"I would love to do that" - Road Dogg is interested in two WWE roles
Brian James, also known as Road Dogg, is open to returning to WWE in two on-air roles.
As an in-ring competitor, he is best known for his six WWE Tag Team Championship reigns alongside Billy Gunn. The Hall of Famer also worked as a writer and Performance Center coach before receiving his release in January.
Speaking on Stories with Brisco and Bradshaw, James told John Bradshaw Layfield (JBL) that he would like to become a kickoff show panelist. He is also interested in attempting commentary.
“John, you go back and do those panels and stuff for the WWE, don’t you?” James said. “Pay-per-views and stuff? I would love to do that, not to try and take a gig away from you. It’s a different challenge. It’s something that I haven’t done. I’d love to do color commentary.” [37:13-37:36]
JBL currently appears alongside Booker T and Jerry Lawler on WWE premium live event kickoff show panels. The main-show build-up lasts one hour and usually features expert predictions, as well as one match.
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Byron Saxton and Corey Graves work as color commentators on RAW alongside lead announcer Jimmy Smith. On SmackDown, Michael Cole calls the in-ring action while Pat McAfee provides his opinions from the color commentary position.
Although he has never worked as a commentator, Brian James believes he has the skills to succeed in the role.
“I always thought I would be good at it,” James mentioned. “I don’t know what it entails, so I say it standing from afar without knowing the integral parts. I don’t know if I’d have people in my ear directing traffic. There’s a lot going on that I’m not privy to. So it makes me wonder, I can run my mouth, but could I do it while somebody’s [talking via a headset]?” [37:50-38:19]
James added that he is prepared to listen to commentary offers from any company, including AEW and WWE.
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