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3) More Behind-The-Scenes Changes In WWE (Part 1)

According to Mike Johnson of PWInsider, WWE has also made some more changes behind-the-scenes. This includes Nicole Zeoli and John Cone losing their roles.

Here is what Johnson wrote about them:

Nicole Zeoli, who was the Director of Talent Relations, is no longer with the company.   Zeoli had been with the company over 11 years and moved into her role as Director in February 2018.

PWInsider.com is also told that long-time WWE referee John Cone, who had also worked in the Talent Relations Department as a Senior Manager is no longer working for that side of the company.  We are told Cone remains with WWE as a referee.

My Take:

  • I am glad that Cone is still working for WWE as a referee. He is the father of Nicholas, who won the tag team belts with Braun Strowman a few years ago.

2) More Behind-The-Scenes Changes In WWE (Part 2)

Mike Johnson of PWInsider also noted more behind-the-scenes changes in WWE. This includes Mead Rust and Joe Ville being let go from the company.

Here is what Johnson wrote:

Mead Rust, Vice President, Communications is no longer with the company, ending a two year-plus run that started after he came over from A&E Networks after a 16 year run there.

Joe Villa, Manager Publicity and Corporate Communications, is also gone.  Villa had been with the company over 22 years, initially with the Fan Services department before moving into Live Events Management and publicity.

My Take:

  • Sounds like WWE is really cleaning house and getting new people in. Interested to see what happens and if these new changes help improve the company.

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