Road Dogg comments on WWE's view of AEW as competition
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 5:02 PM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
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.
- •Road Dogg highlights WWE's historical dismissal of AEW as competition.
- •He believes WWE's perspective on AEW has been a mistake.
- •Road Dogg emphasizes the importance of strong leadership in wrestling promotions.
- •His remarks come after his exit from WWE as lead writer for SmackDown.
- •AEW's ongoing success is noted as a key factor in the changing perception.
- 5:02 PMWrestling Inc — Former Producer Road Dogg Says WWE Doesn't View AEW As Competition But It Should
"WWE Hall of Famer Road Dogg has admitted that the company didn't view AEW competition, but that mindset needs to change.
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