Bruce Prichard set to retire from WWE after WrestleMania 43
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 27, 2026, 11:37 PM
Last updated Oct 27, 2026
Bruce Prichard, WWE's executive director of creative writing and talent, plans to retire following WrestleMania 43 in 2027. Reports indicate that Prichard will transition to a consulting role with the company. He has had a long history with WWE, starting with the organization in 1987, and holds significant influence in creative decisions for both WWE Raw and SmackDown. The future appointment for his role remains unconfirmed as he prepares for retirement next year.
- •Prichard's retirement is set for post-WrestleMania 43 in 2027.
- •He has worked with WWE since 1987 in various roles.
- •Prichard will remain a consultant after his retirement.
- •His current responsibilities include oversight of WWE Raw and SmackDown.
- •No successor has been announced for his position.
- 11:37 PMWrestling Inc — Major Update On Bruce Prichard's WWE Future
"A major update on WWE backstage executive Bruce Prichard's future with the company was reported on Tuesday.
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