Vince Russo Says WWE Creative Is “25 Years Behind” After Road Dogg Exit

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Brian "Road Dogg" James has stepped away from WWE's SmackDown creative team after receiving feedback during his annual performance review, according to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. His departure is part of a broader reshuffling of WWE's writing leadership, with Alexandra Williams being promoted to Vice President and Lead Writer for Monday Night Raw, while Ryan Ward has taken on a larger role coordinating creative direction across both shows. Former WWE writer Vince Russo criticized the company's creative leadership, claiming they are "25 years behind" and stuck in a "wrestling bubble," arguing that longtime industry figures are disconnected from modern entertainment trends.