AJ Styles defends controversial WWE legend following heavy criticism

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February 17, 2025

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According to reports, Road Dogg is the new co-lead writer for SmackDown. This isn't a popular move among WWE fans, as the DX member has been in charge of the blue brand before. He oversaw the show's sharp decline in quality in 2017, having replaced Ryan Ward as the head writer.

Road Dogg was also notorious for arguing with fans on X/Twitter and defending WWE's booking decisions. All of this, along with SmackDown's recent lack of form, has caused heavy disappointment to some vocal fans. AJ Styles took note of this and decided to set the record straight. He tweeted that Road Dogg shouldn't be judged on his past performance as SmackDown's head writer. Styles claimed that his ideas were “picked apart” by another man, clearly implied to be ex-WWE Chairman Vince McMahon.

While Bron Breakker has decided not to opt for the family name, everyone knows the star is none other than the son of Rick Steiner. He's caused havoc on NXT as the champion, and since coming to the main roster, he's continued to cause issues for everyone else, showcasing himself as the dominant star that he is. There has been some speculation about whether he will be joined by his cousin, Brock Steiner, in WWE as well.

Now, there appear to be hints that it's not totally out of the question. Earlier, when asked about Brock going to WWE, Scott Steiner said that his son was potentially heading to pro wrestling and that he would help him when the time came. He has now posted a picture of his son wearing a WWE t-shirt. While there's speculation about the t-shirt actually being a WWE ID shirt, there's been no confirmation of the same.

Adam Pearce announced a high-stakes match for tomorrow night's episode of WWE RAW. The promotion is building toward Elimination Chamber 2025 on March 1.

WWE shared a video featuring the RAW General Manager today on social media, and he made a major announcement for tomorrow night's show. Damage CTRL's Dakota Kai will be squaring off against American Made's Ivy Nile in a number one contenders match for the Women's Intercontinental Championship. Pearce also shared that Women's Tag Team Champions Bianca Belair and Naomi will be on RAW this week.

FROM THE RUMOR MILL

Demolition is rumored for a long-awaited Hall of Fame induction during WrestleMania 41 Weekend near Las Vegas. This comes after it was recently revealed how Ax and Smash signed WWE Legends contracts after years of legal and other issues between the two sides.

Officials were said to be against honoring Demolition in the past, but Fightful Select notes that the current regime has discussed the legendary tag team for a potential induction in April. It wasn't clear if the induction had been decided on. Sources were also not clear on if Crush, aka Brian Adams, was considered for a posthumous induction with Demolition.

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