A major departure from WWE’s production team was confirmed recently as reports revealed that longtime WWE producer Michael Mansury left the company last week.

The now-former WWE employee was considered a big part of Triple H’s team and many within the company dubbed him as the “next” Kevin Dunn.

The latest Wrestling Observer Newsletter provides some updates on the situation and reveals the reason why the WWE official decided to leave the company.

It notes that everyone who is seen as a potential successor to Kevin Dunn has their life “made difficult” in the company and “they get constantly criticized” to Vince McMahon.

Regarding his departure, it was said that Mansury decided to leave the promotion as he had gotten impatient when it comes to upward mobility in the company. Though his departure was not sudden and Michael Mansury had given his notice months in advance.

The former WWE official joined the promotion as a Production Assistant and rose through the ranks over the years to become the Vice President of Global Television Production. Though his last promotion came in March 2016.

Michael Mansury had been with WWE for 11 years since joining the promotion in 2009. He was well-liked among the people in the company and many were shocked with his departure.