Robert Alexander Szatkowski (born December 18, 1970) is an American professional wrestler better known by his ring name Rob Van Dam (frequently abbreviated to RVD).

Who has two thumbs, scored a historic WWE Championship win in New York City and is perhaps the most popular ECW icon of all time? Say it with him now: “Rob! Van! Dam!” When the chilled out martial artist from Battle Creek, Mich. broke into ECW in 1996, he made an impact like few grapplers ever have.

Full wrestling profile of Rob Van Dam, with Career History, Real Name, Height, Weight, Age, Face/Heel Turns, Titles Won, Finishers, Theme Songs, Tag Teams, appearance changes, and more.

Robert Alexander "Rob" Szatkowski (December 18, 1970), better known by his ring name Rob Van Dam (RVD), is an American professional wrestler and actor. He is known for his time in Impact Wrestling, Extreme Championship Wrestling …

Dec 1, 2024 · Rob Van Dam believes he was able to elevate the status of the Hardcore Championship beyond what WWE wanted for the championship. The Hardcore title was introduced in 1998 and retired in 2002 with RVD being the final champion. Van Dam held the title four times for a total of 134 days.

Nov 8, 2024 · This week, the WWE Universe was treated to an appearance by wrestling legend Rob Van Dam, popularly known as RVD. The former six-time Intercontinental Champion made an appearance on NXT,...

Rob Van Dam is an American former professional wrestler best known for his work in WWE, TNA, and ECW. Besides exceptional runs in these promotions, Van Dam has also wrestled for WCW, Pro...

Oct 10, 2024 · Rob Van Dam, WWE Hall of Famer and former WWE and ECW Champion, indicated that he was still under a WWE Legends contract, even while making sporadic appearances for its main rival, AEW.

Mar 5, 2025 · WWE Hall of Famer Rob Van Dam has opened up about the real reason behind his decision to leave WWE in 2007, revealing that a loss of passion for wrestling and a focus on his personal well-being ultimately led to his departure. Speaking on his 1 Of A Kind With RVD podcast, Rob Van Dam reflected on how his 30-day suspension and the forfeiture of ...

2 days ago · Rob Van Dam is no stranger to TNA/Impact Wrestling. While the former WWE Champion was present during Bey’s early years in the company, him and Bey never got the chance to work against one another. Nevertheless, the WWE Hall of Famer has been working the independent scene for the past couple of years.