One of the most original, influential and recognizable performers
in professional wrestling.
Robert Alex Szatkowski, better known as Rob Van Dam, built a career
unlike anyone else through his unmistakable combination of athleticism,
personality and innovation. From ECW to WWE, TNA and beyond, RVD became
known around the world simply as One of a Kind.
RVD rose to mainstream popularity in ECW during the late 1990s,
becoming one of the promotion's defining stars. Managed by Bill
Alfonso, he developed memorable rivalries with Jerry Lynn and Sabu
while also teaming with Sabu to capture the ECW World Tag Team
Championship twice.
After ECW closed in 2001, RVD joined the WWF during the Invasion era
and quickly became one of the company's most popular performers.
Over the following years he captured championships across multiple
divisions while maintaining the unique style that had made him famous.
After winning Money in the Bank, RVD challenged John Cena at
One Night Stand and captured the WWE Championship. Two days later,
Paul Heyman awarded him the reactivated ECW World Heavyweight
Championship, making RVD the only man to hold both championships
simultaneously.
RVD continued his career in TNA, adding another major chapter to his
legacy and capturing the TNA World Heavyweight Championship while
bringing his trademark style to a new generation of wrestling fans.
RVD defeated Bam Bam Bigelow on April 4, 1998 and began one of the
most celebrated championship reigns in ECW history.
RVD won the Money in the Bank ladder match at WrestleMania 22,
setting up the biggest championship moment of his career.
In front of an unforgettable ECW crowd, RVD defeated John Cena
to become WWE Champion.
Rob Van Dam's career and influence were formally recognized with
his induction into the WWE Hall of Fame.
A career defined by originality, championship success and a connection
with wrestling fans around the world.
ABOUT RVD
THROUGH THE ERAS
ECW
WWE
WORLD CHAMPION
TNA
DEFINING MOMENTS
ECW TELEVISION CHAMPION
MONEY IN THE BANK
ONE NIGHT STAND
WWE HALL OF FAME
CLASS OF 2021
WWE HALL OF FAMER
CHAMPIONSHIPS
THE WORLD OF RVD
THE WHOLE F'N SHOW
RVD
ONE OF A KIND
THE CAREER
700 DAYS
ECW Television Champion
MONEY IN THE BANK
WrestleMania 22
TWO WORLD TITLES
At the same time
TNA WORLD CHAMPION
Another major title added to the legacy
THE LEGACY
LEGEND. ICON. ORIGINAL.
THE RECORD
ECW
WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION
ECW
WORLD TELEVISION CHAMPION 2X
WWE
WWE CHAMPION
TNA
WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION
WWE
INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPION 6X
WWE
HARDCORE CHAMPION 4X
WWE
EUROPEAN CHAMPION
WWE
TAG TEAM CHAMPION
WORLD
WORLD TAG TEAM CHAMPION 2X
TNA
X DIVISION CHAMPION
WSW
WORLD CHAMPION
ASW
NORTH AMERICAN HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION
AWR
HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION
AWR
NO LIMITS CHAMPION
BCW
HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION
IWF
TELEVISION CHAMPION
NWC
TAG TEAM CHAMPION
OTT
NO LIMITS CHAMPION
PCW
HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION
PSW
CORDELE CITY HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION 2X
SAPW
TAG TEAM CHAMPION
WWE
SEVENTH GRAND SLAM CHAMPION
WWE
FIFTEENTH TRIPLE CROWN CHAMPION
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