Eric Bischoff believes Brian James could be exactly what Tony Khan and All Elite Wrestling need following James’ recent departure from WWE.

The WWE Hall of Fame member, widely known to fans as Road Dogg, parted ways with WWE earlier this month after spending more than a decade working behind the scenes as a writer and producer. During a recent episode of the 83 Weeks podcast, Bischoff discussed the situation and suggested that AEW should strongly consider bringing him into the company’s creative structure.

According to Bischoff, Road Dogg’s experience in wrestling storytelling could help address several areas where he believes AEW’s creative process has struggled.

“I think if he’s got desire to remain in creative, personally, I would love to see him sit down with Tony Khan, because he’s exactly what Tony Khan needs.”

Bischoff also noted that if AEW is looking to strengthen its creative direction, adding someone with Road Dogg’s background could be beneficial.

“If I’m AEW, and I’m maybe hanging on by a thread, the first guy I would go to is someone like Road Dogg because he can help.”

He specifically pointed to what he sees as weaknesses in AEW’s storytelling approach and said that James’ experience could help improve those areas.

“He can help specifically with the weaknesses and the flaws in the AEW approach.”

At the same time, Bischoff acknowledged that a potential partnership between James and AEW leadership might not be easy due to personality differences.

If AEW ultimately chooses not to pursue James, Bischoff suggested that TNA Wrestling could be another logical destination. The promotion, which continues working to strengthen its position with its television partner, could benefit from adding an experienced creative voice.

“That’s probably the most obvious, most likely place they would land, because of their need and his skillset.”

Bischoff also emphasized the importance of chemistry within a wrestling creative team, explaining that a strong working environment is often key to producing successful television.

He added that Road Dogg may have found it difficult to adapt to WWE’s modern structure, which he believes has become far more corporate than it was in previous eras.

“He’s a good guy, but he’s old school.”

Bischoff went on to explain that during the era when Vince McMahon ran WWE, the company operated under a much different creative culture.

“From the outside looking in, WWE has become so corporate that a guy like Road Dogg, who’s not a corporate guy, he’s a square peg that’s being forced into this round corporate hole.”

Because of that shift, Bischoff believes James may ultimately find more success in a wrestling promotion with a less corporate creative environment.

“In that corporate, sanitized, ultra-corporate environment, a guy like Road Dogg is going to struggle.”

Eric Bischoff Suggests AEW Should Consider Hiring Road Dogg After WWE Exit

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