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#4 Vince McMahon fired lead writer after backstage incident

SmackDown lead writer Chris DeJoseph was recently released from WWE following a backstage incident. As per reports, DeJospeh made some 'inappropriate remarks' which infuriated McMahon and the veteran writer was fired as a result.

The main objective of the release was to set disciplinary measures and ensure no such thing happens again. Here is what SEScoops stated:

Some outlets have speculated the departure was a cost-cutting measure related to COVID-19, but that is not the case. DeJoseph was let go Thursday due to inappropriate conduct and remarks during a backstage meeting.

They further revealed that Vince McMahon was 'irate' at the unprofessional manner in which DeJospeh had conducted himself.

DeJoseph returned to WWE late last year after having worked for companies such as Lucha Underground and MLW over the years. Some reports have also suggested that Chris DeJospeh wasn't happy in WWE and was struggling to keep up with the hectic schedule in the company.

It will be interesting to see if another company secures his services soon.