WWE News Dot Net Exclusive: Update on Smackdown lead writer Michael Hayes, who served a 60-day suspension for using a racial slur Jul 28, 2008 - 05:13 PM Email This Article | Printer Friendly Page Send Us News & Results | Back to Main Listing Michael Hayes has taken an "all business" approach since returning from the 60-day suspension for using a racial slur during a conversation with Mark Henry. WWE officials made it clear that they will not tolerate his drinking, and he has told friends that he is taking Antabuse, a medication that will make a person violently ill if they consume alcohol. "He looks healthier," noted one backstage observer. "His eyes are clear and he seems rested." As previously noted, Hayes lost his title of senior vice president and the stock privileges that came with it. However, he was reinserted into the lead writer position he occupied before the suspension. Powell's POV: Despite losing his title, Hayes remains one of the most powerful creative forces in the company. With Stephanie McMahon-Levesque on maternity leave, the McMahon family is leaning on him and Raw lead writer Brian Gewirtz. Hayes went through an outpatient alcohol program while he was serving his suspension. It's encouraging to hear that the negative situation has turned into a positive in the sense that he's dealing with his alcohol issues. Dot Net members received the first look at this news earlier today. They currently have access to other news items on Evan Bourne, Ezekiel, and Brian Kendrick. For signup information, check out the Dot Net Members' Signup Page. 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 Jim Ross shoots down talk that he's targeting WrestleMania 26 for his return, comments on his current contractual status with WWE Shore's WWE Superstars Hitlist: Shelton Benjamin vs. Zack Ryder, Eric Escobar (w/Vickie Guerrero) vs. Jimmy Wang Yang, and Mark Henry vs. Cody Rhodes 11/20 WWE Smackdown preview: The complete lineup for tonight's show headlined by Undertaker and Kane vs. Chris Jericho and Big Show, plus a hot Intercontinental Title match (no spoilers) 11/20 WWE Smackdown spoilers: Full results of the show that airs tonight with John Morrison defending the Intercontinental Title against Dolph Ziggler in a best of three falls match (spoilers) Where Are They Now: Former WWE wrestler Duke "The Dumpster" Droese WWE "ECW on Syfy" rating: How did the return of C.M. Punk to the Tuesday night show perform in the ratings?