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Rob Van Dam
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Ring name(s) Robbie V[1]
Rob Szatkowski
Rob Van Dam[1]
Height 5 ft. 11. 5 in. (182 cm)[2]
Billed height 6 ft 0 in (1. 83 m)[1]
Billed weight 237 lb (108 kg)[1]
Born December 18, 1970 (1970-12-18) (age 37)[1]
Battle Creek, Michigan [1]
Resides San Pedro, California[1]
Billed from Battle Creek, Michigan,
Trained by The Sheik[1]
Debut 1990[1]

Robert "Rob" Alexander Szatkowski[1] (born December 18, 1970)[1] better known by his ring name Rob Van Dam (frequently shortened to RVD), is an American professional wrestler. The pound or pound-mass (abbreviation lb, lbm, or sometimes in the United States #) is a unit of Mass Events 218 BC - Second Punic War: Battle of the Trebia - Hannibal 's Carthaginian forces defeat those of the Year 1970 ( MCMLXX) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link shows full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. San Pedro is a beach community within Los Angeles California, USA Edward "Ed" George Farhat ( June 9, 1926 - January 18, 2003) was an American Professional wrestler best known Events 218 BC - Second Punic War: Battle of the Trebia - Hannibal 's Carthaginian forces defeat those of the Year 1970 ( MCMLXX) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link shows full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. A ring name is a Stage name used by a professional wrestler, or in some cases a Martial artist or boxer. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Professional wrestling, or pro wrestling, is a non-competitive professional Sport, where all matches are scripted by the promotion's booking staff He is best known for his time in Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW) and World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). Extreme Championship Wrestling ( ECW) was a Professional wrestling promotion that was founded in Philadelphia Pennsylvania in 1992 by World Wrestling Entertainment Inc ( WWE) is a publicly traded privately controlled integrated media (focusing in Television, Internet,

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Career

Early career

Rob Van Dam debuted in 1990 after being trained by The Sheik, wrestling his first match against Dango Nguyen in Toledo, Ohio. Edward "Ed" George Farhat ( June 9, 1926 - January 18, 2003) was an American Professional wrestler best known This article is about the city in Ohio, USA. For Toledo Spain, see that article He wrestled in many independent promotions across Michigan, including the United States Wrestling Association (USWA) and South Atlantic Pro Wrestling (SAPW). Michigan ( is a Midwestern state of the United States of America. The United States Wrestling Association or USWA was a Professional wrestling promotional organization based in Memphis Tennessee. In SAPW, he won his first wrestling title, the SAPW Tag Team Championship, in July 1992 with Chaz Rocco. In Professional wrestling, a championship or title is a recognition of a wrestler being the best in their promotion [3]

He signed with World Championship Wrestling in late 1992 and was dubbed Robbie V upon his arrival. His WCW run was uneventful and largely unnoticed. [4] He also wrestled in several independent promotions across America, and in All Japan Pro Wrestling, where he challenged for the AJPW World Junior Heavyweight Championship on several occasions. ( AJPW) is a Japanese professional wrestling promotion established in 1972 The All Japan Pro Wrestling (AJPW World Junior Heavyweight Championship is a Professional wrestling title in Japanese promotion All Japan [5]

Extreme Championship Wrestling

1996–1997

In January 1996, Van Dam signed with promoter Paul Heyman's Philadelphia-based promotion Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW), defeating Axl Rotten in his debut match at House Party. Paul Heyman (born September 11, 1965) is an American entertainment producer most well-known for his former roles in Professional wrestling Extreme Championship Wrestling ( ECW) was a Professional wrestling promotion that was founded in Philadelphia Pennsylvania in 1992 by Brian Knighton (born April 21, 1971 in Baltimore Maryland) is an American professional wrestler better known by his Ring [6] Van Dam's mannerisms were those of a stoner, and he became a face due to his laid-back attitude and unorthodox style. Cannabis, also known as marijuana or marihuana, or ganja (from Hindi / Sanskrit: गांजा gānjā hemp) is a In Professional wrestling, a face or babyface is a character who is portrayed as Heroic relative to the heel wrestlers who are analogous to villains On March 30, he faced 2 Cold Scorpio in a match for the ECW Television Championship, which ended in a draw so 2 Cold Scorpio retained the title. Charles "Charlie" Scaggs During his simultaneous reign as Television and Tag Team Champion he insisted on being referred to as 2 Gold Scorpio. [7][8]

Van Dam gained attention following a series of matches with long-time rival Sabu, began with a match at Hostile City Showdown, won by Sabu. Terry Michael Brunk ( December 12 1964) better known by his Ring name Sabu, is an American professional wrestler. [9] After the match, Van Dam declined to show proper respect for his opponent, leading to a rematch at A Matter of Respect, which was won by Van Dam. [8] Per the pre-match stipulation, Sabu then offered Van Dam a handshake, but was again ignored. Instead, Van Dam left the ring and turned heel under the management of Bill Alfonso. In Professional wrestling, a heel is a Villain character In non-wrestling jargon heels are the "bad guys" in pro wrestling storylines. William Matthew Alfonso (born August 11, 1957 in Tampa Florida) better known as Bill Alfonso is a former Professional wrestling [10][8] At Hardcore Heaven, Van Dam faced his rival Sabu once again, in a match to prove who was the better man. Sabu won the match. [11][8] The two faced each other yet again in a stretcher match at The Doctor is In. Many types of matches, sometimes called "concept" or " gimmick matches" in the jargon of the business, can be found in the form of Performing Van Dam lost the match after missing a Plancha to the outside, hitting the railing and falling onto the stretcher. Aerial techniques are spectacular maneuvers using the ring and its posts and ropes as aids used in Professional wrestling to show off the speed and agility of a wrestler [12] He was quickly rolled out. [8]

At Natural Born Killaz, Van Dam defeated Doug Furnas in a match. Doug Furnas (born December 11, 1961) is a former American professional wrestler and powerlifter. Post-match, Van Dam offered Furnas a handshake, but Furnas instead punched Van Dam, starting a rivalry between the two. [8] After his rivalry with Furnas expanded to also include Dan Kroffat, Van Dam wanted a tag team partner of his own. Philip Lafond (born September 16, 1961) is a former Canadian professional wrestler also known as Dan Kroffat (taking this name This article refers to the band For the wrestling term see Tag team. After losing to long-time rival Sabu once again at Unluckily Lottery, the two united and formed what was to become one of the most successful tag teams in ECW history. [13] They feuded with Furnas and Kroffat defeating them at When Worlds Collide II and High Incident. [14][15][8]

RVD and Sabu next feuded with The Eliminators (John Kronus and Perry Saturn). The Eliminators were a Professional wrestling tag team that consisted of Perry Saturn and George B Caiazzo ( kih-ahtz-so; January 13, 1969 - July 18, 2007) was an American professional wrestler, better Perrieve Spencer Satullo (born October 25 1966) is an American professional wrestler, better known by his Ring name, Perry On November 1, the two teams fought to a draw. [16] RVD then feuded with Taz, to whom he lost at Holiday Hell via knockout. Peter Senerchia (born October 11 1967) is an American retired professional wrestler and current Color commentator best known [17] Sabu and RVD continued to feud with The Eliminators for the ECW Tag Team Championship into 1997. At Crossing the Line Again and Cyberslam, the teams faced off for the ECW Tag Team Championship in a pair of matches, both of which were won by The Eliminators. ECW's CyberSlam was an annual Professional wrestling event which combined a Supercard and a Fan convention. [18][19][20] At CyberSlam, the two teams faced each other for the titles in a Tables, Ladders, and Chairs match, in which The Eliminators again retained their titles. A Tables Ladders and Chairs match, often abbreviated as a TLC, is a type of Professional wrestling match originated within World Wrestling Entertainment [21]

At ECW's first pay-per-view event Barely Legal, Van Dam defeated Lance Storm as a last-minute replacement for the injured Chris Candido. Barely Legal was the first Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event held by Extreme Championship Wrestling. Lance Timothy Evers (born April 3 1969 known professionally by his Ring name Lance Storm, is a retired Canadian professional wrestler. Christopher Candito ( March 21 1972 &ndash April 28 2005) On November 19, 1994, Candido won a 10-man tournament defeating [22] Immediately following the match, RVD expressed his distaste for being chosen as a back-up for "some guy who couldn't even lace his boots". RVD delivered a speech directed towards Paul Heyman, and not being originally booked on the show was a point of contention between Van Dam and Heyman for a time. [20]

In May 1997 ECW "invaded" the World Wrestling Federation's Monday Night Raw television show, drawing the ire of color commentator Jerry Lawler. This article is about the television program You may be looking for the 1994 video game or the 2002 video game WWE Raw is Jerry Lawler (born November 29 1949 is an American Musician, Film Actor, Politician, professional wrestler and wrestling Lawler then promised he would show up at an ECW show in order to gain revenge, and when he did show up, he had ECW mainstays Van Dam and Sabu with him. Sabu & Rob Van Dam are professional wrestlers who often competed as a Tag team (when they weren't fighting each other in Extreme Championship Van Dam cut promos about how he was too good for ECW and deserved to be in one of the "Big Two" (WWF or WCW) on one of their Monday Night programs ("Monday Night Raw" or "Monday Nitro"), while Jerry Lawler dubbed Van Dam "Mr. In Professional wrestling, a promo is short for "promotional interview" a dialogue or monologue used to advance a storyline. WCW Monday Nitro was a weekly Professional wrestling program produced by World Championship Wrestling. Monday Night" on an episode of Raw. Despite his arrogance and "betrayal" of ECW, over time Van Dam became applauded by fans recognizing his athleticism and unique maneuvers. [23]

Van Dam continued to team up with Sabu upon his return to ECW on June 13. [24] Tazz's manager Bill Alfonso betrayed Tazz and joined Sabu and Van Dam. Van Dam started a new rivalry with Tommy Dreamer, who wanted to gain revenge on Van Dam for his betrayal of ECW. Thomas Laughlin In addition to his current role Dreamer is best known for the time he spent in the Philadelphia based Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW [23][25] On June 21, RVD and Sabu earned a victory over Dreamer and The Sandman. James (" Jim " Fullington Following the highly-publicised caning of Michael P [26] Van Dam and Sabu emerged victorious against Dreamer and Sandman again at Orgy of Violence. [27] At Heat Wave, Van Dam, Sabu and WWF's Jerry "The King" Lawler fought Dreamer, Sandman and Rick Rude to a no contest. ECW Heat Wave was a Professional wrestling event produced by Extreme Championship Wrestling. Richard E Rood ( December 7 1958 – April 20 1999) better known by his Ring name "Ravishing" [28] Van Dam and Dreamer faced each other in a hardcore match at Born to Be Wired, won by Van Dam after he hit Dreamer with a legdrop on a trashcan. A leg drop or legdrop refers to an attack used in Professional wrestling in which an attacking wrestler will jump and land his leg across a fallen opponent's [25][29] At As Good as it Gets, the team of Van Dam and Alfonso lost to Dreamer and Beulah McGillicutty in a mixed tag team match. Trisa Hayes Laughlin (born Trisa Hayes on March 14 1969) better known by her Stage name, Beulah McGillicutty, is an American [30][25] Van Dam and Sabu became partners while Dreamer teamed up with Tazz. [25] At Fright Fight, Van Dam lost to Dreamer in a flag match. Many types of matches, sometimes called "concept" or " gimmick matches" in the jargon of the business, can be found in the form of Performing [31] At Ultimate Jeopardy, Van Dam and Sabu faced Dreamer and Tazz, a match won by Tazz and Dreamer after Dreamer pinned Van Dam. At November to Remember, Van Dam faced Dreamer in another flag match, which went to a no contest. [32] At Better Than Ever, Van Dam and Sabu faced Dreamer and Tazz in a rematch. This time, Van Dam pinned Dreamer to give the victory to his team and to settle their rivalry. [33] Van Dam's final encounter with Dreamer came on December 26, when Dreamer teamed up with Tazz, Al Snow and Sandman to take on Van Dam, Sabu, Doug Furnas and Phil Lafon. Van Dam's team lost the match. [34]

1998–2001

The longest reigning champion, Rob Van Dam with the ECW Television Championship belt.
The longest reigning champion, Rob Van Dam with the ECW Television Championship belt.

In 1998, Van Dam started a feud with Triple Threat (Shane Douglas, Bam Bam Bigelow and Chris Candido). For the US Game show, see Triple Threat (game show; for American football see Triple threat man. Troy Shane Martin (born November 21 1964) is an American professional wrestler and promoter, better known by his Ring name Scott Charles Bigelow ( September 1 1961 &ndash January 19 2007) was an American professional wrestler, best known Christopher Candito ( March 21 1972 &ndash April 28 2005) On November 19, 1994, Candido won a 10-man tournament defeating [35] At House Party, RVD defeated Bam Bam Bigelow. [36] At Hostile City Showdown, Van Dam and Sabu defeated Axl Rotten and Balls Mahoney by disqualification. Jonathan Rechner (born April 11, 1972 in Spring Lake Heights, New Jersey) better known by his Ring name Balls Mahoney, [37] The two went on to win a fatal four way elimination tag team match later that night. Much like singles matches, Tag team Professional wrestling matches can and have taken many forms [37] At CyberSlam, Van Dam and Sabu fell to Shane Douglas and Bam Bam Bigelow. ECW's CyberSlam was an annual Professional wrestling event which combined a Supercard and a Fan convention. [38]

Van Dam's popularity increased when he got his first taste of ECW gold, on April 4 when he defeated Bam Bam Bigelow to win the ECW Television Championship. The ECW World Television Championship was the secondary title in Extreme Championship Wrestling from 1992 until it folded in 2001 [39][40] After winning the Television title, RVD became known as The Whole F'n Show. [35] RVD made the first title defense on April 10 against Doug Furnas, a match won by Van Dam. [41] Sabu also expressed interest in Van Dam's championship, leading to a title match between them. Van Dam defended the Television title against Sabu at Wrestlepalooza. The match was a time limit draw, resulting in Van Dam retaining his title. [35][42]

At A Matter of Respect, Van Dam and Sabu were forced to face each other in a tag team match as they both teamed up with ECW Tag Team Champions. Van Dam teamed with the one half of the champions, Lance Storm, while Sabu teamed with the other half, Chris Candido. Van Dam and Sabu reconciled and instead took out Storm and Candido making it a no contest. [35][43] Van Dam and Sabu started a feud with Storm and Candido in the next month for the tag team titles. [35] On June 27, Van Dam and Sabu beat Storm and Candido to win the ECW Tag Team Championship,[44] which made Van Dam a double champion. The Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW World Tag Team Championship was the Tag team championship contested in Eastern Championship Wrestling and Extreme [35] On October 24, Sabu and Van Dam lost the titles to the Dudley Boyz (Buh Buh Ray and D-Von) after interference from Triple Threat. For the rest of the stable see Dudley family. For the competitive video game team formerly known as Team 3D see 3D Mark LoMonaco (born July 14, 1971) is an American professional wrestler, best known for his appearances with Extreme Championship Wrestling Devon Hughes (born August 1 1972) is an American professional wrestler, best known for his appearances with Extreme Championship Wrestling [35][45] Van Dam decided to take revenge from his rivals. At November to Remember, Van Dam and Sabu teamed with Taz to defeat Triple Threat. [35][46] On December 13, Van Dam and Sabu won the ECW Tag Team Championship for a second time by beating the Dudley Boyz in Japan at a Frontier Martial Arts Wrestling (FMW) show. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. Frontier Martial-Arts Wrestling (FMW was a revolutionary Japanese Professional wrestling promotion founded in 1989 by Atsushi Onita. [44][35]

Van Dam remained the Television champion for the rest of 1998, and he started 1999 by making successful title defenses against the likes of Spike Dudley,[47] Lance Storm at Guilty as Charged,[48] Balls Mahoney,[49] and 2 Cold Scorpio at CyberSlam. Matthew Johnathan "Matt" Hyson (born August 13 1970) and was a Third grade English Teacher. ECW's CyberSlam was an annual Professional wrestling event which combined a Supercard and a Fan convention. [50][51]

Van Dam and Sabu were scheduled to make a title defense of the Tag Team titles on April 17, but Sabu was suspended by ECW before the match occurred. [51] Instead, Van Dam faced D-Von Dudley in a singles match and as a result of losing the match, Van Dam also lost the Tag Team titles to the Dudleyz. [52] After losing the Tag Team titles, Van Dam focused on defending the Television title. [51] He entered into a rivalry with Jerry Lynn against whom he defended the Television title at Hardcore Heaven in a "no time limit" match. Jeremy "Jerry" Lynn (born June 12 1963) is an American professional wrestler, best known for his appearances with Extreme Van Dam retained the title, and the match was deemed so good that Paul Heyman aired it on ECW's debut on TNN in place of a shoot promo about TNN that he was planning, but was not allowed to air, according to The Rise and Fall of ECW. Paul Heyman (born September 11, 1965) is an American entertainment producer most well-known for his former roles in Professional wrestling Spike (formerly called Spike TV) a division of MTV Networks, is an American cable network designed for an audience described In Professional wrestling, a shoot refers to any unplanned event &ndash that is an event that is "real" and not staged The Rise and Fall of ECW is a documentary DVD produced by World Wrestling Entertainment. [53] Van Dam continued to defend the ECW Television Championship for the remainder of the year.

Van Dam began a feud with Rhino in the beginning of 2000. Terry Gerin (born October 7 1975 Extreme Championship Wrestling (1999-2001 Gerin debuted in Extreme Championship Wrestling in 1999 as Rhino, the RVD made a successful title defense of the ECW Television Championship against Rhino on January 7. [54] RVD got a big victory during a title defense against Sabu at Guilty as Charged. [55][56] Van Dam was scheduled to perform in a "champion vs. champion" pay-per-view main event against ECW Champion Mike Awesome. The Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW Championship is a Professional wrestling world championship in World Wrestling Entertainment. Michael Lee Alfonso ( January 24 1965 &ndash February 17 2007) better known by his Ring name Mike Awesome, was an This match potentially could have been the most lucrative pay-per-view main event in company history, and Heyman was depending on this mega-match to bring an influx of badly-needed cash but the match never occurred because Van Dam suffered a broken ankle during a successful title defense against Rhino on January 29. [55][57] The injury also forced Van Dam to vacate the ECW Television Championship.

He returned to ECW at Hardcore Heaven and faced long-time rival Jerry Lynn. Van Dam was supported by his real-life friend Scotty Anton who eventually betrayed him when Van Dam was going to perform a Five-Star Frog Splash on Lynn. In Professional wrestling, legit (from "legitimate" is a slang term used to describe a match or event which has not been booked, or a performer Scotty Antol (born March 1, 1967) is an American Professional wrestler, best known for his appearances with World Championship Wrestling Aerial techniques are spectacular maneuvers using the ring and its posts and ropes as aids used in Professional wrestling to show off the speed and agility of a wrestler Anton pushed him from the top rope, which helped Lynn win the match. [55][58] Van Dam feuded with Anton and took his revenge at Heat Wave by defeating Anton after a Van Terminator. ECW Heat Wave was a Professional wrestling event produced by Extreme Championship Wrestling. Not to be confused with Drop kick, a maneuver in the Football codes [55][59]

Van Dam then attempted to exact revenge on Rhino for forcing him into injury. He got many opportunities to win the ECW Television Championship back from Rhino, but Rhino's allies usually attacked Van Dam, causing disqualifications and allowing Rhino to retain the title. [55] At Anarchy Rulz, Van Dam faced Rhino for the ECW Television Championship but was screwed when a heel referee made a fast count during a pinfall attempt made by Rhino. [55][60]

Van Dam was not advertised and did not show for a large number of ECW events due to the large sum of money owed to him. [55] He appeared at ECW's final pay-per-view event Guilty as Charged, where he defeated Jerry Lynn. [61][62] This was Van Dam's last appearance in ECW, as ECW only held two more shows after the pay-per-view.

World Wrestling Federation/Entertainment

The Invasion (2001)

Several months after the closure of ECW, Van Dam was signed to a short term contract by the World Wrestling Federation (WWF). World Wrestling Entertainment Inc ( WWE) is a publicly traded privately controlled integrated media (focusing in Television, Internet, Along with fellow ECW alumnus Tommy Dreamer, Van Dam returned to WWF television on the July 9, 2001 episode of Raw in Atlanta, Georgia, attacking WWF wrestlers Kane and Chris Jericho. Events 455 - Roman military commander Avitus is proclaimed Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. Glen Thomas Jacobs In the 1988–1989 season he was an NCAA All-star; he is still listed in the Truman State University media guide as holding the record for highest Christopher Keith Irvine (born November 9 1970 better known by his Ring name Chris Jericho, is an American-born Canadian Television and stage [63][64] Later that night, five wrestlers from WWF and five wrestlers from WCW took on ten ECW wrestlers, including Van Dam. The match never took place as instead the WCW wrestlers aligned themselves with the ECW wrestlers. [63][64]

Despite normally being a heel, Van Dam was popular with the WWF fans, who were aware of his reputation in ECW. In Professional wrestling, a heel is a Villain character In non-wrestling jargon heels are the "bad guys" in pro wrestling storylines. After defeating Jeff Hardy for the WWF Hardcore Championship at Invasion,[65][63][66] Van Dam became one of the most over members of the Alliance, as a tweener. Jeffrey Nero "Jeff" Hardy is an American professional wrestler on the SmackDown brand of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE The World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE Hardcore Championship was a Hardcore wrestling championship defended in World Wrestling Entertainment, (formerly the World Invasion (also typeset as InVasion) was a Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by the World Wrestling Federation (WWF The Alliance (aka The WCW/ECW Alliance) was a Professional wrestling stable in the World Wrestling Federation that lasted from July 2001 He even challenged Alliance leader Stone Cold Steve Austin for the WWF Championship including a triple threat match at No Mercy where Austin defended his title against Van Dam and Kurt Angle. Steven Williams (born Steven Anderson on December 18 1964 This defiance was often shown by Austin flipping McMahon off and incapacitating him with the Many types of matches, sometimes called "concept" or " gimmick matches" in the jargon of the business, can be found in the form of Performing No Mercy is an annual Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE [63][67]

Van Dam lost the Hardcore title to Hardy on the August 13 edition of Raw,[68] but regained the title from Hardy at SummerSlam. SummerSlam (2001 was the fourteenth annual SummerSlam Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by the World Wrestling Federation [66][69] At Survivor Series on November 18, Van Dam and four other Alliance members (Stone Cold Steve Austin, Kurt Angle, Booker T, and Shane McMahon) faced five WWF wrestlers (The Rock, Chris Jericho, The Undertaker, Kane, and Big Show) in a Winner Take All match. Survivor Series (2001 was the fifteenth annual Survivor Series Pay-per-view Professional wrestling event produced by the World Wrestling Federation Kurt Steven Angle (born December 9 1968 is an American professional wrestler and Olympic gold medalist Robert Booker Tio Huffman (born March 1 1965 better known by his wrestling persona Booker T, is an American professional wrestler. Shane Brandon McMahon (born January 15 1970 Shane has served as Executive Vice President of WWE Global Media overseeing International Television Distribution Live Event bookings Christopher Keith Irvine (born November 9 1970 better known by his Ring name Chris Jericho, is an American-born Canadian Television and stage Mark William Calaway (born March 24 1965 is an American professional wrestler, better known by his Ring name The Undertaker. Paul Randall Wight (born February 8 1972 in Aiken South Carolina) better known by his Ring name, (The Big Show, is an American Team WWF won, and the members of the Alliance were fired; however, as he held the Hardcore Championship, Van Dam was able to retain his job. [63][70]

Hardcore and Intercontinental titles (2001–2002)

Van Dam after winning the Intercontinental Championship at WrestleMania X8.
Van Dam after winning the Intercontinental Championship at WrestleMania X8. WrestleMania X8 was the eighteenth annual WrestleMania Professional wrestling Pay-per-view produced by the World Wrestling Federation (WWF

RVD dropped the Hardcore Championship to The Undertaker at Vengeance. Vengeance (2001 was the first annual Vengeance Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by the World Wrestling Federation (WWF [71][72] On the February 4 edition of Raw, Van Dam defeated Bubba Ray Dudley. After the match, he was confronted by Goldust who hit him a neckbreaker, starting a rivalry between the duo. Dustin Patrick Runnels (born April 11 1969 is an American professional wrestler. In Professional wrestling a neckbreaker is any throw or slam that focuses its attack on the opponent’s Neck. [73][74] RVD defeated Goldust after a Five Star Frog Splash at No Way Out. No Way Out is a Professional wrestling Pay-per-view (PPV event produced every February by the American Professional wrestling promotion, World Wrestling [73][75]

RVD entered into a rivalry with William Regal over Regal's Intercontinental title. Darren Kenneth Matthews In WWF/E he is a former Intercontinental Champion, 4 time European Champion, a 5 time Hardcore Champion [73] On February 25 edition of Raw, Van Dam defeated Lance Storm and Big Show in a triple threat match to become the #1 contender to the Intercontinental title. Paul Randall Wight (born February 8 1972 in Aiken South Carolina) better known by his Ring name, (The Big Show, is an American [73][76] At WrestleMania X8, RVD faced Regal for the Intercontinental title and won the match after he hit Regal a Five-Star Frog Splash. WrestleMania X8 was the eighteenth annual WrestleMania Professional wrestling Pay-per-view produced by the World Wrestling Federation (WWF [73][77][78]

When the WWF was divided into two "brands", Raw and SmackDown! in 2002, Van Dam was drafted to the Raw brand as the fourth pick. The World Wrestling Federation/Entertainment (WWF/E Brand Extension was a process first used in 2002 by said Professional wrestling promotion as a means This article is about the television program You may be looking for the 1994 video game or the 2002 video game WWE Raw is WWE Friday Night SmackDown is a Professional wrestling Television program for World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE that is currently airing The World Wrestling Federation/Entertainment (WWF/E Brand Extension was a process first used in 2002 by said Professional wrestling promotion as a means [79][80] After he defended his title successfully against Booker T, Eddie Guerrero returned to the WWF and attacked Van Dam. Eduardo "Eddie" Gory Guerrero Llanes Along with Barr Konnan, Chicano Power and Madonna’s Boyfriend, Guerrero formed Los Gringos Locos [79][81] He started a feud with Eddie Guerrero over the Intercontinental title. On April 8 edition of Raw, Van Dam faced The Undertaker in a non-title #1 contender's match for the WWF Undisputed Championship, but he lost the match after interference from Eddie Guerrero. This article is about the championship that is currently defended on the SmackDown brand of WWE [79][82] At Backlash, Van Dam lost the Intercontinental title to Eddie Guerrero. Backlash is an annual Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by World Wrestling Entertainment, which started in 1999 and is held normally [79][83] At Insurrextion, Van Dam and Guerrero had a rematch for the Intercontinental title. Insurrextion was an annual Professional wrestling Pay-per-view produced by World Wrestling Federation/World Wrestling Entertainment exclusively for the Guerrero was disqualified after hitting the referee with the Intercontinental title, as a result Van Dam won the match but not the title because a title cannot change hands by disqualification. [79][84] At Judgment Day, Van Dam faced Guerrero in another rematch for the Intercontinental title, but was defeated . Judgment Day is an annual Professional wrestling Pay-per-view produced by World Wrestling Entertainment. [79][85]

On May 20 edition of Raw, RVD faced The Undertaker in a match for the WWE Undisputed Championship. This article is about the championship that is currently defended on the SmackDown brand of WWE Van Dam had originally won the match when he hit Undertaker a Rolling Thunder and pinned him for the victory and the Undisputed title. Attacking maneuvers are offensive moves in Professional wrestling, used to set up an opponent for a submission hold or for a throw. However, Raw co-owner "Nature Boy" Ric Flair announced that Undertaker's feet were on the ropes so the match was restarted. Richard Morgan Fliehr According to WWE and PWI Flair is an eight-time National Wrestling Alliance (NWA Champion, six-time WCW Champion Van Dam punched Flair and got distracted. Undertaker took advantage and hit him a Last Ride. A Powerbomb is a Professional wrestling throw in which an opponent is lifted up (usually so that they are sitting on the wrestler's shoulders and then slammed back-first [79][86] On May 27 edition of Raw, RVD faced Eddie Guerrero in a ladder match for the Intercontinental title. A Ladder match is a type of match used in professional wrestling that is most commonly used to describe a match where an item (usually a title belt is hung above RVD won the ladder match and his second WWE Intercontinental Championship. [79][87][88]

After facing each other in the final round of the King of the Ring tournament, Van Dam and Lesnar began feuding with each other. King of the Ring is a Professional wrestling Single-elimination tournament held by World Wrestling Entertainment. Van Dam defended his Intercontinental title against Lesnar twice and retained his title both times by disqualification. [79][89][90]On July 21, 2002, Van Dam unified the WWE European Championship into the WWE Intercontinental Championship after he defeated European Champion Jeff Hardy in a title unification ladder match. Championship unification or championship consolidation is the act of combining two or more separate championships into a single title The WWE European Championship is an inactive title competed for in World Wrestling Entertainment. [79][91][92] As a result, the European title was abandoned. On July 29 edition of Raw, Van Dam lost the Intercontinental title to SmackDown! superstar Chris Benoit. Christopher Michael Benoit (bə'nwɑ (May 21 1967—June 24 2007 was a Canadian professional wrestler who in 2007 received extensive media coverage as a [79][93] Benoit took the Intercontinental title to SmackDown!. RVD defeated Jeff Hardy (with help from Jeff's brother Matt who hit Jeff with a Twist of Fate) to become the #1 contender to the Intercontinental title. Matthew Moore "Matt" Hardy is an American professional wrestler, currently working for World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE on their [79][94]

At SummerSlam, Van Dam won his third WWE Intercontinental Championship by defeating Benoit in a rematch for the title. SummerSlam (2002 was the fifteenth annual SummerSlam Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by World Wrestling Entertainment [79][95][96] He brought the Intercontinental title back to Raw. [79] On August 26 edition of Raw, Van Dam also unified the WWE Hardcore Championship into the WWE Intercontinental Championship by defeating Hardcore Champion Tommy Dreamer in a hardcore title unification match. As a result, the WWE Hardcore Championship was also unified into the Intercontinental title and abandoned. [79][66][97] On September 9 edition of Raw, Van Dam became the #1 contender to the World Heavyweight Championship by defeating Chris Jericho, Jeff Hardy and Big Show in a #1 contender's fatal four way elimination match. The World Heavyweight Championship is a Professional wrestling world championship in World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE Many types of matches, sometimes called "concept" or " gimmick matches" in the jargon of the business, can be found in the form of Performing [79][98]

World Heavyweight Championship push (2002)

Van Dam started feuding with the World Heavyweight Champion Triple H over the title. On September 16, 2002 edition of Raw, Van Dam lost the Intercontinental title to Chris Jericho after interference by Triple H. Events 1400 - Owain Glyndŵr is declared Prince of Wales by his followers See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. [79][99] At Unforgiven, Van Dam faced Triple H for the World Heavyweight Championship. Unforgiven is an annual Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by World Wrestling Entertainment, which has been held in September since the Due to Ric Flair's interference, Van Dam lost the match. [79][100] At No Mercy, Van Dam took his revenge from Flair by defeating him. No Mercy is an annual Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE [79][101] At Survivor Series, Van Dam participated in the first-ever Elimination Chamber match for Triple H's World Heavyweight Championship. Survivor Series (2002 was the sixteenth annual Survivor Series Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by World Wrestling The Elimination Chamber is a match type in Professional wrestling (seen in World Wrestling Entertainment) This match also included Shawn Michaels, Booker T, Chris Jericho and Kane. Michael Shawn Hickenbottom (born July 22 1965 better known by his Ring name Shawn Michaels, is an American professional wrestler. Van Dam was the first man to be eliminated by Booker T after a missile dropkick. Not to be confused with Drop kick, a maneuver in the Football codes [79][102]

Van Dam appeared on the World Heavyweight Championship scene and also formed a tag team with Kane in October 2002 against various heels. [79] Van Dam defeated Chris Jericho and Booker T in a triple threat match to become the #1 contender for the World Heavyweight Championship. [79][103] On November 25 edition of Raw, Van Dam faced Shawn Michaels for the World Heavyweight Championship. Michaels was disqualified after Triple H hit RVD a Pedigree. A facebuster, also known as a faceplant, is generally a takedown move in Professional wrestling in which an attacking wrestler forces his/her opponent down [79][104] On December 2 edition of Raw, Van Dam lost to Triple H in a #1 contender's match with World Heavyweight Champion Shawn Michaels acting as the Special Guest Referee. Many types of matches, sometimes called "concept" or " gimmick matches" in the jargon of the business, can be found in the form of Performing [79][105]

Teaming with Kane (2003)

In 2003, Rob Van Dam continued to team up with Kane. The two faced Lance Storm and William Regal at No Way Out for the World Tag Team Championship but failed to win the titles when Kane mistakenly chokeslammed RVD. No Way Out (2003 was the fourth annual (and fifth overall No Way Out Pay-per-view event produced by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE The World Tag Team Championship is a Professional wrestling world tag team championship in World Wrestling Entertainment. [106][107] On March 31 edition of Raw, Van Dam and Kane defeated World Tag Team Champions Lance Storm and Chief Morley and The Dudley Boyz in a 3-way elimination tag team match to win the World Tag Team Championship. Sean Allen Morley (born March 6 1971) European Championship once and World Tag Team Championship once with Lance Much like singles matches, Tag team Professional wrestling matches can and have taken many forms [106][108][109] At Backlash, Van Dam and Kane had a successful title defense against The Dudley Boyz with Val Venis as the special guest referee. Backlash (2003 was the fifth annual Backlash Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by the American promotion, World Wrestling Sean Allen Morley (born March 6 1971) European Championship once and World Tag Team Championship once with Lance [106][110]

Van Dam and Kane entered into a rivalry with La Resistance (Rene Dupree and Sylvain Grenier). This article is about a Professional wrestling stable. See French Resistance for the World War II resistance movement and La Resistance René Goguen (born December 15, 1983) better known by his Ring name René Duprée, is a French-Canadian professional wrestler Sylvain Grenier, (born March 26, 1977) Independent Circuit & Life Beyond Wrestling (2007-present On the September 5, 2007 On May 26 edition of Raw, Van Dam lost a flag match to Grenier. Many types of matches, sometimes called "concept" or " gimmick matches" in the jargon of the business, can be found in the form of Performing [106][111] As a result of losing to Greiner, Van Dam and Kane had to defend the World Tag Team Championship against Dupree and Grenier. [106] At Insurrextion, Van Dam and Kane defended the World Tag Team titles successfully against La Resistance,[106][112] before losing the titles to La Resistance at Bad Blood. Insurrextion was an annual Professional wrestling Pay-per-view produced by World Wrestling Federation/World Wrestling Entertainment exclusively for the WWE Bad Blood (originally Badd Blood) was a World Wrestling Entertainment Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event that was held in 1997 2003 [106][113]

Kane and Van Dam split up because Kane claimed that he didn't like RVD. The two started feuding with each other. [106] On August 18 edition of Raw, Van Dam faced Intercontinental Champion Christian for the title, but Kane interfered in the match and kidnapped RVD to the backstage area where he handcuffed Van Dam and tried to burn him in backstage. [114] Their rivalry lead the two to a No Holds Barred match at SummerSlam, which Kane won. Many types of matches, sometimes called "concept" or " gimmick matches" in the jargon of the business, can be found in the form of Performing SummerSlam (2003 was a Professional wrestling Pay-per-view (PPV event produced by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE which took place on August 24 [106][115] On September 8 edition of Raw, the rivalry ended when Van Dam faced Kane in a steel cage match and fell to Kane once again. Many types of matches, sometimes called "concept" or " gimmick matches" in the jargon of the business, can be found in the form of Performing [106][116]

In September 2003, Van Dam started feuding with both Christian and Chris Jericho over Christian's Intercontinental title. On September 15 edition of Raw, Van Dam faced Chris Jericho in a #1 contender's match for the Intercontinental title. The match ended in a double disqualification when Intercontinental Champion Christian interfered and whacked both men with the title belts. [106][117] Raw Co-General Manager Stone Cold Steve Austin made the Intercontinental title match a triple threat match between Jericho, Van Dam and Christian. [106][118] The match took place at Unforgiven, and Christian retained his title after he countered the Five Star Frog Splash by putting his title belt across his knees while the ref's back was turned, preoccupied by Jericho. Unforgiven (2003 was the sixth annual Unforgiven Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE [106][118][119] However, Van Dam defeated Christian in a ladder match on September 29 edition of Raw to win the WWE Intercontinental Championship for a fourth time. [106][120][121]

Rivalries and tag titles (2003–2004)

Van Dam entered into a rivalry with Chris Jericho in October 2003. The two faced each other in several tag team matches. [118] On October 27 edition of Raw, Van Dam lost the Intercontinental title to Jericho in a steel cage match when Eric Bischoff distracted the referee while Van Dam had caught the ropes but Jericho brought him into the middle of the ring. Van Dam submitted and Jericho became the new champion. [106][118][122] Austin came out and immediately ordered Jericho to face RVD in a rematch for the title. Van Dam won the rematch and his fifth WWE Intercontinental Championship. [106][118][122][123]

Rob Van Dam at a SmackDown! live event.
Rob Van Dam at a SmackDown! live event. WWE Friday Night SmackDown is a Professional wrestling Television program for World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE that is currently airing

At Survivor Series, Van Dam participated in a survivor series match. Survivor Series (2003 was the seventeenth annual Survivor Series Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by World Wrestling He was a part of Team Austin which consisted of Van Dam himself, Shawn Michaels, Booker T and Dudley Boyz. Van Dam and Dudley Boyz pinned Mark Henry of Team Bischoff to eliminate him from the match. Mark Henry (born June 12 1971 Career World Wrestling Federation / Entertainment WWF debut (1996 Henry was billed as the " World's Van Dam was later on pinned by Team Bischoff's Randy Orton. Randal "Randy" Keith Orton (born on April 1 1980 Before being promoted to the main WWE roster Orton trained in and wrestled for Mid-Missouri Wrestling Association-Southern [106][124] Orton and Van Dam started feuding with each other over Van Dam's Intercontinental title. [106] Van Dam lost the Intercontinental title to Orton at Armageddon (Mick Foley was the special guest referee) after interference from Ric Flair. Armageddon is a Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by World Wrestling Entertainment. Michael Francis "Mick" Foley Sr Early life Foley was born in Bloomington Indiana. [106][118][125] Van Dam went on to feud with both Randy Orton and Evolution. On January 12, 2004 edition of Raw, Van Dam faced Orton in a rematch for the Intercontinental title but lost the match. Events 475 - Basiliscus becomes Byzantine Emperor, with a coronation ceremony in the Hebdomon palace in Constantinople "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " [126][127]

Van Dam formed a tag team with Booker T. The two teamed for the first time on January 19 edition of Raw when they defeated Christian and Matt Hardy to qualify for a battle royal where the winner of the battle royal would get the #30 spot in the 2004 Royal Rumble match. [126][128] On February 16 edition of Raw, Booker T and Van Dam defeated Evolution (Ric Flair and Batista) to win the World Tag Team Championship. David Michael Bautista Jr (born January 18 1969 commonly known by his Ring name, simply Batista, is an Filipino / American professional [126][129][130] At WrestleMania XX, Booker and Van Dam defended the World Tag Team Championship in a fatal four way elimination tag team match against the Dudley Boyz, La Resistance and the team of Mark Jindrak and Garrison Cade. WrestleMania XX was the twentieth WrestleMania Professional wrestling Pay-per-view produced by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE Mark Robert Jindrak (born June 26, 1977 in Auburn New York) is an American professional wrestler, best known for his appearances Lance K McNaught (born March 2 1981 Cade and Danielson worked as a tag team for a while before they went their separate ways Cade stayed in FMW and faced off against ECW wrestler [126][131] On March 22 edition of Raw, Booker T and Van Dam lost the World Tag Team Championship back to Evolution. [126][132]

On March 22, Van Dam was drafted from Raw to SmackDown!. Events 238 - Gordian I and his son Gordian II are proclaimed Roman emperor. The World Wrestling Federation/Entertainment (WWF/E Brand Extension was a process first used in 2002 by said Professional wrestling promotion as a means [133] He made his SmackDown! debut on March 25 defeating Charlie Haas. Charles Doyle "Charlie" Haas II (born on March 27 1972 is an American professional wrestler and former Amateur wrestler currently signed to RVD and Rey Mysterio began a feud with Dudley Boyz, defeating them at Judgment Day 2004. Oscar Gutierrez (born December 11 1974 In WWE he was a 1 time World Heavyweight Champion, a 3 time Cruiserweight Champion When Gutierrez Judgment Day is an annual Professional wrestling Pay-per-view produced by World Wrestling Entertainment. [133][134] In June, RVD left the tag team division and began a pursuit for the WWE United States Championship. The World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE United States Championship is a Professional wrestling championship in World Wrestling Entertainment. On June 10 edition of SmackDown!, Van Dam faced US Champion John Cena in a match to decide that the man who would beat Cena in 5 minutes, would receive a match against Cena for the title. Events 1190 - Third Crusade: Frederick I Barbarossa drowns in the Sally River while leading an army to Jerusalem John Felix Anthony Cena (born April 23 1977 In his WWE career Cena has been a three time WWE Champion, He has also made appearances on television shows Many types of matches, sometimes called "concept" or " gimmick matches" in the jargon of the business, can be found in the form of Performing Van Dam, Booker T and Rene Dupree, all of them failed to beat Cena in separate matches. [133][135] At The Great American Bash 2004, Cena defended the title against RVD, Booker and Dupree in a fatal four way match and retained his championship. The Great American Bash is an annual summer Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by World Wrestling Entertainment. Many types of matches, sometimes called "concept" or " gimmick matches" in the jargon of the business, can be found in the form of Performing [133][136] On July 1 edition of SmackDown!, RVD and Dupree lost to Booker in a #1 contender's triple threat match. "July 1st" redirects here For the Ayumi Hamasaki song see H (song. [133][137] Four weeks later, Van Dam participated in an 8-way elimination match for the vacant US Championship, won by Booker. Many types of matches, sometimes called "concept" or " gimmick matches" in the jargon of the business, can be found in the form of Performing [133][138]

Van Dam began teaming up with Mysterio again in summer 2004, and feuded with Rene Dupree and Kenzo Suzuki. Kenzo Suzuki ( 鈴木 健想) (born July 25 1974) is a Japanese professional wrestler. At No Mercy 2004, RVD and Mysterio failed to win the Tag Team Championship from Dupree and Suzuki. No Mercy is an annual Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE [133][139] In November, Van Dam and Mysterio joined Eddie Guerrero and Big Show during their rivalry with Kurt Angle, Mark Jindrak and Luther Reigns. Paul Randall Wight (born February 8 1972 in Aiken South Carolina) better known by his Ring name, (The Big Show, is an American Mark Robert Jindrak (born June 26, 1977 in Auburn New York) is an American professional wrestler, best known for his appearances Matthew "Matt" Wiese ( September 22, 1971) is an American professional wrestler. At Survivor Series 2004, Van Dam was a part of Guerrero's team, consisting of Guerrero himself, Van Dam, Big Show and John Cena (replacement for Mysterio) against Kurt Angle, Mark Jindrak, Luther Reigns and Carlito. Survivor Series (2004 was the eighteenth annual Survivor Series Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by World Wrestling Entertainment Carlos Edwin "Carly" Colón Jr Currently he is one-half of the WWE Tag Team Champions with his brother Primo Colón on SmackDown RVD was the only man to be eliminated from his team. [133][140] On December 9 edition of SmackDown!, RVD and Mysterio defeated Dupree and Suzuki to win the WWE Tag Team Championship,[133][141][142] and had a successful title defense against Dupree and Suzuki at Armageddon 2004. Events 536 - Byzantine General Belisarius enters Rome while the Ostrogothic garrison peacefully leaves the city The World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE Tag Team Championship is a Professional wrestling world tag team championship in World Wrestling Entertainment Armageddon is a Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by World Wrestling Entertainment. [133][143]

In January 2005, Van Dam suffered a knee injury. To explain his absence, the Basham Brothers (Doug and Danny) defeated Mysterio and Van Dam for the Tag Team Championship, in a fatal four way elimination tag team match on January 13, 2005 edition of SmackDown!, "injuring" Van Dam in the process. The Basham Brothers, Doug ( Doug Basham) and Danny ( Daniel Hollie) are a heel Professional wrestling Tag team Douglas "Doug" Basham The Basham Brothers would go on to join John "Bradshaw" Layfield 's cabinet stable on the 25 November Daniel "Danny" Hollie (born October 3 1977) is an American professional wrestler, currently working in the Independent Circuit Events 532 - Nika riots in Constantinople. 888 - Odo Count of Paris becomes King of the Franks Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. [144][145] On January 27, 2005, Van Dam underwent reconstructive knee surgery under Dr. Events 98 - Trajan becomes Roman Emperor after the death of Nerva. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. James Andrews to repair a torn anterior cruciate ligament and meniscus. The anterior cruciate ligament (or ACL) is one of the four major Ligaments of the Knee. This article is about the parts in the human kneeFor other uses of the term meniscus see Meniscus and lens (optics. [118][144]

Injury, One Night Stand and Money in the Bank (2005–2006)

While recuperating, Van Dam made an appearance at the ECW reunion pay-per-view ECW One Night Stand. ECW One Night Stand (2005 was a Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE Accompanied by his former-manager Fonzie and sporting a knee brace, Van Dam delivered a scathing shoot promo, criticizing the way he had been booked in WWE, until he was attacked by Rhyno. William Matthew Alfonso (born August 11, 1957 in Tampa Florida) better known as Bill Alfonso is a former Professional wrestling In Professional wrestling, a shoot refers to any unplanned event &ndash that is an event that is "real" and not staged In Professional wrestling, a promo is short for "promotional interview" a dialogue or monologue used to advance a storyline. Terry Gerin (born October 7 1975 Extreme Championship Wrestling (1999-2001 Gerin debuted in Extreme Championship Wrestling in 1999 as Rhino, the He was saved by Sabu, who defeated Rhyno in an impromptu match. Despite his injury, Van Dam got physically involved in the match, hitting Rhyno with a chairshot and giving him a Chair Surf. [146]

On Raw, Van Dam (still healing) was drafted back to the Raw brand in the 2005 draft lottery. The World Wrestling Federation/Entertainment (WWF/E Brand Extension was a process first used in 2002 by said Professional wrestling promotion as a means He was introduced to Raw by Carlito, who insulted Van Dam before attacking him and assaulting his knee. Carlos Edwin "Carly" Colón Jr Currently he is one-half of the WWE Tag Team Champions with his brother Primo Colón on SmackDown Van Dam made his return to the ring over six months later at the Royal Rumble. Royal Rumble (2006 was the nineteenth annual Royal Rumble Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by World Wrestling Entertainment He gained revenge on Carlito by eliminating him, but was in turn, and inadvertently, eliminated by Rey Mysterio. On the February 6 episode of Raw, Van Dam defeated Carlito in the first round of the 2006 Road to WrestleMania Tournament. Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar defeats the combined army of Pompeian followers and Numidians under Metellus Scipio One week later, he defeated Chris Masters in the tournament semi-finals. Chris Mordetzky (born January 8 1983 showed promo style introductory videos outlining him as The Masterpiece, touting him as having a body so perfect it would appear On the February 20 episode of Raw, Van Dam and Big Show were defeated by Triple H in a triple threat match to determine the winner of the tournament and number one contender to the WWE Championship. Events 1472 - Orkney and Shetland are left by Norway to Scotland, due to a Dowry payment Many types of matches, sometimes called "concept" or " gimmick matches" in the jargon of the business, can be found in the form of Performing

The following week, now out of the WrestleMania main event, Van Dam defeated Trevor Murdoch to qualify for the Money in the Bank ladder match. The Money in the Bank ladder match is a Professional wrestling Ladder match held by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE at their Pay-per-view Van Dam went on to win the match, thus earning himself a guaranteed shot at either the WWE Championship or World Heavyweight Championship at any time within the subsequent year. Following the ladder match, Shelton Benjamin challenged Van Dam to put his Money in the Bank opportunity on the line in a match. Shelton Benjamin is an American professional wrestler and former amateur wrestler signed to World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE working Van Dam countered by requesting a match for Benjamin's Intercontinental Championship. One week later, both Van Dam and Benjamin picked mystery opponents for one another, with the loser placing their respective prize on the line in a bout at Backlash on April 30. Backlash (2006 was the eighth annual Backlash Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE Benjamin lost to the returning Charlie Haas, while Van Dam was defeated by all five members of the Spirit Squad. Charles Doyle "Charlie" Haas II (born on March 27 1972 is an American professional wrestler and former Amateur wrestler currently signed to The Spirit Squad was a five member stable who wrestled for World Wrestling Entertainment on the Raw brand, as well as in developmental territory As a result, both the Intercontinental Championship and the Money in the Bank title shot were contested at Backlash. Van Dam went on to win both prizes, before dropping the Intercontinental title back to Benjamin on the May 15 edition of Raw.

On the May 22 episode of Raw, Van Dam informed WWE Champion John Cena that he would be cashing in his Money in the Bank contract at ECW One Night Stand on June 11 for a WWE Championship match. John Felix Anthony Cena (born April 23 1977 In his WWE career Cena has been a three time WWE Champion, He has also made appearances on television shows ECW One Night Stand (2006 was a Professional wrestling Pay-per-view (PPV event produced by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE

ECW brand (2006–2007)

Van Dam competing for the ECW brand.
Van Dam competing for the ECW brand.

On May 29, Van Dam was selected by Paul Heyman to be drafted from Raw to WWE's new ECW brand. The World Wrestling Federation/Entertainment (WWF/E Brand Extension was a process first used in 2002 by said Professional wrestling promotion as a means Extreme Championship Wrestling ( ECW) is a Professional wrestling brand of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE based on the independent Upon being drafted, Van Dam became the new brand's flagship wrestler, mostly due to his prior history in ECW and his title shot against John Cena at One Night Stand. At One Night Stand, Van Dam defeated Cena to win the WWE Championship, his first ever World Title. This article is about the championship that is currently defended on the SmackDown brand of WWE After two referees were knocked out, Edge appeared from under the ring and interfered to attack Cena, spearing him through a table. Adam Joseph Copeland (born October 30 1973 in Orangeville Ontario, Canada better known by his Ring name Edge, is a Canadian professional wrestler Attacking maneuvers are offensive moves in Professional wrestling, used to set up an opponent for a submission hold or for a throw. Van Dam then hit a Five Star Frog Splash and the pinfall was counted by Paul Heyman, who suddenly ran down the aisle. Aerial techniques are spectacular maneuvers using the ring and its posts and ropes as aids used in Professional wrestling to show off the speed and agility of a wrestler On the following episode of Raw, Vince McMahon confirmed that the title change was official, due to the match being held under "extreme rules. " For the past few weeks, Heyman had hinted that the WWE Championship would be "rechristened" the ECW World Heavyweight Championship when Van Dam won. On the debut of ECW on Sci Fi, Van Dam was awarded the re-instated ECW World Heavyweight Championship by Heyman. The Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW Championship is a Professional wrestling world championship in World Wrestling Entertainment. However, Van Dam decided to defend the WWE Championship separately and simultaneously, joking that "this one spins. " Thus, Van Dam became the first wrestler in history to hold both the WWE Championship and the ECW World Heavyweight Championship, and the only one to hold them at the same time.

On the July 3 episode of Raw, Van Dam lost the WWE Championship to Edge in a triple threat match that also featured John Cena. The next night, on the July 4 episode of ECW, he lost the ECW World Heavyweight Championship to The Big Show after Heyman turned on him. Paul Randall Wight (born February 8 1972 in Aiken South Carolina) better known by his Ring name, (The Big Show, is an American Later on WWE. com, Heyman suspended Van Dam for 30 days without giving a reason; (in reality, WWE suspended Van Dam for 30 days as a result of his recent drug possession arrest). In Professional wrestling, legit (from "legitimate" is a slang term used to describe a match or event which has not been booked, or a performer [147] He returned to television on August 8, attacking both Sabu and Kurt Angle during a match. Kurt Steven Angle (born December 9 1968 is an American professional wrestler and Olympic gold medalist His return to the ring came a week later, in a losing effort to Sabu in a ladder match for number one contendership to the ECW World Championship. A Ladder match is a type of match used in professional wrestling that is most commonly used to describe a match where an item (usually a title belt is hung above

Van Dam slowly worked his way back into the championship picture. In October, Van Dam defeated The Big Show in a non-title match to regain the number one contendership. Having the option to pick a date, Van Dam announced the title match would occur at December to Dismember. December to Dismember (2006 was a Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE which took place on December 3 Heyman, however, had the option of picking the match type and announced that the main event would be a six-man Extreme Elimination Chamber match. The Elimination Chamber is a match type in Professional wrestling (seen in World Wrestling Entertainment) At the event, following an elbow drop with a steel chair from Test, Van Dam was the third participant eliminated. Aerial techniques are spectacular maneuvers using the ring and its posts and ropes as aids used in Professional wrestling to show off the speed and agility of a wrestler Andrew James Robert Patrick Martin (born on March 17, 1975 in Whitby Ontario) is a Canadian professional wrestler. Later in December, Van Dam once again earned the No. 1 contendership to the ECW World Championship, but this time by a fan poll. Van Dam got three matches against ECW World Champion Bobby Lashley, coming up short each time. Franklin Lashley Lashley later joined the United States Army, where he continued to wrestle

Rob Van Dam later joined the ECW Originals along with Sabu, Tommy Dreamer, and The Sandman. The ECW Originals were a Professional wrestling stable in the ECW brand of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE James (" Jim " Fullington Following the highly-publicised caning of Michael P The ECW Originals began a feud with the New Breed (Elijah Burke, Kevin Thorn, Marcus Cor Von, and Matt Striker). This article is about a wrestling faction For other uses see The New Breed (disambiguation. Elijah Burke World Wrestling Entertainment (2006–present After signing with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE he was sent to their developmental territory Kevin Matthew Fertig (born January 17, 1977) World Wrestling Entertainment (2002-2005 Ohio Valley Wrestling (2002-2004 In April Montaque N "Monty" Brown (born April 13 1970 is an American professional wrestler and former National Football League Linebacker Matthew Kaye However he resigned from his position as a teacher when the High School found out that Kaye was using sick leave days as an excuse to keep up with his wrestling commitments The two teams faced off at WrestleMania 23 in a match which the ECW Originals won. WrestleMania 23 was a Professional wrestling Pay-per-view (PPV event produced by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE After Vince McMahon won the ECW World Championship at Backlash, RVD and the other ECW Originals made statements on WWE. Backlash (2007 was the ninth annual Backlash Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE com about Vince killing ECW. The ECW Originals all competed in a four way dance to decide who would take on Vince McMahon the next week on ECW in a title match, which Van Dam won after a five-star frog splash on Sandman. Vincent Kennedy McMahon (born August 24 1945 popularly known by his Ring name Mr However, Rob Van Dam instead had to face Vince McMahon, Shane McMahon, and Umaga in a 3 on 1 handicap match, which Rob Van Dam was unable to win. Shane Brandon McMahon (born January 15 1970 Shane has served as Executive Vice President of WWE Global Media overseeing International Television Distribution Live Event bookings Edward 'Eddie' Fatu (born March 28 1973 His two older brothers Sam (better known as Tonga Kid and Tama and Solofa Jr

Rob Van Dam received a kayfabe concussion during a match with Randy Orton. In Professional wrestling, kayfabe (ˈkeɪfeɪb KAY-fayb) refers to the portrayal of events within the industry as "real" that is the portrayal of professional Randal "Randy" Keith Orton (born on April 1 1980 Before being promoted to the main WWE roster Orton trained in and wrestled for Mid-Missouri Wrestling Association-Southern [148] Orton further attacked Van Dam after the match due to the comments Van Dam made on WWE. com about the lack of respect Orton displayed towards Shawn Michaels, who also suffered a "concussion" at the hands of Orton. Michael Shawn Hickenbottom (born July 22 1965 better known by his Ring name Shawn Michaels, is an American professional wrestler. Van Dam once again faced Orton at One Night Stand, this time in a Stretcher match. One Night Stand (2007 was the third annual One Night Stand Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by World Wrestling Entertainment Many types of matches, sometimes called "concept" or " gimmick matches" in the jargon of the business, can be found in the form of Performing Although it looked as if Orton was going to win again, Van Dam gave a kick to his head, and was able to push the stretcher across the line for the win. However, despite winning the match, Orton continued to attack him, ending with an elevated DDT off the barricade and onto the concrete floor. In Professional wrestling a DDT is any move in which the wrestler falls down or backwards to drive a held opponent's head into the mat After the match, he left the WWE for unknown reasons.

Post-WWE

The day after Van Dam's WWE contract expired, he was in the United Kingdom on a promotional tour, and to record scenes for the wrestling documentary, Bloodstained Memoirs. Bloodstained Memoirs is a Professional wrestling documentary which began production in 2005 He also took part in interviews for the BBC. [149] [150]

On December 10, 2007, Van Dam made a special appearance on the Raw 15th Anniversary special episode, accepting a challenge made by Santino Marella and easily defeating him in less than a minute with a Five-Star Frog Splash. Events 1041 - Empress Zoe of Byzantium elevates her adoptive son to the throne of the Eastern Roman Empire as Michael V Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. This article is about the television program You may be looking for the 1994 video game or the 2002 video game WWE Raw is This article is about the television program You may be looking for the 1994 video game or the 2002 video game WWE Raw is Anthony Carelli (born March 14 1979) Paul Heyman was appointed OVW booker to replace Cornette and changed Carelli's ring name from Johnny Geo Basco In Professional wrestling, a squash is an extremely short match in which one performer is booked as defeating another easily and quickly not out of luck but due to his overwhelming Aerial techniques are spectacular maneuvers using the ring and its posts and ropes as aids used in Professional wrestling to show off the speed and agility of a wrestler [151] In a recent interview with the Baltimore Sun, Van Dam stated that while WWE would be the first choice and that he would definitely talk to them, he'd definitely consider Total Nonstop Action Wrestling if he returns full time in pro wrestling. Total Nonstop Action Wrestling ( TNA) is an American Professional wrestling promotion founded by Jeff Jarrett and his father Jerry Jarrett [152] However Rob Van Dam will appear on Nu-Wrestling Evolution (NWE) shows in Spain June 12-15. Van Dam made the announcement on his official website, RobVanDam. com

RVD-TV

Rob Van Dam officially announced on his website's blog that he is in the process of creating an online show entitled RVD-TV. On this show, he will give his fans a glimpse at what his life is like outside of the wrestling business. A preview for this upcoming series can now be found on the homepage of his website. Some of RVD's friends will appear on the show, such as Samoa Joe, Chris Masters and Sabu. The show will be filmed at his home in California, where he has been spending most of his time since temporarily retiring. Rob is expected to announce some of his other future projects through the show, such as his upcoming DVD on stretching.

In wrestling

Rob Van Dam performing his signature Rolling Thunder on Marcus Cor Von
Rob Van Dam performing his signature Rolling Thunder on Marcus Cor Von

Championships and accomplishments

Van Dam as both WWE Champion and ECW Champion.
Van Dam as both WWE Champion and ECW Champion. This article is about the championship that is currently defended on the SmackDown brand of WWE The Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW Championship is a Professional wrestling world championship in World Wrestling Entertainment.

Filmography

Personal life

Szatkowski is married to Sonya,[162] She is an aspiring make up artist. Extreme Championship Wrestling ( ECW) was a Professional wrestling promotion that was founded in Philadelphia Pennsylvania in 1992 by The Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW World Tag Team Championship was the Tag team championship contested in Eastern Championship Wrestling and Extreme This is a chronological list of teams that have been ECW Tag Team Champions by Ring name. Terry Michael Brunk ( December 12 1964) better known by his Ring name Sabu, is an American professional wrestler. The ECW World Television Championship was the secondary title in Extreme Championship Wrestling from 1992 until it folded in 2001 This is a chronological list of wrestlers that have been ECW Television Champion by Ring name. World Wrestling Entertainment Inc ( WWE) is a publicly traded privately controlled integrated media (focusing in Television, Internet, The Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW Championship is a Professional wrestling world championship in World Wrestling Entertainment. This is a chronological list of wrestlers that have been ECW Champion by Ring name. This article is about the championship that is currently defended on the SmackDown brand of WWE This is a chronological list of wrestlers that have been WWE Champion by Ring name. The World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE Tag Team Championship is a Professional wrestling world tag team championship in World Wrestling Entertainment This is a chronological list of teams that have been WWE Tag Team Champions by Ring name. Oscar Gutierrez (born December 11 1974 In WWE he was a 1 time World Heavyweight Champion, a 3 time Cruiserweight Champion When Gutierrez The World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE Intercontinental Championship is a Professional wrestling championship in World Wrestling Entertainment. This is a chronological list of wrestlers that have been WWE Intercontinental Champion by Ring name. The WWE European Championship is an inactive title competed for in World Wrestling Entertainment. This is a chronological list of wrestlers that have been WWE European Champion by Ring name. The World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE Hardcore Championship was a Hardcore wrestling championship defended in World Wrestling Entertainment, (formerly the World This is a chronological list of wrestlers that have been WWE Hardcore Champion by Ring name. The World Tag Team Championship is a Professional wrestling world tag team championship in World Wrestling Entertainment. This is a chronological list of teams that have been World Tag Team Champions by Ring name. Glen Thomas Jacobs In the 1988–1989 season he was an NCAA All-star; he is still listed in the Truman State University media guide as holding the record for highest Robert Booker Tio Huffman (born March 1 1965 better known by his wrestling persona Booker T, is an American professional wrestler. The Money in the Bank ladder match is a Professional wrestling Ladder match held by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE at their Pay-per-view The Money in the Bank ladder match is a Professional wrestling Ladder match held by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE at their Pay-per-view This article deals with the achievement as understood in professional wrestling in the United States. This article deals with the achievement as understood in professional wrestling in the United States. A Grand Slam Champion in Professional wrestling is a distinction made to a professional wrestler who has won all of the major titles in a promotion A Grand Slam Champion in Professional wrestling is a distinction made to a professional wrestler who has won all of the major titles in a promotion The X-Files is a Peabody, Golden Globe and Emmy Award -winning American Science fiction television series created by Chris Carter VIP (standing for and also referred to as Vallery Irons Protection) is an American syndicated Television series that ran Black Mask 2 City of Masks is a 2002 Action film directed by Tsui Hark. [163] During his wrestling career, Sonya often traveled on the road with Rob and appeared at ringside during events that Rob took part in. On April 23, 2008, Szatkowski revealed that his wife is suffering from colon cancer. Events 215 BC - A temple is built on the Capitoline Hill dedicated to Venus Erycina to commemorate the Roman defeat at 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Colorectal cancer, also called colon cancer or large bowel cancer, includes Cancerous growths in the colon, Rectum and [164]

Szatkowski is a trained kickboxer and martial artist. Martial arts are systems of codified practices and traditions of training for Combat. In 1990, he placed second in the Kalamazoo Heavyweight Toughman Contest. Szatkowski is also an outspoken advocate of vitamins and bodybuilding supplements[165] and attributes this to his mother's influence. A vitamin is an Organic compound required as a Nutrient in tiny amounts by an Organism. Bodybuilding supplements are Substances taken by athletes involved in Weight training or other sports to aid in the building of lean Muscle mass Van Dam participated in amateur wrestling while in high school. Scholastic wrestling is the commonly-used name of the style of Amateur wrestling practiced at the High school and middle (junior high school level in He is the inventor of the Van Dam Lift, a weightlifting technique that involves performing a split (which he took up in his early teens) between two benches and lifting a dumbbell from the floor to the waist. Weightlifting, also called Olympic weightlifting or Olympic-style weightlifting, is a sport in which participants attempt a maximum weight single lift of a barbell A dumbbell is a piece of equipment used in Weight training, and is a type of free weight. The lift was approved by the International All-Around Weightlifting Association in 1998, and Szatkowski holds the current record, 166. 5 lb (76 kg). Growing up in Battle Creek, Michigan, Szatkowski studied martial arts at two local dojos. He received instruction in Tae Kwon Do, Karate, Aikido, Kendo, and Kickboxing.

Szatkowski was featured in an article in the March 1999 issue of High Times. High Times is a New York City-based Magazine. The publication strongly advocates the legalization of cannabis. His signature symbol is the Taijitu; in an interview for WWE's "Invasion" DVD, he said he uses this symbol because it represents "the use of good or evil". In Chinese philosophy, the concept of yin and yang ( is used to describe how seemingly opposing forces are bound together intertwined and interdependent in the

Van Dam used to own a comic book shop called "5 Star Comics". He, along with several other wrestlers, often showed up at the store to sign autographs.

2006 arrest

On July 3, 2006, The Ironton Tribune reported that Szatkowski and Terry Brunk (one of his colleagues known as Sabu) had been arrested on the previous evening on U.S. Route 52 in Hanging Rock, Ohio. Terry Michael Brunk ( December 12 1964) better known by his Ring name Sabu, is an American professional wrestler. US Route 52 is a United States highway that runs across the northern eastern and southeastern regions of the United States. Hanging Rock is a village in Lawrence County, Ohio, United States, along the Ohio River. Szatkowski had been stopped for speeding by an Ohio State Highway Patrol trooper, who discovered that he was in possession of 18 grams of marijuana and five Vicodin pills, while Brunk was in possession of drug paraphernalia and nine tablets of Testolactone. The Ohio State Highway Patrol is a division of the Ohio Department of Public Safety and is the official Highway patrol and de facto State police Cannabis, also known as marijuana or marihuana, or ganja (from Hindi / Sanskrit: गांजा gānjā hemp) is a Vicodin EC is a Trademarked Brand of Narcotic Analgesics (painkillers containing Hydrocodone and Paracetamol ( Acetaminophen Drug paraphernalia is defined by the American Federal Drug Enforcement Administration as any equipment product or material that is modified for making using or concealing Testolactone, or Teslac (brand name is an Antineoplastic agent that is a derivative of Progesterone and is used to treat advanced stage Breast [166] Both Szatkowski and Brunk were released after posting bail, and were scheduled to appear in Ironton Municipal Court on July 6, 2006. Traditionally bail is some form of Property deposited or pledged to a Court in order to persuade it to release a suspect from jail, on the understanding Ironton is a city in the US state of Ohio and the County seat of Lawrence County. [167] On July 6, 2006, The Ironton Tribune reported that the court date for Szatkowski and Brunk was in limbo, as their attorneys had asked for and were granted continuances. [168]

According to the WWE's wellness policy, a drug-related arrest can lead to that talent's immediate dismissal from the company. World Wrestling Entertainment Inc ( WWE) is a publicly traded privately controlled integrated media (focusing in Television, Internet, WWE Vice President of Talent Relations John Laurinaitis released a statement on WWE. John Laurinaitis (born July 31, 1965) is an executive with World Wrestling Entertainment. com reporting that Szatkowski and Brunk were still eligible to compete on the Raw and ECW tapings the following days while an investigation conducted by WWE was being undertaken. This article is about the television program You may be looking for the 1994 video game or the 2002 video game WWE Raw is Extreme Championship Wrestling ( ECW) is a Professional wrestling brand of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE based on the independent It was on those two shows that Van Dam dropped both his WWE Title and ECW Title in succession. This article is about the championship that is currently defended on the SmackDown brand of WWE The Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW Championship is a Professional wrestling world championship in World Wrestling Entertainment. Van Dam was subsequently suspended without pay for 30 days, and an on-air segment on ECW was scripted to relay this to the fans. [166]

On August 31, 2006, Szatkowski and Brunk appeared in court. Szatkowski plead guilty to possessing marijuana and was fined $140 USD, while Brunk was fined $1000 USD. [169]

Notes

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  3. ^ RVD's Career At USWA/SAPW (1992)
  4. ^ RVD's Career At WCW (1992)
  5. ^ RVD's Independent Career (1993-1995)
  6. ^ House Party 1996 results
  7. ^ ECW results - March 30, 1996
  8. ^ a b c d e f g Rob Van Dam's ECW Career (1996)
  9. ^ Hostile City Showdown 1996 results
  10. ^ A Matter of Respect results
  11. ^ Hardcore Heaven 1996 results
  12. ^ The Doctor is In results
  13. ^ Unluckily Lottery results
  14. ^ When Worlds Collide II results
  15. ^ High Incident results
  16. ^ ECW results - November 1, 1996
  17. ^ Holiday Hell results
  18. ^ Crossing the Line Again results
  19. ^ Cyberslam 1997 (February 21, 1997) results
  20. ^ a b RVD's ECW Career (1997)
  21. ^ Cyberslam 1997 (February 22, 1997) results
  22. ^ Barely Legal results
  23. ^ a b RVD: Mr. Monday Night
  24. ^ ECW results - June 13, 1997
  25. ^ a b c d RVD - Return to ECW (1997)
  26. ^ ECW results - June 21, 1997
  27. ^ Orgy of Violence results
  28. ^ Heat Wave 1997 results
  29. ^ Born to Be Wired results
  30. ^ As Good as it Gets results
  31. ^ Fright Fight results
  32. ^ November to Remember 1997 results
  33. ^ Better Than Ever results
  34. ^ ECW results - December 26, 1997
  35. ^ a b c d e f g h i j RVD's ECW Career (1998)
  36. ^ House Party 1998 results
  37. ^ a b Hostile City Showdown 1998 results
  38. ^ Cyberslam 1998 results
  39. ^ ECW results - April 4, 1998
  40. ^ ECW Television Championship official title history. WWE. Retrieved on 2007-12-29
  41. ^ ECW results - April 10, 1998
  42. ^ Wrestlepalooza 1998 results
  43. ^ A Matter of Respect 1998 results
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  45. ^ ECW results - October 24, 1998
  46. ^ November to Remember 1998 results
  47. ^ ECW results - January 2, 1999
  48. ^ Guilty as Charged 1999 results
  49. ^ ECW results - January 15, 1999
  50. ^ CyberSlam 1999 results
  51. ^ a b c RVD's ECW Career (1999)
  52. ^ ECW results - April 17, 1999
  53. ^ Hardcore Heaven 1999 results
  54. ^ ECW results - January 7, 2000
  55. ^ a b c d e f g RVD's ECW Career (2000)
  56. ^ Guilty as Charged 2000 results
  57. ^ ECW results - January 29, 2000
  58. ^ Hardcore Heaven 2000 results
  59. ^ Heat Wave 2000 results
  60. ^ Anarchy Rulz 2000 results
  61. ^ RVD's ECW Career (2001)
  62. ^ Guilty as Charged 2001 results
  63. ^ a b c d e Rob Van Dam's Character In Alliance Storyline
  64. ^ a b Raw results - July 9, 2001
  65. ^ WWF Invasion results
  66. ^ a b c WWE Hardcore Championship official title history. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1170 - Thomas Becket: Thomas Becket Archbishop of Canterbury is assassinated inside Canterbury Cathedral by followers of King Henry II WWE. Retrieved on 2007-12-31
  67. ^ No Mercy 2001 main event
  68. ^ Raw results - August 13, 2001
  69. ^ SummerSlam 2001 official results
  70. ^ Survivor Series 2001 official results
  71. ^ Vengeance 2001 official results
  72. ^ RVD's WWF Career (2001)
  73. ^ a b c d e RVD's WWF Career (2002)
  74. ^ Raw results - February 4, 2002
  75. ^ No Way Out 2002 official results
  76. ^ Raw results - February 25, 2002
  77. ^ WrestleMania X-8 official results
  78. ^ Rob Van Dam's first Intercontinental Championship reign. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 406 – Vandals, Alans and Suebians cross the Rhine, beginning an invasion of Gallia. WWE. Retrieved on 2008-01-01
  79. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x RVD's Raw Career (2002)
  80. ^ Raw results - March 25, 2002
  81. ^ Raw results - April 1, 2002
  82. ^ Raw results - April 8, 2002
  83. ^ Backlash 2002 official results
  84. ^ Insurrextion 2002 results
  85. ^ Judgment Day 2002 official results
  86. ^ Raw results - May 20, 2002
  87. ^ Raw results - May 27, 2002
  88. ^ Rob Van Dam's second Intercontinental Championship reign. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common New Year See also New Year The Ancient Romans began their consular year on January 1st since 153 BC WWE. Retrieved on 2008-01-01
  89. ^ Raw results - June 24, 2002
  90. ^ Vengeance 2002 official results
  91. ^ Raw results - July 22, 2002
  92. ^ WWE European Championship official title history. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common New Year See also New Year The Ancient Romans began their consular year on January 1st since 153 BC WWE. Retrieved on 2008-01-01
  93. ^ Raw results - July 29, 2002
  94. ^ Raw results - August 12, 2002
  95. ^ SummerSlam 2002 official results
  96. ^ Rob Van Dam's third Intercontinental Championship reign. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common New Year See also New Year The Ancient Romans began their consular year on January 1st since 153 BC WWE. Retrieved on 2008-01-01
  97. ^ Raw results - August 26, 2002
  98. ^ Raw results - September 9, 2002
  99. ^ Raw results - September 16, 2002
  100. ^ Unforgiven 2002 main event
  101. ^ No Mercy 2002 official results
  102. ^ Survivor Series 2002 main event
  103. ^ Raw results - November 18, 2002
  104. ^ Raw results - November 25, 2002
  105. ^ Raw results - December 2, 2002
  106. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s RVD's Raw Career (2003)
  107. ^ No Way Out 2003 official results
  108. ^ Raw results - March 31, 2003
  109. ^ Kane and Rob Van Dam's first World Tag Team Championship reign. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common New Year See also New Year The Ancient Romans began their consular year on January 1st since 153 BC WWE. Retrieved on 2008-01-02
  110. ^ Backlash 2003 official results
  111. ^ Raw results - May 26, 2003
  112. ^ Insurrextion 2003 results
  113. ^ Badd Blood 2003 results
  114. ^ Raw results - August 18, 2003
  115. ^ SummerSlam 2003 official results
  116. ^ Raw results - September 8, 2003
  117. ^ Raw results - September 15, 2003
  118. ^ a b c d e f g Rob Van Dam's OWW Profile
  119. ^ Unforgiven 2003 official results
  120. ^ Raw results - September 29, 2003
  121. ^ Rob Van Dam's fourth Intercontinental Championship reign. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 366 - The Alamanni cross the frozen Rhine River in large numbers invading the Roman Empire. WWE. Retrieved on 2008-01-02
  122. ^ a b Raw results - October 27, 2003
  123. ^ Rob Van Dam's fifth Intercontinental Championship reign
  124. ^ Survivor Series 2003 official results
  125. ^ Armageddon 2003 official results
  126. ^ a b c d e RVD's Raw Career (2004)
  127. ^ Raw results - January 12, 2004
  128. ^ Raw results - January 19, 2004
  129. ^ Raw results - February 16, 2004
  130. ^ Rob Van Dam and Booker T's first reign. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 366 - The Alamanni cross the frozen Rhine River in large numbers invading the Roman Empire. WWE. Retrieved on 2008-02-17
  131. ^ WrestleMania XX official results
  132. ^ Raw results - March 22, 2004
  133. ^ a b c d e f g h i j RVD's SmackDown! Career (2004). 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1500 - Battle of Hemmingstedt. 1600 - Philosopher Giordano Bruno is burned alive at Campo de' Fiori Accelerator's Wrestling Rollercoaster. Retrieved on 2008-02-18. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 3102 BC - Epoch (origin of the Kali Yuga. 1229 - The Sixth Crusade: Frederick II Holy
  134. ^ Judgment Day 2004 official results. WWE. Retrieved on 2008-02-18. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 3102 BC - Epoch (origin of the Kali Yuga. 1229 - The Sixth Crusade: Frederick II Holy
  135. ^ SmackDown! results - June 10, 2004. Online World of Wrestling. Retrieved on 2008-02-18. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 3102 BC - Epoch (origin of the Kali Yuga. 1229 - The Sixth Crusade: Frederick II Holy
  136. ^ The Great American Bash 2004 official results. WWE. Retrieved on 2008-02-18. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 3102 BC - Epoch (origin of the Kali Yuga. 1229 - The Sixth Crusade: Frederick II Holy
  137. ^ SmackDown! results - July 1, 2004. Online World of Wrestling. Retrieved on 2008-02-18. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 3102 BC - Epoch (origin of the Kali Yuga. 1229 - The Sixth Crusade: Frederick II Holy
  138. ^ SmackDown! results - July 29, 2004. Online World of Wrestling. Retrieved on 2008-02-18. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 3102 BC - Epoch (origin of the Kali Yuga. 1229 - The Sixth Crusade: Frederick II Holy
  139. ^ No Mercy 2004 official results. WWE. Retrieved on 2008-02-18. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 3102 BC - Epoch (origin of the Kali Yuga. 1229 - The Sixth Crusade: Frederick II Holy
  140. ^ Survivor Series 2004 official results. WWE. Retrieved on 2008-02-18. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 3102 BC - Epoch (origin of the Kali Yuga. 1229 - The Sixth Crusade: Frederick II Holy
  141. ^ SmackDown! results - December 9, 2004. Online World of Wrestling. Retrieved on 2008-02-18. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 3102 BC - Epoch (origin of the Kali Yuga. 1229 - The Sixth Crusade: Frederick II Holy
  142. ^ Rey Mysterio and Rob Van Dam's first Tag Team Championship reign. WWE. Retrieved on 2008-02-18. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 3102 BC - Epoch (origin of the Kali Yuga. 1229 - The Sixth Crusade: Frederick II Holy
  143. ^ Armageddon 2004 official results. WWE. Retrieved on 2008-02-18. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 3102 BC - Epoch (origin of the Kali Yuga. 1229 - The Sixth Crusade: Frederick II Holy
  144. ^ a b RVD's SmackDown! Career (2005). Online World of Wrestling. Retrieved on 2008-02-18. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 3102 BC - Epoch (origin of the Kali Yuga. 1229 - The Sixth Crusade: Frederick II Holy
  145. ^ SmackDown! results - June 13, 2005. Accelerator's Wrestling Rollercoaster. Retrieved on 2008-02-18. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 3102 BC - Epoch (origin of the Kali Yuga. 1229 - The Sixth Crusade: Frederick II Holy
  146. ^ RVD's Raw Career (2005). Accelerator's Wrestling Rollercoaster. Retrieved on 2008-02-18. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 3102 BC - Epoch (origin of the Kali Yuga. 1229 - The Sixth Crusade: Frederick II Holy
  147. ^ WWE suspending Rob Van Dam for 30 days. WWE. Retrieved on 2006-07-04. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 836 - Pactum Sicardi, peace between the Principality of Benevento and the Duchy of Naples
  148. ^ RVD gets concussed.
  149. ^ pw. prowrestling.com.
  150. ^ BM. Bloodstained Memoirs Official Source.
  151. ^ Corey Clayton (December 10, 2007). Van Damn!. WWE. Retrieved on 2008-01-09. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 475 - Byzantine Emperor Zeno is forced to flee his capital at Constantinople.
  152. ^ TNA News: RVD On TNA: 'I Definitely Would Consider Them', More
  153. ^ ECW World Tag Team Title history At wrestling-titles. com
  154. ^ ECW World Television Title history At wrestling-titles. com
  155. ^ ECW World Heavyweight Title history At wrestling-titles. com
  156. ^ WWWF/WWF/WWE World Heavyweight Title history At wrestling-titles. com
  157. ^ WWE (Smackdown!) Tag Team Title history At wrestling-titles. com
  158. ^ WWF/WWE Intercontinental Heavyweight Title history At wrestling-titles. com
  159. ^ WWF/WWE European Heavyweight Title history At wrestling-titles. com
  160. ^ WWF/WWE Hardcore Title history At wrestling-titles. com
  161. ^ WWWF/WWF/WWE World Tag Team Title history At wrestling-titles. com
  162. ^ SLAM! Sports Biography. CANOE. Canadian Online Explorer (commonly CANOE or Canoeca) is a bilingual online news and information site from Canada. Retrieved on 2008-02-08. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 421 - Constantius III becomes co- Emperor of the Western Roman Empire.
  163. ^ Sonya 'Van Dam's' MySpace page
  164. ^ Gray, Richard (2008-04-23). 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 215 BC - A temple is built on the Capitoline Hill dedicated to Venus Erycina to commemorate the Roman defeat at Rob Van Dam Announces His Wife Has Cancer. WrestlingNewsWorld. Retrieved on 2008-04-23. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 215 BC - A temple is built on the Capitoline Hill dedicated to Venus Erycina to commemorate the Roman defeat at
  165. ^ Rob Van Dam big on his bodybuilding supplements. Muscle And Sports Science.
  166. ^ a b Brady, Hicks. "2006: The year in wrestling", PWI Presents: 2007 Wrestling Almanak and book of facts, Kappa Publications, p.  23. 2007 Edition. Retrieved on 2007-07-11. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 911 - Signing of the Treaty of Saint-Clair-sur-Epte between Charles the Simple and Rollo of Normandy. (English) 
  167. ^ Wrestling stars busted in Hanging Rock. The Ironton Tribune. Retrieved on 2006-07-03. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 324 - Battle of Adrianople Constantine I defeats Licinius, who flees to Byzantium.
  168. ^ Wrestlers’ court date canceled. The Ironton Tribune. Retrieved on 2006-07-06. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1044 - The Battle of Ménfő takes place 1189 - Richard the Lionheart is crowned King of England
  169. ^ WWE Superstar's Rob Van Dam & Sabu In Court. Lordsofpain. net. Retrieved on 2006-09-01. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 462 - Possible start of first Byzantine indiction cycle.

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