WWE Hall of Famer Road Dogg recently opened up about his departure from WWE. The veteran had worked behind the scenes for years. His run began in 2014 and by early 2025, he was serving as co-lead writer for WWE SmackDown.
In March 2026, reports emerged that Road Dogg had exited WWE despite the company doing well. However, he felt something was missing.
Road Dogg explains why he left WWE
Speaking on Busted Open Radio, Road Dogg admits he still loves professional wrestling, but felt like WWE didn’t need him anymore.
“I still love wrestling, and I want to do wrestling and I want to do it for somebody that wants and needs it. And I feel like WWE didn’t want or need it anymore. They were firing on all cylinders and making money, and setting records. And I was complacent. I felt like I wasn’t earning. I was, I was getting a check, but I felt like I wasn’t earning it.”
He also admits he stopped enjoying the work, which was a major factor.
“And I wasn’t having any fun. It got to be so much work, that it stopped being fun. I actually stayed longer than I wanted to just out of fear of unemployment. I didn’t do well with my money. I’m a drug addict and recovering alcoholic. I didn’t manage my money well. That fear of the unknown kept me for a long time.”
He also credited his wife with helping him make the final decision to leave WWE. “I was about to go into a meeting, and my wife told me on the phone, ‘I lived with you in a tent.’ I said, ‘I’m coming home right now.’ If you lived with me in a tent, I don’t need to pay the mortgage. [laughs]” [H/T: 411mania]
Read More: WWE Tightens Rules on Ring Gear Approval — REPORT
