Westside Gunns messy split with WWE isnt going away and now Smoke DZA is jumping in with a strong reaction after all the details came out. Appearing on the Kings of the Ring podcast on March 27, 2026, the 4th Rope Wrestling co-founder immediately made it clear he didnt agree with how the situation played out backing Gunn from the jump. Smoke DZA didnt stop there he zeroed in on the money and how fast everything escalated, calling out the situation as outright unacceptable. And for him, that was a deal-breaker. Gunn previously claimed he was removed from a RAW taping in Buffalo just minutes after the show began despite spending over $5,000 on tickets, travel, and accommodations in his hometown. He framed the situation as more than just a bad experience, pointing to years of supporting WWE and helping bring attention to the product through his platform. Behind the scenes, reports suggested WWE had issues with Gunn prior to the incident. According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, those concerns included his use of a photo featuring Ted DiBiase and Virgil without clearance, along with posts from his crew saying they were bored and falling asleep during SummerSlam while sitting in a suite. Now, with DZA stepping in publicly, the fallout is no longer just between Gunn and WWE its turning into a wider conversation about how the company handles artists who actively support the brand. Do you think WWE was justified based on the reported issues, or did they go too far in how they handled Westside Gunn? Drop your thoughts and feedback below. Please credit Ringside News if you use the above transcript in your publication. G Add as a preferred source on Google
