-- The WWE status of Bruce Prichard has been reported on lately after the long-time executive was revealed to be absent backstage for the last few weeks with his return not expected in the immediate future. Prichard remains with WWE and is on a leave of absence of some sorts due to a family situation. On his podcast, hosted by Conrad Thompson and joined by WWE Hall of Famer JBL, Thompson had this to say:
"I just want to address the elephant in the room. There’s been a lot of rumor and innuendo about Bruce Prichard. Just to clear it up, Bruce Prichard is still with WWE. Bruce Prichard is not quitting his podcast, but if you’re a longtime listener of this show, you know that there have been health events in the Prichard family and household and right now, Bruce is going to take a little bit of a leave of absence from WWE, and he’s going to be away, taking care of what’s really important."
