WWE Rumor Roundup - CM Punk interested in major role, Top star's retirement, Big release revoked, Seth Rollins storyline pitch - 1st May 2021

#3 Backstage updates on recent WWE promotions, John Cone's Talent Relations release canceled

WWE's Talent Relations department has undergone a significant reshuffle as of late, and it all started with Mark Carrano's firing a few days ago. As we had reported earlier, John Laurinaitis was also brought back to his former role as the Head of Talent Relations.

Another major development over the past week was regarding WWE Referee John Cone's reported release from the team.

PWInsider added that John Cone's release had since been rescinded, and the WWE referee is now second-in-command after John Laurinaitis in Talent Relations. Cone was previously the Manager of Talent Relations, but Mark Carrano's firing opened up a spot, facilitating his return to the department.

John Cone was always expected to retain a job as a WWE referee even when he was first released from the Talent Relations department. However, it was noted that Cone's responsibilities have now increased.

John Laurinaitis was originally a Lead Producer in the WWE; that position has now been taken up by Jason Jordan.

Jordan transitioned to a backstage role in 2018 after suffering a career-threatening neck injury. The former American Alpha's new job requires him to manage all WWE producers at the TV tapings. As expected, the 32-year-old star now has more important duties to execute in the company.

Adam Pearce was also reportedly promoted behind the scenes; however, the title of his new role was not disclosed. PWInsider's report added that WWE had also added a few more people to the Talent Relations group.