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WWE Parts Ways With Longtime Creative Writer and Hall of Famer

WWE Parts Ways With Longtime Creative Writer and Hall of Famer

Summary

WWE has parted ways with Brian "Road Dogg" James, a creative writer and Hall of Famer. He worked at WWE since 2014, contributing to the "SmackDown" brand's storylines. Brian James had previously left WWE and rejoined multiple times during his career.

Key Facts

  • WWE no longer employs Brian "Road Dogg" James.
  • He worked behind the scenes at WWE since 2014.
  • James was the co-lead writer for WWE's "Friday Night SmackDown".
  • WWE fans criticized "SmackDown" for uninspired storylines.
  • WWE has promoted "NXT" stars, like Trick Williams, to boost "SmackDown".
  • Brian James first left WWE in July 1995 but returned the following year.
  • He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2019 as part of D-Generation X.

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