WWE Rumor Roundup: WrestleMania 37 plan for Bobby Lashley, big name returns after 9 years, former World Champion accused of 'misguiding' Brock Lesnar

#4 Former General Manager John Laurinaitis makes a full-time return to WWE

In #Tahoe with @KathyColace getting ready to watch the premier of @Total_Bellas #Season2 #westcoast can't wait to watch on @enews #family pic.twitter.com/bjTVmGPxN1
— John Laurinaitis (@JohnLaurinaitis) September 7, 2017

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Former on-screen general manager John Laurinaitis has been brought back full time by WWE in the role of WWE's Head of Talent Relations. Laurinaitis served in the same role in WWE from 2004 to 2012.

Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer has reported that Laurinaitis is now back in his old role with the company. Even though the official announcement has not yet been made, the changes have taken place and the talent has been informed of the same.

"The report further stated that the Talent Relations department is being split into Talent Management and Talent Branding. The Talent Branding department will function as an agency representing WWE Superstars."

The agency, to be headed by Laurinaitis, will look to get film roles and other appearances for WWE Superstars.

Next week starts season 2 of @Total_Bellas an insight for all of our family @KathyColace @BellaTwins @WWE @Total_Bellas @WWEUniverse pic.twitter.com/14scCYqg3O
— John Laurinaitis (@JohnLaurinaitis) September 5, 2017

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A report by PWInsider noted that Mark Carano will now be reporting directly to Laurinaitis, who in turn will be working under WWE Executive Vice President of Operations, Brad Blum.

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WWE Rumor Roundup: WrestleMania 37 plan for Bobby Lashley, big name returns after 9 years, former World Champion accused of 'misguiding' Brock Lesnar - 11th March 2021

#4 Former General Manager John Laurinaitis makes a full-time return to WWE