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#1 WWE referee John Cone gets a big role backstage
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As reported previously, Mark Carrano was released by WWE after he sent the belongings of released superstars in trash bags. Carrano's firing has led to WWE referee John Cone getting a big promotion.
PWInsider reported earlier that John Cone had been part of the talent relations team earlier, but with Carrano gone, he would be getting a promotion in WWE. Cone is now second-in-command after John Laurinitus in the talent relations team of WWE.
PWInsider added that John Cone's release had since been rescinded, and the WWE referee is now second-in-command after John Laurinaitis in Talent Relations. Cone was previously the Manager of Talent Relations, but Mark Carrano's firing opened up a spot, facilitating his return to the department.
John Cone will continue to remain a referee on-screen in addition to his new backstage role.
Cone has had the spotlight shine on him many times during his career in WWE. His proudest moment to date would have been when his son Nicholas won the RAW Tag Team Championships alongside Braun Strowman at WrestleMania 34.
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