Shawn Michaels Expected To Take Over Bruce Prichard’s Role In WWE Update – CM Punk Reportedly Expected To Succeed Shawn Michaels In NXT

As noted before, Bruce Prichard, WWE Executive Director – Creative Writing & Talent, is currently expected to retire full-time from WWE in 2027. Prichard is also expected to remain with WWE on a consulting basis role and be working from his home. WWE NXT and Senior VP of Talent Development & Creative Shawn Michaels is currently expected to replace Prichard after next year’s WrestleMania 43 season.

PWInsider’s Mike Johnson reported that his sources stated that WWE officials current plans are for Prichard to move back home to Texas to continue to work remotely for the company as a consultant and for Michaels to take over Prichard’s current role.

Johnson reported that those spoken to stated that Michaels is currently expected to start splitting his time between NXT and WWE headquarters to prepare for the transition.

In regards to the NXT brand, Johnson reported that WWE officials current plans are for CM Punk to take over Michaels’ role. Punk reportedly has been at the majority of WWE NXT broadcasts in recent weeks alongside Michaels and is currently being prepped for that role. Johnson also reported that it is currently not known if Punk is looking towards retirement for a full-time behind the scenes role or if he would shift into a new work schedule that would see him still perform as a member of the roster alongside his new duties for WWE’s NXT brand.

Johnson reported that there is currently no firm timeline for Punk to step into Michaels’ role as WWE wants everyone involved to take time to ensure it’s the right fit for all involved.

Those spoken to reportedly also confirmed that AJ Styles is currently expected to assist in scouting and the WWE ID program.

Johnson reported that one source spoken to stated that WWE will likely tab several people to cover everything under Prichard’s umbrella in the company.