Michael PS Hayes trains Bobby Roode as potential replacement in WWE
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 28, 2026, 9:28 PM
Last updated Oct 28, 2026
Michael PS Hayes announced he is training Bobby Roode to potentially be his replacement in WWE. During a recent episode of "What's Your Story?", Hayes shared that Triple H expressed the need for a successor and identified Roode as a suitable candidate. Roode transitioned to a role as match producer following his retirement from in-ring competition in 2022. Hayes emphasized the importance of adapting to challenges in the wrestling industry, a lesson he aims to impart to Roode.
- •Michael PS Hayes has been with WWE since 1999.
- •Bobby Roode became a producer after retiring in September 2022.
- •Triple H suggested Roode as Hayes' successor.
- •Hayes aims to teach Roode how to handle industry pressures.
- 9:28 PMWrestling Inc — Michael PS Hayes Says He's Training Former WWE NXT Champ To Be His Replacement
"WWE producer Michael PS Hayes said he's training a former NXT Champion to be his replacement, at the behest of Triple H.
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