Terry Taylor was relieved of his duties as TNA Wrestling's Director of Talent Relations on Friday.

Dean Broadhead will now oversee contractual matters while former WWE executive Bruce Prichard will handle Taylor's remaining duties.

Taylor had been with TNA since 2003 in a management role and served as head of talent relations for the most of TNA's years in business.

Bruce Prichard is not very well-liked by most in TNA. He joined the company last year in a backstage role after spending many years in WWE as Vince McMahon's "right hand man."


Updated: 23 / 5 / 2011

Terry Taylor has left TNA and has been replaced by Bruce Prichard as the head of Talent Relations. While it was initially reported that Taylor was resigning, the decision was made internally to make a change and go with Prichard. The call was made by Dixie Carter, and Taylor is staying on through the end of the month to make it a smooth transition.

The change came as a surprise as far as Prichard replacing Taylor, as many thought D'Lo Brown was seen as next in line for the role. Brown is currently working as the head agent on TNA live events. Taylor was liked personally by many of the wrestlers, and were some wrestlers privately complaining due to Prichard having a bad reputation in some circles among the wrestlers.

Prichard will work along with TNA's Chief Financial Offier, Dean Broadhead in his new position, but any major signings or decisions will be subject to Dixie and Janice Carter's approval.