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 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)