 'one of the boys.' René Duprée welcomed Jimmy Jacobs onto his Café De René podcast. As they were speaking about Jacobs' time as a member of WWE's creative writing team, Jacobs told the story of when he was talked to by Michael Hayes about traveling with Seth Rollins. Rollins was the World Heavyweight Champion at the time, and Jacobs said he was t...2025
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• Michael Hayes Sidelined After Undergoing Knee Surgery
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• CM Punk vs. Roman Reigns: The epic feud that’s been brewing since 2012

WWE.com CM Punk and Roman Reigns’ decade-long animosity is set to erupt on SmackDown, with Seth Rollins and Paul Heyman adding fuel to the fire as WrestleMania looms. A rivalry over a decade in the making is set to explode. CM Punk is heading to SmackDown this Friday to confront Roman Reigns. Tensions have been building between the two since last fall. However, their issues date back to 20...2025
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• BCB After Dark: Who is the left fielder of the quarter century?

David Banks-Imagn Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks who is the Cubs top left fielder of the quarter century. It’s another Wednesday night here at BCB After Dark: the coolest club for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Come on in and sit with us for a while. We’re always glad to see you. There’s no cover charge tonight. We still have a few...2025
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• Pure speculation on plans that could have changed

WWE Welcome to the weekly Rumor Look Back, where we look at the rumors from six months ago and see which played out as originally stated. Let’s jump right to it. February 19, 2024 According to Fightful Select, there were discussions at one point to do Logan Paul vs. LA Knight for the U.S. title at WrestleMania 40 but they don’t know if that’s still the plan as of now. It ended up being ...2024
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• Raw cannot move off Mondays

corporate.wwe.com Welcome to the weekly Rumor Look Back, where we look at the rumors from six months ago and see which played out as originally stated. Let’s jump right to it. October 14, 2023 According to Fightful Select, WWE and Randy Orton are hoping that he can return by next month’s Survivor Series event. For what it’s worth, BWE claims that Orton has been “doing great” and WWE is ta...2024
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• Ashley Massaro Accused Vince McMahon Of Sexually Preying On Wrestlers In Previously Unreleased Statement
TRIGGER WARNING After Ashley Massaro died in May 2019, an affidavit was made public where she alleged WWE covered up that she was sexually assaulted while on a military base in 2007. Tim Marchman of VICE News has uncovered a previously unpublished statement that was initially included as a section in the finalized affidavit but members of Massaro’s legal team ultimately decided to leave it out bec...2024
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• WWE Night Of Champions 2023 Producers, Backstage News
Night Of Champions Producers: - World Heavyweight Title: Seth Rollins vs. AJ Styles: Abyss - Becky Lynch vs. Trish Stratus: Petey Williams - IC Title: Gunther vs. Mustafa Ali: Jamie Noble - Bianca Belair vs. Asuka: Adam Pearce - Smackdown Women's Title: Rhea Ripley vs. Natalya: Jason Jordan - Cody Rhodes vs. Brock Lesnar: Michael Hayes - Tag Titles: The Wild SamiOwens vs. Bloodline: Michael Hayes ...2023
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"If he has an idea or sees something one way, he'll look at Michael Hayes and be like, 'What do you think?"

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"With Michael Hayes on a leave of absence, two former WWE midcard champions have been producing the Bloodline storyline on "WWE SmackDown" while he's gone."

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• Joe Coffey Details Training Sessions With The Rock Ahead Of WWE WrestleMania 40; Gallus Received Extra Pay, Project Rock Merch & Teremana
The story of Gallus helping The Rock prepare for WrestleMania XL. Night one of WWE's WrestleMania 40 event was headlined by Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins versus Roman Reigns and Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson. It was the first time The Rock competed in a lengthy match since WrestleMania 29 in 2013. As his in-ring return was inching closer, Johnson trained with now-former WWE talents Gallus (Joe Coffey, ...2025
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• WWE Vault unlocks unseen ladder match between Shawn Michaels and Goldust

WWE Vault A never-before-aired ladder match between Shawn Michaels and Goldust in 1996 offers a unique glimpse into a quiet chapter of WWE history. Ahead of Saturday’s Money in the Bank, WWE Vault released a 70-minute YouTube compilation titled 5 Forgotten Ladder Matches. One of the unearthed gems is a 1996 ladder match featuring Shawn Michaels and Goldust. The bout took place at Xperienc...2025
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• Matt Hardy Would've Wanted To Enact The Freebird Rule If He And Leon Slater Won TNA Tag Team Titles
Matt Hardy would have tapped into the early days of his career, sitting under the tutelage of Michael Hayes, had he and Leon Scott become the new TNA Wrestling World Tag Team Champions at TNA Under Siege. Nic Nemeth and Ryan Nemeth ultimately defeated Hardy and Slater. Still, since Slater was standing in for Jeff Hardy, Matt Hardy is now saying that he would have tried to enact the Freedbird Rule...2025
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• Seth Rollins is a man of his word

Welcome to the weekly Rumor Look Back, where we look at the rumors from six months ago and see which played out as originally stated. Let’s jump right to it. November 18, 2024 Fightful Select says WWE took note of Netflix’s technical problems during the Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul boxing match and Netflix apparently assured the company they’ll be ready for Monday Night Raw come January. There have...2025
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• Judge allows Janel Grant’s updated lawsuit against WWE & Vince McMahon

Netflix’s YouTube The expanded suit included several names that were redacted in the original, such as Brock Lesnar’s. It also sought to strengthen Grant’s case for a trial rather than arbitration, which McMahon & WWE’s lawyers will now argue again. Back in February, lawyers for Janel Grant filed an amended version of Grant’s lawsuit against WWE, Vince McMahon & John Laurinaitis alleging M...2025
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• Ken Anderson (Mr. Kennedy) Reveals One Of His Biggest Career Regrets Came In Post-Match Promo At WrestleMania 23
Ken Anderson, known in WWE as Mr. Kennedy, details one of his biggest career regrets, which came after the biggest highlight of his WWE run. At WrestleMania 23, Mr. Kennedy defeated Finlay, Matt Hardy, CM Punk, Booker T, Jeff Hardy, Edge, and Randy Orton in a Money in the Bank Ladder Match. That contract would have given him the right to challenge for the World Heavyweight Championship any time h...2025
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• Rare WCW UK house show starring Sting, Vader is a real blast from the past

WWE Vault Thanks to WWE Vault, fans are transported to Manchester, England, for a never-before-seen event from 1993. WWE Vault may not have an expansive wrestling library like Peacock, Netflix, or the old WWE Network. Yet, it continues to stand out for its exclusive, never-before-seen content. On Saturday, it hit another home run. In March 1993, WCW embarked on a rare UK tour, where the WC...2025
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• CM Punk vs. Roman Reigns: The epic feud that’s been brewing since 2012
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• Adam Copeland Is Having Fun Paying It Forward And Mentoring Young Talent In AEW
Adam Copeland had great mentors, such as Bret Hart and Harley Race, early in his career. Now, he's enjoying mentoring the crop of young stars in AEW. Adam Copeland began his wrestling career in the early 1990s and was a staple of WWE programming throughout the 2000s. Although he had to retire for nine years in 2011, he's now back in wrestling and spending the remaining years of his career as one o...2025
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• Samantha Irvin Asked To Be A Referee, Was Interviewing In Another WWE Department When Ring Announcer Job Was Offered
Samantha Irvin joined WWE in April 2021 as a ring announcer for 205 Live. She eventually moved to ring announcing duties on NXT, then WWE SmackDown in January 2022 before switching to WWE Raw in February 2023. Irvin was praised for her unique ring announcing style and adding her own twist on her introductions. She left WWE in October 2024, saying she wanted to do more in the company. Speaking on ...2025
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• Rumor Roundup: Rock/Reigns promo, Elimination Chamber, McMahon scandal, more!

WWE.com Speculating on the rumors surrounding pro wrestling is a favored pastime of many fans, perhaps second only to actually watching the matches. In this daily column, we take a look at the latest rumors being churned out by the pro wrestling rumor mill. Important reminder: Rumors are just that — rumors. None of this has been confirmed as fact, it’s just circulating around the pro wrest...2024
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• Producers Revealed For November 6th Episode of WWE Raw
Last night WWE held its weekly Raw program from the Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. Fightful Select has released a report revealing the producers for the matches and segments that took place on the show, which you can check out below. (Full results to Raw are here) -Michael Hayes produced the tag team […] The post Producers Revealed For November 6th Episode of WWE Raw appear...2023
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• Details Behind Creative Process Of Roman Reigns Since Vince McMahon Has Been Out Of WWE Creative
Even though Roman Reigns took some time off, things are still the same for his creative process. Reigns has been out since shortly after Summerslam, before returning for the build to Crown Jewel. While he was out, things changed behind the scenes and Vince McMahon is no longer contributing creatively. However, we’re told that Roman Reigns’ creative process is largely the same. Both Reigns and Paul...2023
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• WWE should take some cues from the NFL to elevate its own Draft
Triple H, WWE Draft You already know this, but this year’s WWE Draft was not perfect. That doesn’t mean it wasn’t successful. It accomplished exactly what the company needed, which was to set two evenly stacked rosters and re-affirm a (semi) strict brand split. Not only that, but it came at the time of the year when it most appropriate for a shake-up. Overall the two night event had its f...2023
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• Joe Coffey Details Training Sessions With The Rock Ahead Of WWE WrestleMania 40; Gallus Received Extra Pay, Project Rock Merch & Teremana
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• Ken Anderson (Mr. Kennedy) Reveals One Of His Biggest Career Regrets Came In Post-Match Promo At WrestleMania 23
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• Rare WCW UK house show starring Sting, Vader is a real blast from the past
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• CM Punk vs. Roman Reigns: The epic feud that’s been brewing since 2012
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• Vince McMahon makes rare public appearance at Super Bowl amid legal controversies

@morbid_tails Vince McMahon, his son Shane, and the Undertaker were all in New Orleans for the big game on Sunday. Vince McMahon made a rare public appearance on Sunday. The former Chairman and CEO of WWE was seen at Super Bowl LIX at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, LA. McMahon appeared noticeably thinner. He was also clean-shaven for the first time in almost two years. Also in atten...2025
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• Brock Lesnar, Michael Hayes named in Janel Grant’s expanded lawsuit against Vince McMahon & WWE

Photo by Michael N. Todaro/Getty Images Attorneys for Janel Grant, Vince McMahon’s ex-girlfriend and a former WWE employee who last January filed suit against McMahon, former WWE executive John Laurinaitis, and the company itself alleging McMahon sexually abused and trafficked her, often with Laurinaitis and with the knowledge of many within the organization, had until yesterday (Jan. 31) ...2025
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• WWE Raw And Smackdown Producers, Backstage News, For The End of 2024
WWE Notes Ben Saccocio was credited as the writer on New Day's segment. Chad Barbash was credited as the writer on Drew McIntyre's segment. WWE had already planned on inserting the Netflix press conference highlights before the presser took place Ben Saccocio was the writer on Jey Uso's Raw promo Alexandra Williams continues serving as the writer on CM Punk's segments Lead writer Jon Baeckstrom is...2025
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• Cody Rhodes: I Can't Get Mad At Young Wrestlers For Not Knowing My Dad, It Was A Long Time Ago
Dusty Rhodes is one of the most legendary and memorable wrestlers of all time with a charisma and promo ability that was unrivaled by many of his peers. Dusty has been mentioned many times on television throughout the years, especially as his son Cody Rhodes has ascended in WWE. Speaking on 2 Bears 1 Cave, Cody was asked if he's come across people in wrestling who didn't know his dad. "Yes, and ...2025
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• Report – Michael Hayes & Bruce Prichard On ‘Temporary Leave’ From WWE
Fightful Select is reporting that WWE Executive Director Bruce Prichard and Michael Hayes are currently on temporary leave. As far as Hayes is concerned, he is on leave for personal reasons. He hasn’t been backstage at any TV tapings in recent weeks. Prichard has been absent for family reasons. It is said that both men […] The post Report – Michael Hayes & Bruce Prichard On ...2024
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• Michael Hayes’ Appearance on SmackDown Sparks Uncle Howdy Comparisons
Uncle Howdy was introduced back in October 2022 on Friday Night Smackdown. Howdy made frequent appearances on WWE television, and it further increased the intrigue for the storyline with Bray Wyatt. ......2023
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• Second Round 2023 WWE Draft Picks: Rob Van Dam and Michael Hayes Announce Picks
WWE Hall of Famer Michael Hayes and Rob Van Dam announced the second round of 2023 WWE Draft picks on Friday Night SmackDown. Round 2 picks: 1. The Street Profits (SmackDown)2. Imperium (RAW)3. Edge (SmackDown)4. Matt Riddle (RAW) #SmackDown gets the next pick in the #WWEDraft:WWE Hall of Famer @EdgeRatedR...2023
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• Adam Copeland To Critics Of His Red Carpet Outfit: My Hat Game Goes Way Back
Adam Copeland responds to the comments about his hat. AEW star Adam Copeland attended the premiere of “Percy Jackson And The Olympians”, as he plays Ares in the series. Copeland sparked some buzz with an eye-opening outfit at the premiere. His hat especially became the target of jokes, and Copeland took to social media to respond. On Twitter/X, Adam Copeland noted that people seemed perplexed that...2023
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• Rob Van Dam, Michael Hayes, And Others Present Draft Picks On 4/28 WWE SmackDown
The first night of the WWE Draft on SmackDown featured several special appearances. WWE welcomed back several Hall of Famers and legends to announce 2023 Draft picks throughout the April 28 episode of SmackDown. For the second round, Rob Van Dam and Michael “PS” Hayes announced the picks for RAW and SmackDown, respectively. Later, JBL […] The post Rob Van Dam, Michael Hayes, And ...2023
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• Two Former WWE Midcard Champions Reportedly Producing Bloodline Segments

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• The Undertaker Says He Knew Officially On Sunday He Was Needed For WrestleMania XL Main Event
The Undertaker details how WrestleMania appearance came together. WrestleMania XL Sunday was headlined by Roman Reigns defending the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship against Cody Rhodes. The bout not only played on the history of their WrestleMania 39 match, but also the longer history of Bloodline vs. WWE, which included a cameo by the Undertaker, who chokeslammed The Rock. Speaking on his...2024
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• Samantha Irvin Announces Her Time As WWE Ring Announcer Has Come To An End
Samantha Irvin is leaving WWE. Irvin made the announcement on social media, writing, "WWE Universe, my time has come to an end as your Monday Night Raw Ring Announcer. I love you all tremendously and this does not mark the end of my art, I have a lifetime more to share. Thank you to every WWE fan who accepted me." Irvin thanked the fans, the superstars, and various staff members, including Triple...2024
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• Joe Coffey Details Training Sessions With The Rock Ahead Of WWE WrestleMania 40; Gallus Received Extra Pay, Project Rock Merch & Teremana
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• Matt Hardy Would've Wanted To Enact The Freebird Rule If He And Leon Slater Won TNA Tag Team Titles
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• Seth Rollins is a man of his word
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• Rare WCW UK house show starring Sting, Vader is a real blast from the past
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• Video: Full Unseen WCW Live Event In England From 1993
The post Video: Full Unseen WCW Live Event In England From 1993 first appeared on PWMania - Wrestling News.WWE recently shared a video of the full unseen WCW Live event in Manchester, England that took place on March 13th, 1993. You can check out the show’s full lineup below: – Johnny B. Badd vs. Scott Flamingo – Maxx Payne vs. Michael Hayes – Barry Windham and Rick Rude vs...2025
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• WWE Vault Unveils Rare Unseen WCW Live in England Show from 1993
WWE Vault has released the full, previously unseen WCW Live in England show from March 13, 1993. The event features a series of exciting matchups, including: ⚡Johnny B. Badd vs. Scott Flamingo ⚡Maxx Payne vs. Michael Hayes ⚡Barry Windham & Rick Rude vs. Dustin Rhodes & Van Hammer ⚡Davey Boy...2025
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• WWE Producers, Writers, Backstage News From Raw & Smackdown February 10-14
WWE Raw Notes February 10 Liv Morgan got busted open by a knee, but word backstage was that she appeared to be okay, but may need stitches. Though Jason Jordan produced the WWE Raw main event, we're told that Shane Helms continues to work with Logan Paul. James Storm was visiting at WWE Raw in Nashville. Brian Parise was listed as the writer for Jey Uso's promo. Alexandra Williams was listed as th...2025
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• Adam Copeland Is Having Fun Paying It Forward And Mentoring Young Talent In AEW
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• CM Punk Reveals He Had Secret Meeting & Agreed To Return To WWE While Hosting WWE Backstage On FS1, Michael Hayes Has Surgery
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• WWE Vault unlocks unseen ladder match between Shawn Michaels and Goldust
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• Seth Rollins is a man of his word
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• Judge allows Janel Grant’s updated lawsuit against WWE & Vince McMahon
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• Michael Cole: I’ll Never Disparage Vince McMahon From A Professional Standpoint
Michael Cole got started with WWE in 1997 as a backstage interviewer before transitioning to one of the lead play-by-play announcers. Cole joined WWE with a background at CBS radio, covering Presidential elections, the Yugoslavian civil war, and more. In WWE, Cole was used in a variety of roles under the guidance of Vince McMahon. "I will never ever disparage Vince McMahon. He has his personal ...2025
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• Vince McMahon makes rare public appearance at Super Bowl amid legal controversies
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• Brock Lesnar, Michael Hayes named in Janel Grant’s expanded lawsuit against Vince McMahon & WWE
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• Bruce Prichard and Michael Hayes reportedly on temporary leave from WWE

WWE.com Two longtime WWE employees and Vince McMahon associates are currently on leave from the company, per a new Wrestling Observer report. But according to Dave Meltzer’s sources, there’s no connection between Bruce Prichard and Michael Hayes’ absences — to each other, or to McMahon & his various scandals. Prichard’s time off is said to be due to a family emergency, while Hayes’ is desc...2024
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• Raw cannot move off Mondays
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