Summary

Brian James (Road Dogg) has been announced for multiple appearances after his WWE departure.

He is scheduled for Squared Circle Expo in Indianapolis on March 27-28 and for Diamond Championship Wrestling in Alabama on March 20.

The source text also says James and Billy Gunn are set for Great Lakes Championship Wrestling's Blizzard Brawl 21 in December.

It was reported on March 5 that James had exited WWE.

The source text notes he had been with WWE since 2014 and became co-lead writer on WWE SmackDown in February 2025.

Brian James moves quickly into public bookings after WWE run

Brian James lining up convention and event dates within weeks of his reported WWE exit creates a clear consequence, his post-WWE visibility is already shifting toward fan-facing appearances rather than backstage TV work.

With a December appearance also announced alongside Billy Gunn, the schedule suggests a sustained return to legacy-act demand and reunion interest through the year.

Sources

As reported by Fightful.