Rumor Mill - More WWE Writing Team Shakeups Expected

WrestleZone.com is reporting that there are more shakeups on the WWE writing team expected after Ed Koskey's promotion to the lead writer of SmackDown.

Stephanie McMahon is said to be revamping the manner in which the TV shows will be pitched to WWE Chairman Vince McMahon, and Koskey's promotion was only the first in several steps.

In a related note, WrestleZone confirmed earlier this evening that although there are widespread reports that Michael Hayes has been moved into a management position, he is still very much a part of the writing team and has even been promoted a little bit to work alongside Brian Gewirtz on the "wrestling" end of the writing team hierarchy. Hayes will still report to Stephanie McMahon.

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SmackDown Creative Team Gets a New Head Writer

Former WWE creative team member Court Bauer has revealed online that Ed Koskey has been promoted within WWE as the new head writer on the Smackdown creative team. Koskey will be replacing Michael Hayes. According to Prowrestling.net, Hayes will remain with WWE and will continue to manage the agents/producers.

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Sighting: CM Punk Cooks His Own Pizza at Ian's

WWE Superstar CM Punk visited Ian’s Pizza in Wrigleyville Thursday to make the G.T.S. pizza, which Ian's named after Punk’s signature move. The former WWE champion was accompanied by WWE Diva Beth Phoenix and Ring of Honor wrestler Colt Cabana.

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