John Laurinaitis Placed On Leave, Bruce Prichard Named Interim Talent Relations Head

UPDATE: John Laurinaitis is on leave as the WWE Board investigates allegations into him and Vince McMahon, with Bruce Prichard taking his role. PWInsider reports that a memo was issued to WWE talent this evening announcing that Prichard is the Interim Head of Talent Relations.

The memo also said that “pending the conclusion of our Board of Directors’ internal investigation,” Laurinaitis (has been placed on administrative leave. The memo promised a “seamless transition” between the two.

ORIGINAL: John Laurinaitis has been absent from his second show in a row since allegations were made against him and Vince McMahon, missing tonight’s Raw. PWInsider reports that the Head of Talent Relations was not backstage at tonight’s show.

Laurinaitis, who has been named in the allegations against McMahon that the WWE Board is investigating, also missed last week’s Smackdown. PWInsider reports that Laurinaitis is still officially with WWE.