Longtime WWE executive John Laurinaitis -- who was recently caught up in a report alleging Vince McMahon paid hush money to former employees -- has reportedly been terminated by the promotion, according to PWInsider.
Laurinaitis -- a former wrestler who served in multiple roles with the company since 2001, including Head of Talent Relations -- was terminated recently, likely within the last week, per the outlet.
The split with Laurinaitis was handled quietly behind the scenes, the outlet reports .