Bruce Prichard and Michael Hayes reportedly on temporary leave from WWE

According to Dave Meltzer of F4WOnline.com, longtime WWE creative members Bruce Prichard and Michael Hayes are reportedly on temporary leave from the company. At this time, both are expected to return although the time frame was said to be indefinite.

Meltzer noted that Prichard’s absence is officially said to be due to a family emergency while Hayes’ absence is due to personal issues. Speculation about Hayes started when James Gibson was listed as the producer of the Bloodline match at Crown Jewel. Hayes, who has a long history with the Anoa’i family, has typically been the producer for Reigns’ matches.

Meltzer also stated the following about the situation…

“While both absences have taken place at the same time, there is no actual connection between the two and those in WWE emphasize that this is not the old guard being moved out, as people would speculate and that both will be back.”