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• Road Dogg Brian James Says He Was Better Than The Rock On The Microphone In WWE
Few people can go toe-to-toe with “The Great One” on the microphone. But The Road Dogg can. That’s how Brian James sees things, anyways. The legendary former D-Generation X member and WWE Hall of Fame legend spoke during a recent K&S WrestleFest virtual signing about the top five talkers in pro wrestling. While on the […] The post Road Dogg Brian James Says He Was Bett...2026
• Road Dogg Opens Up About Leaving WWE Creative Role
Brian James has spoken candidly about his decision to step away from WWE’s creative team earlier this year. It was reported in March 2026 that the former WWE star, best known as “Road Dogg,” had resigned from his backstage role after expressing dissatisfaction with his position. Speaking on Busted Open Radio, James addressed the situation […]...2026
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• Road Dogg Admits He Felt He Was “A Little Wronged By WWE”
Road Dogg Brian James continues to talk about his unexpected departure from WWE earlier this year. During an appearance on Busted Open Radio on SiriusXM this week, the former WWE executive and SmackDown writer spoke about how he felt “a little wronged by WWE.” “Did any of you watch WWE Unreal? I’m old, so I’m […] The post Road Dogg Admits He Felt He Was “A Little Wron...2026
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• Road Dogg Addresses Possible Vince McMahon Return To WWE, Reveals Past Talks About Bringing In MJF, Chelsea Green Controversy
As noted, “Road Dogg” Brian James took part in a virtual signing this week alongside his former New Age Outlaws tag-team member Billy Gunn. In addition to the highlights from the appearance we published here earlier today, which featured the WWE Hall of Fame legend and former WWE creative team member talking alongside the current […] The post Road Dogg Addresses Possible Vince Mc...2026
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• Road Dogg Reveals Why He Left WWE

Road Dogg opens up about his WWE departure. In March, Brian James stepped down from his position as co-lead writer of WWE SmackDown, a role he had just taken up in February. According to Mike Johnson of PWInsider, James personally chose to leave the position rather than being released by WWE. The report stated that […] The post Road Dogg Reveals Why He Left WWE appeared first on Wrestlezone....2026
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• Road Dogg Explains Why He Stepped Away From WWE Creative Role
Brian James, known to fans as Road Dogg, has opened up about his decision to step away from WWE earlier this year, making it clear that the demanding pace of the job played a major role in his exit. Speaking during a virtual signing with Signed By Superstars, James addressed...2026

• Road Dogg Addresses WhyEC3 Did Not Get Over On WWE’s Main Roster
WWE Senior Vice President of Live Events “Road Dogg” Brian James took to an episode of his “Oh… You Didn’t Know?” podcast, where he talked about a number of topics including why former WWE star EC3 did not get over on the main roster. Road Dogg said, “All of the above [politics, injuries]? He was […] The post Road Dogg Addresses WhyEC3 Did Not Get Over On WWE’s Main Roster first appeared on ...2024
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• The greatest Intercontinental title match that time forgot

WWE Jeff Jarrett and Shawn Michaels produced a forgotten one-hit wonder. Mention WWE’s Intercontinental Championship to any well-versed wrestling fan, and it won’t be long before a conversation quickly turns to the greatest matches in the title’s history. Immediately, talk turns to the fiery classic between Randy Savage and Ricky Steamboat at WrestleMania III or GUNTHER’s war in Wales with...2023
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"Rhea Ripley, Cody Rhodes & “Road Dogg” Brian James have addressed the reaction to R-Truth’s WWE release in June 2025."

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"According to one source, Road Dogg Brian James has been named as the new co-lead writer for the WWE SmackDown."

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"WWE Hall of Famer "Road Dogg" Brian James seeks to settle whether R-Truth is a member of the Judgment Day faction."

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"WWE executive and former creative team member "Road Dogg" Brian James admits that WWE creative failed several specific superstars, including Rusev."

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• Jeff Jarrett Comments on Road Dogg Joining AEW After WWE Exit
Jeff Jarrett has weighed in on the possibility of Road Dogg making the jump to AEW following his recent WWE exit, offering insight that keeps the door open — but not quite kicked down. Road Dogg, real name Brian James, stepped away from his role as co-lead writer of SmackDown earlier this month. With his […] The post Jeff Jarrett Comments on Road Dogg Joining AEW After WWE Exit appeared firs...2026
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• WWE's Road Dogg Reveals Aborted Pitch For Filmed Rehab Stint

WWE Hall of Famer "Road Dogg" Brian James has been sober for over a decade and he has revealed that he rejected WWE's offer of filming his stint in rehab....2023
• Road Dogg Stresses The Importance Of Understanding AEW Boss Tony Khan's Perspective

"Road Dogg" Brian James talked about Tony Khan's decision to terminate CM Punk's contract following his altercation with Jack Perry at AEW All In....2023
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• Former WWE Writer Michael Leonardi Recalls Getting Fired By Vince McMahon After Changing PAC's Promo
Michael Leonardi recalls getting fired from WWE after changing a controversial line in a promo for Neville (PAC). After a stint with the company in the early 2000's, Leonardi returned to work for WWE as creative writer in 2015, but his second run with the company was short-lived, coming to an end just eight months later. About a month ago, Leonardi posted two seperate videos to his LinkedIn page, ...2024
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• Cody Rhodes hopes to ‘speak about my future with WWE’ on Raw next week
WWE.com Cody Rhodes failed to “finish the story” in the main event of WrestleMania 39 this past weekend, losing his WWE Universal championship match to Roman Reigns. One night later, he was left in a heap of flesh by Brock Lesnar, who made like he was going to tag with him before turning on him to close that show. It’s been a tough week for the guy. He acknowledged as much in a post on Ins...2023
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• Cody Rhodes Reflects On WrestleMania 39 Loss; Hopes To Speak About His Future On 4/10/23 WWE Raw
Cody Rhodes remains ever grateful for all the opportunities that WrestleMania 39 week afforded him and looks forward to discussing his future with the company. Cody Rhodes believed that he would be coming away with the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship following his match with Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 39. However, interference from all members of The Bloodline prevented Cody Rhodes from f...2023
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• WWE Hall Of Famer Questions WWE Creative After Road Dogg Exit
Bully Ray recently weighed in on the state of WWE creative following news that Brian James had stepped down from his role on the SmackDown writing team. Speaking on Busted Open Radio, Bully Ray suggested that WWE’s storytelling has become overly calculated, potentially preventing the kind of spontaneous moments that historically helped create the industry’s […]...2026
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• Rumor Roundup: WWE Hall of Fame, new SmackDown lead writer, Orange Cassidy, more!

WWE.com Speculating on the rumors surrounding pro wrestling is a favored pastime of many fans, perhaps second only to actually watching the matches. In this daily column, we take a look at the latest rumors being churned out by the pro wrestling rumor mill. Important reminder: Rumors are just that — rumors. None of this has been confirmed as fact, it’s just circulating around the pro wrest...2025
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• Former WWE Writer Michael Leonardi Recalls Getting Fired By Vince McMahon After Changing PAC's Promo
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• WWE Names Hall Of Fame Legend New Co-Lead Writer For SmackDown
A change has been made behind-the-scenes in WWE. According to one source, Road Dogg Brian James has been named as the new co-lead writer for the WWE SmackDown. Road Dogg will join Swikata in heading the creative for the blue brand. We will keep you posted as additional information continues to surface regarding this story. […] The post WWE Names Hall Of Fame Legend New Co-Lead Writer For Sma...2025
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• Road Dogg Admits WWE Dropped The Ball On Several Specific Superstars

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• Road Dogg Talks Changes To WWE Hall Of Fame Process, Wants To See Chyna Get In

WWE executive "Road Dogg" Brian James once again lobbies for his former D-Generation X colleague Chyna to get her own induction in the Hall of Fame....2023
• Road Dogg Reveals Who 'Put His Neck On The Line' To Bring Him Back To WWE In 2011

"Road Dogg" Brian James has been able to work in front of the camera and behind the scenes in WWE, but he hasn't always been on the best terms with the company....2023
• WWE Hall of Famer Believes There "Was A Lot Left On The Table With Samoa Joe”
"Road Dogg" Brian James believes that there was much more to be done with Samoa Joe before his eventual WWE release in 2022. During the latest episode of Oh... You Didn’t Know podcast, the WWE Hall of Famer stated: "100 percent (there was more to Samoa Joe in WWE). I think...2023
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• Road Dogg Comments On AEW's Jack Perry's 'Small Ball Mentality'

"Road Dogg" Brian James took Jack Perry to task for his involvement in the latest backstage fiasco at All In and also criticized AEW's backstage environment....2023
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• Road Dogg Settles Whether R-Truth Is A Part Of WWE's Judgment Day Faction

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• WWE's Road Dogg Says Sometimes 'You Become So Undeniable' And Gives Examples

WWE executive "Road Dogg" Brian James recalls times a WWE Superstar became "undeniable" to company management....2023
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• Road Dogg Fantasy Books WWE WrestleMania Tag Team Main Event For New Age Outlaws

During a recent episode of his podcast, "Road Dogg" Brian James fantasy-booked a WrestleMania main event for the New Age Outlaws and the current WWE tag champs....2023

• Road Dogg Set For First Public Appearance Since WWE Exit
WWE Hall of Famer Brian James, best known to fans as Road Dogg, has confirmed his first public appearances since stepping away from his role on WWE’s creative team. James, who most recently served as co-lead writer for WWE SmackDown, is scheduled to appear at the upcoming Squared Circle Expo in Indianapolis on March 27–28. […]...2026
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• Former WWE Writer Michael Leonardi Recalls Getting Fired By Vince McMahon After Changing PAC's Promo
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• Backstage News On Tonight’s WWE Draft Night 1 Episode Of SmackDown
WWE has reached out to several people for cameo appearances on tonight’s WWE Draft Night 1 edition of SmackDown, according to Fightful. WWE Hall of Famer and Senior Vice President of Live Events “Road Dogg” Brian James is scheduled to appear tonight. WePWMania.com previously mentioned how WWE Hall of Famer Teddy Long was also booked. […] The post Backstage News On Tonight’s...2023
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• WWE Promotes Key Name To Lead Writer & Vice President Of The Company
Fresh off of the shocking news that longtime WWE producer and one of the company’s lead TV writers Road Dogg Brian James has quit WWE, some additional significant behind the scenes news has surfaced today. Alexandra Williams has announced that she has been promoted within WWE, revealing on her LinkedIn page that she is now […] The post WWE Promotes Key Name To Lead Writer & Vice P...2026
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• Samantha Irvin shocks the WWE fans by her departure

Samantha Irvin took to social media announcing that her time as the ring announcer for Monday Night Raw has come to an end. Irvin wrote a lengthy post thanking the fans, the women’s locker room, the camera crew, Paul Heyman, Triple, Michael Cole, Mark Henry, Brian James and more. There is already speculation that she could be heading to AEW. Credit Wrestleview.com...2024
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• Cody Rhodes Reflects On WrestleMania 39 Loss; Hopes To Speak About His Future On 4/10/23 WWE Raw
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