WWE News Dot Net Exclusive notes: Michael Hayes update, a number of writers and backstage workers absent from Raw By Jason Powell Jun 18, 2008 - 04:15 PM Email This Article | Printer Friendly Page Send Us News & Results | Back to Main Listing -Michael Hayes was working backstage at Raw on Monday. Although he is no longer a vice president, he retained his role as the Smackdown lead writer following his 60-day suspension for using a racial slur. There is some speculation that he may address the entire locker room when everyone gathers for the WWE Draft on Monday. -Raw lead writer Brian Gewirtz and Gerald Brisco were among the backstage regulars who were not at Raw on Monday night. The company was originally slated to have that night off and tape television the week before, so a number of writers and agents/producers planned vacations. Bruce Prichard filled in for Brisco at the gorilla position. Powell's POV: Hayes went through (and may still be going through) outpatient treatment at a facility in Atlanta for his alcohol issues, as it's been made clear to him that he will be fired if he drinks again. He reportedly met with Mark Henry to talk through their issues relating Hayes using the racial slur that Henry reported to management. The writers who missed Monday's show are back on the job already because the draft is coming up. It will be a long week for the writers as they pitch their ideas for which wrestlers should switch brands, so the time off leading up to draft week came at a good time. News Usage Policy HELP SUPPORT DOT NET! BECOME A MEMBER AT OUR CHARTER RATE OF JUST $5 A MONTH - GET THE FIRST LOOK AT EXCLUSIVE INSIDER DOT NET NEWS, TONS OF EXCLUSIVE AUDIO SHOWS, MESSAGE BOARD ACCESS, START YOUR OWN BLOG, AD-FREE MAIN LISTING: SIGN ME UP (or MORE INFO) GOT AN IPHONE OR IPOD TOUCH? THEN BE SURE TO DOWNLOAD OUR NEW FREE iPhone APP: (click here!) (or SEARCH "pro wrestling" in iTunes App Store) FOR MORE BREAKING WWE & TNA NEWS AND COMMENTARY, VISIT OUR AFFILIATE PWTORCH.COM (click here!) FOR MORE MMA & UFC NEWS AND COMMENTARY, VISIT OUR AFFILIATE MMATORCH.COM (click here!) CLICK TO RETURN TO DOT NET MAIN LISTING OR SELECT A LINK BELOW FROM THIS CATEGORY WWE News Latest Twelve Articles WWE official says the company hasn't ruled out dropping some pay-per-view events from the schedule, explains why several pay-per-view names were changed Jim Ross provides a medical update on WWE Hall of Famer Jerry Brisco WWE tag team champion Edge injured during a San Diego house show WWE Hall of Famer Ricky Steamboat returning to the ring this weekend, Chris Jericho comments on their upcoming match Jim Ross discusses the need for to add new wrestlers to the WWE main event mix, identifies two wrestlers who are moving up the ladder on Smackdown, the need for a WWE scouting department 7/3 WWE Smackdown preview: A full list of matches for tonight's show featuring Edge and Chris Jericho vs. C.M. Punk and Jeff Hardy (no spoilers)