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Wrestling News / The Takedown on SI / March 11
Road Dogg Set for First Wrestling Appearances Since His Exit From WWE

Road Dogg Set for First Wrestling Appearances Since His Exit From WWE

Brian James, formerly known as Road Dogg in WWE, is sticking things out in the pro wrestling business. Last week, reports surfaced that indicated James had departed WWE, where he was a lead writer for the SmackDown brand since February of last year.

Wrestling News / The Takedown on SI / March 6
New Report Shares Possible Reason Why ‘Road Dogg’ Brian James Left WWE

New Report Shares Possible Reason Why ‘Road Dogg’ Brian James Left WWE

Why did ‘Road Dogg’ Brian James leave his position on the WWE creative team? It was reported on Thursday that James had left the company in what was a surprising move to many WWE fans.

Wrestling News / Total Apex Sports / March 5
WWE’s Creative Shakeup: Road Dogg Out, Williams Takes Over Raw

WWE’s Creative Shakeup: Road Dogg Out, Williams Takes Over Raw

WWE rarely makes quiet moves. When news broke that Brian “Road Dogg” James had stepped away from the company’s creative team, the wrestling world took notice.

Wrestling News / The Takedown on SI / March 5
'Road Dogg' Brian James Gone From WWE Amid Major Creative Shake-Up

'Road Dogg' Brian James Gone From WWE Amid Major Creative Shake-Up

With WWE's biggest show of the year just around the corner, the sports entertainment giant is undergoing some pretty big creative changes. The folks over at Bodyslam were the first to report on Thursday after that the Road Dogg, Brian James, is out as co-lead writer of Friday Night SmackDown and has departed the company.

Wrestling News / WWE on ClutchPoints / October 9
WWE SmackDown undergoing creative overhaul

WWE SmackDown undergoing creative overhaul

Those who are not satisfied with the recent editions of WWE Friday Night SmackDown will be relieved to know that changes are being made for the betterment of fans.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / October 8
WWE SmackDown Creative Team Changes: Road Dogg to Remain Head

WWE SmackDown Creative Team Changes: Road Dogg to Remain Head

WWE adding staff to SmackDown's creative team while keeping Road Dogg as head. Fans doubt improvements if Road Dogg stays, blaming past creative missteps.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / September 18
Road Dogg Names Rhea Ripley & Surprise WWE Tag Team in Modern Day D-Generation X

Road Dogg Names Rhea Ripley & Surprise WWE Tag Team in Modern Day D-Generation X

Road Dogg was given the difficult task of creating a D-Generation X stable using the current WWE roster and made some interesting picks, including Rhea Ripley.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / June 5, 2025
'I Would Be More Than Honored' R-Truth Already Knows Who He Wants To Induct Him Into The WWE Hall Of Fame

'I Would Be More Than Honored' R-Truth Already Knows Who He Wants To Induct Him Into The WWE Hall Of Fame

The wrestling world was shocked to recently learn that WWE wasn't bringing back R-Truth when his contract comes to an end. Fans were angry that someone as entertaining as Truth would be let go, and it's been reported that his fellow wrestlers were just as upset.

Wrestling News / The Takedown on SI / February 25, 2025

Road Dogg Comments On DX's Immediate Success In WWE

Road Dogg punched his ticket to the WWE Hall of Fame as a member of the legendary D-Generation X faction, but there was never a guarantee the group would be a success.

Wrestling News / The Takedown on SI / February 21, 2025
WWE Creative Structure And Hierarchy Revealed In Report

WWE Creative Structure And Hierarchy Revealed In Report

The WWE creative structure and hierarchy in the Triple H-led creative regime in WWE has been revealed. Dave Meltzer of The Wrestling Observer reported the official structure tree for the WWE creative teams on WWE Raw, Smackdown, and elsewhere in the company.

Wrestling News / The Takedown on SI / February 20, 2025

Road Dogg Discusses WWE Creative Frustrations With Vince McMahon

WWE Hall of Famer Road Dogg is reportedly leading the way on the Smackdown writing and creative staff these days. While the move was seen as controversial to some due to his past run as head of the show's creative from 2017 through 2019, many have come to his defense.

Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / February 20, 2025

Road Dogg praises WWE writing, production teams: ‘We have found our groove’

Road Dogg believes WWE has found its groove with every part of the company now firing on all cylinders. Last weekend, it was reported that Road Dogg (Brian James) is now the co-lead writer of SmackDown, working alongside John Swikata in that role.

Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / February 17, 2025

AJ Styles defends new WWE SmackDown co-lead writer Road Dogg amid fan criticism

AJ Styles thinks fans should give new WWE SmackDown co-lead writer Road Dogg a fair shot before criticizing him. It was revealed over the weekend that Road Dogg is now SmackDown’s co-lead writer, working alongside John Swikata in the role.

Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / February 15, 2025

Report: Road Dogg named co-lead writer for WWE SmackDown

“Road Dogg” Brian James is reportedly the new head writer for WWE SmackDown. On Saturday, PWInsider reported that James will serve alongside John Swikata as heads of the brand’s writing team.

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Wrestling News / Wrestling News / March 23, 2024

Road Dogg Says R-Truth Doesn't Need To Win A World Title But 'You Could Totally Put The Title On Him'

Join us at the Fifth Annual 80s Wrestling Con on Saturday, May 4th, at the Mennen Sports Arena in Morristown, NJ, featuring The Four Horsemen, Jake Roberts, and More!

Wrestling News / Wrestling News / January 24, 2024

Road Dogg Refers to WWE Star as the Real John Cena: 'He’s a Great Human, a Great Employee, a Great Wrestler'

Join us at the Fifth Annual 80s Wrestling Con on Saturday, May 4th, at the Mennen Sports Arena in Morristown, NJ, featuring The Four Horsemen, Jake Roberts, and More!

Wrestling News / Wrestling News / January 17, 2024

Road Dogg: I Want My Babyfaces to Be a Little More Humble Nowadays; Everybody's the King, Everybody's the Queen

On the latest "Oh You Didn't Know" podcast, WWE Hall of Famer Road Dogg talked about the intricacies of being a babyface and how that's evolved over the years.

Wrestling News / Wrestling News / January 3, 2024

Road Dogg: 'I’m a better sports entertainer than MJF'

The latest "Oh You Didn't Know" podcast covers the evolution of pro wrestling over the last 40 years go ing back to when Bullet Bob Armstrong stepped in the ring.  Road Dogg was asked if he’s a better sports entertainer than MJF: After a long pause, Road Dogg said, “So the fact that I’ve taken this long should make everybody mad.

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