Road Dogg comments on WWE's view of AEW as competition

Road Dogg, a WWE Hall of Famer, discussed WWE's perception of AEW during an appearance on Busted Open Radio. He stated that WWE did not initially view AEW as competition, which he believes was a short-sighted approach. Road Dogg acknowledged that WWE regarded AEW as a lesser entity but argued that this mindset should change, especially given AEW's continued strength and recent key hires. His comments followed his departure from WWE in March 2026 after expressing concerns about the company's rapid pace.

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