WWE News: Official statement on the status of Michael Hayes

A member of the WWE public relations team reached out to Prowrestling.net to clarify the status of executive Michael Hayes. "Michael is taking a leave of absence for personal reasons," reads the statement.

Powell's POV: As previously noted, word is that Hayes is out indefinitely after offering alcoholic beverages to Rosa Mendes shortly after she returned to work following a stay in rehab due to substance abuse issues. The story was initially reported by former WWE creative team member Court Bauer at MLW.com