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  • New Age Outlaws Name Modern Tag Teams They’d Love to Face

    New Age Outlaws Name Modern Tag Teams They’d Love to Face

    The New Age Outlaws are a reunited act again, and they already have dream opponents in mind.

    Road Dogg and Billy Gunn recently appeared together on Busted Open Radio in the wake of Road Dogg’s departure from WWE’s creative team, with the pair also surfacing in Las Vegas during WrestleMania 42 weekend.

    Asked which modern tag teams they would want to face in their prime, each legend went a different direction. Both answers point toward matches that could realistically happen.

    Billy Gunn picked his sons, Austin Gunn and Colten Gunn, who currently work in AEW as The Gunn Club. Road Dogg went with The Street Profits, praising Montez Ford as a bonafide superstar and calling Angelo Dawkins an athlete among athletes.

    “I love the Street Profits, I think they’re great athletes,” Road Dogg said. “I think Montez is a superstar and everybody knows it. Dawkins is the unsung hero. Dawkins is an athlete of athletes.”

    A Gunn Club vs. Outlaws Match Is Closer Than It Sounds

    The Gunn Club answer is the one with real legs. Billy Gunn is still an active performer in AEW, where his sons work full-time, meaning a Gunns vs. Outlaws match would require no cross-promotional negotiation at all. Road Dogg has not wrestled since 2015, but he has floated the idea of stepping back in the ring for a one-off dumpster match in 2027.

    The Street Profits angle carries its own weight given the timing. Ford and Dawkins made a surprise return on the Raw after WrestleMania 42, coming to the aid of Seth Rollins during an attack from The Vision. With Road Dogg no longer tied to WWE creative, the door is at least cracked for a conversation, even if the logistics are heavier.

    For a team that built its name on attitude and family lineage, both answers fit. One just happens to be a phone call away.

  • Road Dogg Says He Was Wronged By WWE

    Road Dogg Says He Was Wronged By WWE

    Road Dogg has explained leaving WWE.

    The Attitude Era star had worked with the company in a behind-the-scenes capacity for a long time and he was appointed the co-lead writer of SmackDown back in February last year. It was reported in early March this year, however, that the wrestling veteran had resigned from the position.

    The former WWE star discussed his decision during a recent appearance on a live Busted Open show. Road Dogg first claimed that anyone who watched WWE Unreal knows why he left:

    “Did any of you watch [Unreal]? I know you’re not a fan of the show. I’m old, so I’m not a fan either. it’s a little behind the scenes. I feel like I don’t need to tell you what happened. I feel like if you watched that show, you saw what happened, and so here I sit with you tonight. and I’m happy man because of it,”

    I Was Done A Little Wrong: Road Dogg

    Road Dogg did not explain the exact scenes he is talking about. Though clips from Unreal showing the wrestling veteran butting heads with other creative team members over the plans for Chelsea Green have drawn attention on social media.

    The former DX member noted that he still has friends in the company. He then claimed that at this point in his life, he wants to work at a place where he can make a difference:

    “I feel like I was done a little wrong, and I feel like I was receiving a paycheck, and I didn’t have any purpose. I was making a dollar, but I wasn’t making any decisions. I think I can make a difference somewhere, where maybe I don’t make as many dollars. In this phase in my life, that’s what I’m thinking of,”

    The 56-year-old had also recently revealed a feud idea he had pitched for Green that didn’t see the light of day. You can check out what he said here.

  • Road Dogg Reveals Nixed Feud Idea For Chelsea Green

    Road Dogg Reveals Nixed Feud Idea For Chelsea Green

    Road Dogg is a fan of Chelsea Green.

    The former SmackDown Head Writer, who resigned from his position earlier this year, recently took part in a virtual signing session for Signed by Superstars. During the session, the Attitude Era star was asked about his time in creative and if there were any ideas he had that did not make it to TV.

    Replying to the question, Road Dogg, real name Brian James revealed that he had plans for a storyline between Zoey Stark and Chelsea Green. The wrestling veteran first praised Stark, saying that she is the best female wrestler he has seen in a long time, and that her ring work is second to none. Brian then explained that he wanted Zoey and Alba Fyre to kick Piper Niven out of the Secret Hervice. The story would have eventually led to a singles match between Stark and Green:

    “I wanted Zoey Stark, I wanted her and then, Alba Fyre, to take over for Chelsea. They were gonna turn on Piper and put her out and put her through a table. Like really send her away for six months or something, and now you have these great two workers standing behind Chelsea… And then, you have ‘em realize, this dingbat. Hey, you turn on her. Piper comes back. They have a tag, then we go into a singles with Chelsea and Zoey.”

    Road Dogg suggested that the pitch was rejected because not everyone was fan of Chelsea Green like he was, and people in the company ‘were getting hot’ at him for suggesting ideas for her. When asked who these people were, the 56-year-old did not name them, but claimed that he understands their point of view:

    “I totally understand people not seeing her worth if you’re only looking through a top guy lens. Like if you’re only looking for a main event of WrestleMania, I can see you not having her in that vision. But I also see the potential that she could be in that vision. I firmly believe that and I’ll go to my grave believing it, and she’s the right kind of human being. She’s a workhorse. She says no to nothing and yes to everything. She kicked a 40-yard field goal with a broken ankle. For the love of God, the girl’s a national treasure.”

    This is not the first we’ve heard about people backstage not seeing Green as a star. Longtime WWE producer Michael Hayes was recently criticized for suggesting that Chelsea’s job in the company was to just elevate other talents. Though according to the former US Champion, Hayes has since apologized for his remarks.

  • Road Dogg: Judgment Day Could Be 2026’s Bloodline

    Road Dogg: Judgment Day Could Be 2026’s Bloodline

    Former WWE lead writer Brian ‘Road Dogg’ James believes The Judgment Day has the potential to become what The Bloodline was at their peak, if the faction is handled correctly heading into the rest of 2026.

    James made the comments during a virtual signing on Monday Night Raw while discussing the faction’s current state. The group currently consists of AAA Mega Champion Dominik Mysterio, Liv Morgan, Raquel Rodriguez, Roxanne Perez, and J.D. McDonagh.

    “I love it,” James said about Liv Morgan and Dominik Mysterio’s dynamic during an autograph signing with Signed By Superstars. “I think the Judgment Day has potential to be The Bloodline of ’26, if handled correctly. I think there’s a bunch of great players in there right now.”

    Judgment Day Heading Into WrestleMania 42

    The faction underwent a major shift in early March when the group decided to oust Finn Bálor. That decision set up a singles match between Balor and Mysterio at WrestleMania 42.

    Morgan is also scheduled for a high-profile match at the event, challenging Stephanie Vaquer for the WWE Women’s World Championship. The matches represent significant opportunities for Judgment Day members on WWE’s biggest stage.

  • Road Dogg Explains WWE Creative Exit, Rules Out AEW Move

    Road Dogg Explains WWE Creative Exit, Rules Out AEW Move

    Road Dogg has opened up about his departure from WWE creative, revealing the demanding pace of the job led to his exit in early March. The former co-lead writer of Friday Night SmackDown addressed his decision during a virtual signing appearance with Signed by Superstars.

    “It was moving too fast… It was just moving too fast for me. We talked about my brothers and their grandkids and I didn’t get to spend a whole lot of time with mine so, I’m gonna do more of that now.”

    Road Dogg served as co-lead writer for SmackDown before his March exit. He was featured in the WWE: Unreal series on Netflix during creative writing meetings, giving fans a behind-the-scenes look at the process.

    WWE Creative Process and Netflix Exposure

    When asked whether the Netflix series exposes too much of the wrestling business, Road Dogg acknowledged the concern many veterans share. “As an old timer, I think we always feel that way,” he said.

    He explained the strategic thinking behind the series. “The idea behind it, in my opinion, is it’s an on-ramp or an exit ramp into the actual episodic television show, and I don’t know if there’s a metric that can tell you whether that works or not.”

    AEW Speculation Shut Down

    During the signing, which also featured Billy Gunn, Road Dogg was asked about potentially joining All Elite Wrestling in a producing role. He quickly dismissed the idea.

    When asked if he could see himself working for AEW in the future, Road Dogg simply replied, “No.” Gunn, who works as both a talent and producer for AEW, echoed the response.

    Road Dogg’s exit from WWE marks a shift toward spending more time with family after years in the high-pressure creative environment.

  • The New Age Outlaws Are Reuniting

    The New Age Outlaws Are Reuniting

    Oh you didn’t know? The New Age Outlaws, the legendary Attitude Era tag team comprised of “Road Dogg” BG James and Billy Gunn are getting the band back together.

    Following BG James’ recent departure from WWE, it seems one of his first calls was to an old friend. The New Age Outlaws‘ first booking together in years has been announced for Great Lakes Championship Wrestling’s Blizzard Brawl 21. The event takes place Saturday, December 5 at the Potawatomi Casino in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

    New Age Outlaws Runion

    The duo have been announced as the first guests for the event, marking Road Dogg’s return to the independent wrestling circuit following his . Billy Gunn, who is currently signed with AEW, will join his longtime tag team partner for the special appearance.

    The New Age Outlaws are two-time WWE Tag Team Champions and were inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame as a team.

    The Milwaukee event also marks a new chapter for GLCW, with the promotion moving to the Potawatomi Casino as a new venue for the annual Blizzard Brawl.

    With the Outlaws scheduled to reunite in December, you can be sure we’ll be seeing more of the decorated duo in the months ahead.

  • Brian \”Road Dogg\” James Departs WWE (Report)

    Brian \”Road Dogg\” James has departed WWE, according to a report from BodySlam.net.

    James, a WWE Hall of Famer best known for his time as one-half of the New Age Outlaws alongside \”Bad Ass\” Billy Gunn, had been serving as the head of creative for SmackDown.

    His tenure in the backstage role had drawn considerable attention in recent months, including his portrayal on the second season of WWE\’s docuseries WWE: Unreal, which depicted behind-the-scenes creative discussions during his time overseeing the blue brand\’s direction.

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    The 54-year-old James originally rejoined WWE in a behind-the-scenes capacity in 2011, working as a producer before eventually taking on a creative leadership role.

    He previously served as co-head writer of SmackDown Live from 2016 to 2019 before stepping down and transitioning to WWE\’s NXT brand. He was let go from NXT in early 2022 but returned to WWE not long after Vince McMahon stepped away from the company, this time working with the live events team before moving back into a creative leadership position on SmackDown.

    No reason has been given for the departure at this time. SEScoops will provide updates as more information becomes available.

  • Backstage News On Recent Change To WWE Creative Team

    WWE has received criticism in recent months for the handling of John Cena\’s retirement run, among other storylines. It appears that the negative reviews have prompted the company to make some behind-the-scene changes.

    According to reports from PWinsider, the company has made some creative adjustments recently, with Vice President of Creative Writing Ryan Ward now overseeing the agenda for both Raw and SmackDown.

    Road Dogg is now said to be sharing the responsibility of SmackDown with John Swikata as co-leads, while Alexandra Williams and Jonathan Baeckstrom have similar role on the Raw side.

    Alexandra Williams is someone who has worked closely with CM Punk since the former AEW star\’s return to the company. Baeckstrom previously served as the lead writer for 205 Live.

    It\’s unknown if the changes are related to the reports of WWE overhauling the creative plans for WrestleMania 42 recently, right before Drew McIntyre beat Cody Rhodes for the WWE title.

    The Scottish Warrior now has a new challenger for his WWE championship after tonight\’s Saturday Night\’s Main Event. You can check out more about it here.

  • Execs Offer Conflicting Explanations for R-Truth\’s 2025 WWE Release

    Two of WWE\’s most influential employees have provided contradictory accounts regarding R-Truth\’s contract situation in newly released footage from WWE Unreal Season 2.

    Road Dogg, WWE\’s Senior Vice President of Live Events, addressed the decision not to renew R-Truth\’s contract when it expired.

    \”While it broke my heart, it made perfect business sense to not renew his contract. At his age, you might not get that reward back,\” Road Dogg explained in the sneak peek footage.

    However, Triple H offered a starkly different version of events.

    \”He immediately went out on social and said he was fired, but he was never fired. Contrary to prior belief, he was never not under contract with us,\” WWE\’s Chief Content Officer claimed.

    Miscommunication

    The conflicting statements have created confusion among fans regarding the 54-year-old superstar\’s actual status with the company. Road Dogg\’s comments suggest a deliberate business decision not to renew an expiring contract based on age considerations, while Triple H maintains R-Truth was never released and remained under WWE contract throughout.

    R-Truth had posted on social media claiming he was fired, which Triple H has now disputed as inaccurate.

    The contradictory executive statements leave questions about whether this represents a legitimate contract technicality, miscommunication, or potential storyline development.

    The footage appears in promotional material for WWE Unreal Season 2, premiering Tuesday, January 20 on Netflix.