Report: Shawn Michaels Set to Take Bigger Main-Roster Role — Four names who could benefit

WrestleTalk reports that Bruce Prichard will retire from his WWE role after WrestleMania 43 and shift to a remote correspondent position, and that Shawn Michaels is expected to assume Prichard’s responsibilities on the main roster. If accurate, Michaels — long a creative and coaching presence in NXT — would gain greater influence over Raw and SmackDown direction.

The outlet lists several main-roster performers with NXT ties to Michaels who it believes could benefit if he takes on a larger role:

• Fraxiom — Praised during their NXT run, including by Michaels, Fraxiom’s noted NXT Tag Team Championship reign ended at Stand & Deliver 2025. WrestleTalk says the team has split time between SmackDown, Main Event and NXT recently and could receive a stronger push on the main roster under Michaels.
• Carmelo Hayes — Presented as a top NXT star during the NXT 2.0 era and involved in a notable program with Bron Breakker that culminated at Stand & Deliver 2023, Hayes has held the U.S. title on the main roster and been linked with the 946. WrestleTalk suggests Michaels’ backing could help Hayes regain momentum after a quieter 2026.
• Roxanne Perez — A two-time NXT Women’s Champion whose 2024 run drew high praise, Perez has been used in a supporting role on the main roster and did not win Money in the Bank. WrestleTalk proposes Michaels could help reposition her as a singles contender.
• Giulia — Signed to NXT in 2024 alongside Stephanie Vaquer and spotlighted while in NXT, Giulia has had two runs as Women’s U.S. Champion but has not matched Vaquer’s main-roster progression. The report says Michaels could shine a brighter light on her on the main roster.

The story is presented as WrestleTalk’s report and analysis; WWE has not publicly confirmed Michaels’ reassignment. This remains an unconfirmed development that could influence creative plans if WWE proceeds after WrestleMania 43.