Former “WWE SmackDown” co-writer and WWE Hall of Famer “Road Dogg” Brian James left the company in early Marchand rumors of his departure continue to fly. This week A report from Fightful Select She tried to deny reports that James’ departure was due to her being fired for supporting former WWE Women’s Champion Chelsea Green.
After the report, James went to X (formerly Twitter) to address the rumors himself. The star had previously commented on this business was simply “going too fast for him” and he knew it was time to move on.
“I quit!!!” James posted: “@ImChelseaGreen is a national treasure, REGARDLESS OF NATION!!! I saw the writing on the wall, I can hear others getting kicked out. lol Growing up hurts sometimes, but only those you hurt in the process.”
When the latest rumors of James being “fired” over his support for Green broke, Fightful Select confirmed multiple sources familiar with the situation denied it. Sources reiterated to the newspaper that James left the company of his own free will.
i quit!!! @ImChelseaGreen is a national treasure, REGARDLESS OF THE NATION!!!
I saw the writing on the wall
I hear others get kicked out a lot lol
Growing up hurts sometimes
But the very ones you HURTED in the process. https://t.co/3g0aMaoqq9— Brian James (@BrianRDJames) November 11, 2026
James starred in the latest season of the Netflix series WWE Unreal. During the season, his fellow writer and producer Michael P.S. Hayes was featured in an interview where he commented that Green would not become a main event starbut was a supporting act for the stars of the company. Backed by a huge fan following on commentary, Green would win the WWE Women’s Championship, soon to be official at SummerSlam, in a multi-woman ladder match. The star The title was recently relinquished to Tiffany StrattonVia Money in the Bank cash-in, WWE Crown Jewel.