The stress over the last few weeks is said to be really showing on Vince McMahon. In the past, Vince hasn't let many things bother him, but with the recent media attention on WWE and steroids along with the Benoit tragedy, he has had almost all he can handle.

John Laurinaitis has brought up Lane Hoyt's name many times to upper management. Hoyt has called WWE headquarters and informed them that he can get out of TNA without a problem.