US EditionBREAKING: Huge Backstage Concern In WWE Following Major Exit
Brian 'Road Dogg' James left WWE by choice amid a creative reshuffle that included promotions and reorganizations in writing teams, impacting SmackDown and Raw brands.
- BodySlam first reported on Thursday that WWE parted ways with Brian 'Road Dogg' James, who decided to leave his co-lead writer role on Friday Night SmackDown, PWInsider's Mike Johnson corroborated.
- The WWE Hall of Famer had worked behind the scenes since 2014 after sporadic appearances beginning in 2011 and served as co-lead writer during the run-up to WrestleMania 35 last year.
- Alexandra Williams was promoted to vice president and lead writer for Monday Night Raw, while Ryan Ward is overseeing creative direction for both Raw and SmackDown.
- With WrestleMania 42 a little over six weeks away, WWE is closing in on a 14-16 match card and has called up NXT stars like Trick Williams, affecting the WrestleMania build.
- Fans had criticized his appointment, though recently retired wrestler AJ Styles defended Road Dogg, who was prominently featured on season two of WWE Unreal, and WWE said updates will be provided soon.
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Report: Brian James a.k.a. Road Dogg made decision to leave WWE, "had been expressing his unhappiness for a while" - POST Wrestling | Podcasts, News, Reviews | WWE AEW NXT NJPW
Brian James, a.k.a. Road Dogg, has left his position on the WWE creative staff in a decision that the former wrestler is said to have made himself. James, 56, has departed WWE and was first reported by Bodyslam.net with additional confirmation from other outlets. Road Dogg has held multiple roles over the past fifteen years in WWE, from a match producer to a senior member of the writing staff. In 2019, he left his post as head writer of SmackDow…
Backstage News On Road Dogg's WWE Exit
As previously reported by PWMania.com, WWE Hall of Famer Road Dogg (real name Brian James) has voluntarily left his position as co-lead of creative for Friday Night SmackDown. According to PWInsider.com, Road Dogg chose to resign from WWE in person on Thursday, March 5. The report states that WWE sources indicated James openly expressed his […]
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