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Dave Meltzer addresses Road Dogg's comments on AEW hiring reasons

Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 3:17 PM

Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Dave Meltzer addresses Road Dogg's comments on AEW hiring reasons

Summary

On August 20, Dave Meltzer responded to Road Dogg's social media claims regarding his non-hiring by AEW, which Road Dogg attributed to his conservative political views. Meltzer labeled those claims as unfounded, stating that AEW employs individuals with various political perspectives. He highlighted that if extreme views were a factor, it could necessitate non-hiring decisions, but Road Dogg's views do not meet that threshold. The exchange began when Road Dogg criticized AEW's tag titles, prompting Meltzer to caution against hiring someone with a narrow-minded approach to booking.

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Key Details

•Road Dogg claimed AEW did not hire him due to his political views.
•Meltzer disputed these claims, emphasizing AEW's inclusive hiring practices.
•Road Dogg previously criticized AEW's tag titles on social media.
•Meltzer warned against hiring individuals with narrow-minded booking perspectives.

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3:17 PMWrestling Inc — Dave Meltzer Clarifies AEW/Road Dogg Situation

What they're saying

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On Wednesday, Road Dogg posted on social media that he wasn't hired by AEW due to his political views. On Wrestling Observer Radio, Dave Meltzer disputed that.
— Wrestling Incby staff@wrestlinginc.com (Samantha Schipman)

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