AJ Styles Defends Decision To Make Brian James Co-Lead Writer of WWE SmackDown

As previously reported, Brian James has been named as the new co-lead writer of WWE SmackDown. James was a writer for WWE in the past. In a post on Twitter, AJ Styles noted that fans who are against James due to his previous work should consider he’s working for a new boss now.

He wrote: “Before judging this guy from his past performance as the head writer. Just know that there was a man who picked it apart to the point that it was no longer his ideas anymore.”

Before judging this guy from his past performance as the head writer. Just know that there was a man who picked it apart to the point that it was no longer his ideas anymore. 🤔 https://t.co/WnDXRjyuEI

— AJ Styles (@AJStylesOrg) February 17, 2025