Road Dogg wasn’t a big fan of Road Warrior Hawk’s addiction storyline in WWE.
Taking to his “Oh… You Didn’t Know” podcast, WWE’s SVP of Live Events commented on a storyline during the Attitude Era that played into Hawk’s real-life addition to drugs and alcohol. He said,
“I mean, if I’m being honest, I didn’t like it then, [and] I don’t like it now. And probably because it hits close to home with me, you know what I mean? It’s me. It’s me and Hawk are partying on the road, working with each other. You know what I mean? It’s me, and it’s me during that time, and so it’s very close to home.”
Road Dogg added, “And look, they were totally gonna do it from a recovery angle. Like you establish his behavior, and then you go through the process of detox and do all that, so they had the right intentions about doing it … But that’s where they were going with the Hawk story.”
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Road Dogg, the WWE’s Senior Vice President of Live Events, recently expressed his disapproval of a storyline from the Attitude Era that involved Road Warrior Hawk’s real-life struggle with addiction. On his podcast, “Oh… You Didn’t Know,” Road Dogg shared his personal connection to the storyline and why it hit close to home for him.
During the Attitude Era, Hawk’s addiction to drugs and alcohol was incorporated into his character’s storyline. Road Dogg, who worked closely with Hawk at the time, admitted that he didn’t like the storyline then and still doesn’t like it now. He explained that it was difficult for him because it mirrored his own experiences partying with Hawk on the road.
Road Dogg acknowledged that the intention behind the storyline was to eventually focus on Hawk’s recovery. The plan was to establish his destructive behavior and then showcase his journey towards detox and rehabilitation. However, Road Dogg emphasized that he personally didn’t agree with the approach.
The podcast episode also featured a video clip titled “OUDK #86: The End Of 1998,” which provides further insight into Road Dogg’s thoughts on the matter. The video can be viewed on the eWrestlingNews website.
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It’s important to note that addiction is a serious issue that affects many individuals, including those in the entertainment industry. While incorporating real-life struggles into storylines can help raise awareness, it is crucial to handle such sensitive topics with care and respect.