In the aftermath of Vince McMahon's resignation from all his roles at TKO Group following allegations of sexual abuse, attention has turned to the potential changes within WWE. Ronda Rousey, a former WWE superstar, has publicly called for the removal of Bruce Prichard, the Executive Director of Raw and SmackDown, asserting that he is essentially McMahon's "avatar" and that McMahon continues to have influence through him.

Prichard, a veteran of the pro wrestling industry whose association with WWE dates back to the 1980s, is widely regarded as McMahon's trusted confidant and right-hand man. He returned to WWE in 2019 as a Senior Vice President and later took over the helm of the company's two main roster shows after previous executives Eric Bischoff and Paul Heyman.

With the departure of John Laurinaitis due to allegations against McMahon in 2022 and Kevin Dunn's resignation preceding the recent scandal, Prichard remains as the person most closely associated with McMahon still working in WWE. Rousey's suggestion that Prichard acts on behalf of McMahon during his absences also aligns with rumors and reports that circulated during McMahon's earlier periods of controversy-induced "retirement" from WWE.

Rousey's critique of WWE goes beyond her support for Prichard's removal. The former UFC Hall of Famer expressed her dissatisfaction with the company in a 2022 Instagram post, claiming that it was hindered by a group of older individuals who failed to invest sufficient time in developing engaging women's storylines.

The weight of Rousey's opinion is amplified by her partnership with TKO's other brand, possibly placing her call for Prichard's ouster as a significant aspect of the post-Vince housecleaning that the company needs to undertake to reassure partners, sponsors, and fans that incidents like the allegations made by Janel Grant against McMahon will not happen again.

As WWE navigates the fallout from McMahon's resignation, the attention turns to the actions and decisions that will shape the company's future. The calls for change, including Ronda Rousey's stance on Bruce Prichard, indicate the importance of addressing the issues raised and ensuring a safer and more progressive environment within WWE.