[WWE] Vince McMahon Possibly Souring On Johnny Ace

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John Laurenaitis, aka Johnny Ace, took over as VP of Talent Relations for Jim Ross about a year ago. That put him in a key position of power, as he is the main liaison between the workers and management, as well as house show management and contract work.

Lately, reports say that Ace has been showing signs of stress, fatigue, and frustration with his position. Sources say McMahon is upset with Laurenaitis about a couple specific situations, although there are no specific reports of what the incidents were at this point.

When Ace began in the position, he held weekly pre-Raw and pre-Smackdown meetings with talent, but in recent months those have become rare. Laurenaitis was calm and easy to talk to when he took the position, but has grown more cranky and irritable, showing signs of the pressure getting to him.

Laurenaitis does have one thing going for him – there are no real candidates available. Jim Ross had been in the position for years during the peak times, but friends of Ross say he has zero interest in returning to the position should Laurenaitis not work out.

It is believed that Laurenaitis may have a “long leash” to work out the problems he’s having and grow into the position.

credit: Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Torch Newsletter

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