Below are a couple of top WWE news stories of the day, featuring Asuka and SmackDown.
• Asuka is known for keeping fans entertained on social media with memes and frequent updates, but being in the public eye also makes her a target for hackers. Unfortunately, it appears that her X/Twitter account has been compromised.
The WWE star took to Instagram to warn her followers about the situation, confirming that her account had been hacked. She urged fans to stay cautious, writing, “My X or Twitter account has been hacked. Please be careful of fraud.”
A quick look at Asuka’s Twitter account confirms the breach. One suspicious tweet promoted cryptocurrency using her name, stating, “Get ready, the WWE team does it the right way! #solana $asuka.”
This incident follows Asuka’s recent frustration with repeated hacking attempts. She previously revealed that her accounts were under constant attack, sharing, “Someone has been trying to hack into my account every single day. Just today, there were login attempts from Texas, New Jersey, Colorado, and other places. It’s so annoying!”
Asuka’s warning serves as a reminder for fans to stay alert and avoid falling for any fraudulent activity linked to her hacked account.
• According to PWInsider, WWE Hall of Famer & D-Generation X member “The Road Dogg” Jesse James aka Brian James has been named the new Co-Lead Writer for SmackDown, joining John Swikata in overseeing the brand’s creative direction.
This marks a return to familiar territory for Road Dogg, who previously led SmackDown’s writing team in 2017. Meanwhile, Swikata has been handling lead writing duties since late 2024 following Ryan Callahan’s departure.
Although Swikata has largely remained out of the spotlight, his creative influence has shaped SmackDown’s recent direction. Now, with Road Dogg stepping into the role alongside him, the brand’s storytelling could see some notable shifts.
Road Dogg has been outspoken about WWE’s booking philosophy, particularly his defense of 50/50 booking. In 2023, he stirred debate by claiming “wins and losses don’t matter.” With him now playing a major role in SmackDown’s creative team, fans will be watching closely to see how his influence shapes storylines on the road to WrestleMania 41.
