WWE Hall of Famer Brian James, known by his ring name Road Dogg, has publicly addressed the circumstances surrounding his departure from the company earlier this year.
Speculation about James’ exit resurfaced after former WWE broadcaster Jonathan Coachman claimed on his podcast that Road Dogg was fired due to his support for Chelsea Green, as featured on the Netflix series WWE: Unreal.
However, Coachman’s account was challenged by reports citing multiple sources who maintained that James voluntarily stepped away from his position.
In a direct response, Road Dogg has now clarified the situation himself.
On Wednesday, November 11, James took to social media platform X to confirm his decision to leave WWE while strongly defending Green.
“I quit,” James wrote. “Chelsea Green is a national treasure NO MATTER THE NATION!!!”
The longtime WWE veteran further elaborated on his reasons for departure, suggesting he had anticipated organizational shifts.
“I saw the writing on the wall,” he continued. “I’m hearing others are being pushed out too lol. Growth hurts sometimes. But just the ones YOU HURT during it.”
Road Dogg officially departed from his behind-the-scenes role with WWE in March 2026.
I quit!!! @ImChelseaGreen is a national treasure NO MATTER THE NATION!!!
I saw the writing on the wall
I’m hearing others are being pushed out too lol
Growth hurts sometimes
But just the ones YOU HURT during it.— Brian G. James (@BrianRDJames) November 11, 2026
