Overview
- Multiple outlets including PWInsider and BodySlam report that Brian “Road Dogg” James resigned from his SmackDown co-lead writer role, with PWInsider indicating he chose to step away.
- James had served as SmackDown’s co-lead writer since early 2025 and has worked behind the scenes for WWE in various roles since 2014.
- Yahoo Sports notes it is unclear whether James remains in his separate role running creative for WWE live events.
- Alexandra Williams confirmed via LinkedIn that she has been promoted to Vice President/Lead Writer for Monday Night Raw.
- Earlier reporting said Ryan Ward oversees creative direction for both Raw and SmackDown under Paul “Triple H” Levesque, and former WWE broadcaster Jonathan Coachman publicly criticized current creative leadership after James’s departure.