WWE Producer has reportedly been receiving “tons of praise” during the absence of Michael Hayes

Earlier this month, it was reported that longtime WWE creative members Bruce Prichard and Michael Hayes are on temporary leave from the company. Both men are expected to return at some point.

Mike Johnson of PWInsider.com noted the following in regards to Hayes’ absence from WWE…

“WWE Producer Bobby Roode was at WWE HQ last week. Roode has been getting tons of praise in his role since stepping up and working on a number of top WWE main events, filling the role of Michael Hayes. Hayes has been taking time off to deal with a personal situation (which has been said to be medical in nature). We are told Hayes is expected back sooner than later.”

Roode’s last match was on June 25th 2022. In late 2022, Robert Roode posted an update on his health and noted that he underwent neck fusion surgery for his C-5 and C-6 vertebrae. Roode then transitioned into a Producer role for WWE.