Rob Van Dam - Pro Wrestlers Database
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On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Rob Van Dam, with his Career History, real name, age, height and weight, the Promotions he worked for, all the Face/Heel turns, the Championship Titles he won, his Finishers, Theme Songs, Tag Teams and Stables, his appearance changes through the years, and more.

Robert Alex Szatkowski was born in Battle Creek, Michigan on December 18, 1970, and he is currently 54 years old.

He is currently an Ambassador, working for World Wrestling Entertainment.

Rob Van Dam is a 3-time World Champion, and has won a total of 21 championships in major promotions during his career. He is also a 1-time Money In The Bank winner, WWE Triple Crown Champion, ECW Triple Crown Champion and WWE Grand Slam Champion.

Rob Van Dam was inducted in the WWE Hall of Fame in 2021 as an individual and in the Hardcore Hall of Fame in 2022.

Profile Info

  • GenderMale
  • Real NameRobert Alex Szatkowski
  • Ring Names
    • Rob Van Dam (May 23, 1993 - Present)
    • Robbie V (January 11, 1993 - June 6, 1993)
    • Rob Van Dam (January 14, 1991 - January 22, 1993)
    • Rob Zakowski (June 17, 1991 - July 15, 1991)
    • Rob Szat (August 4, 1990 - June 16, 1991)
  • Born December 18, 1970 (age 54)
  • NationalityNationality: United StatesUnited States
  • Birth PlaceBattle Creek, Michigan
  • Billed From
    • Battle Creek, Michigan
  • Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
  • Weight
    • 235 lbs (107 kg)
  • NicknamesRVD, The Whole F'n/Dam Show, One of a Kind, Mr. Monday/Tuesday/Thursday/Friday Night, Mr. PPV, The Battle Creek Barbarian

Career History

  • Roles

    • Ambassador (October 9, 2024 - Present)
    • Wrestler (August 4, 1990 - April 20, 2024)
  • Promotions History

    Promotionfromto
    PromotionWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWWEOctober 9, 2024Present
    PromotionAll Elite WrestlingAEWJanuary 31, 2024April 20, 2024
    PromotionIndependent CircuitINDYDecember 20, 2014April 4, 2024
    PromotionAll Elite WrestlingAEWAugust 2, 2023October 25, 2023
    PromotionPro Wrestling NOAHNOAHBrand Heavyweight June 12, 2022July 16, 2022
    PromotionImpact WrestlingIMPACTFebruary 8, 2019September 29, 2020
    Promotion5 Star Wrestling5★February 1, 2018March 20, 2018
    PromotionInsane Championship WrestlingICWNovember 18, 2017November 19, 2017
    PromotionWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWWEJune 16, 2013August 29, 2014
    PromotionTotal Nonstop ActionTNAMarch 8, 2010March 1, 2013
    PromotionNu-Wrestling EvolutionNWEJune 12, 2008July 20, 2008
    PromotionWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWWEBrand ECW May 29, 2006June 3, 2007
    PromotionWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWWEBrand Raw June 27, 2005May 28, 2006
    PromotionWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWWEBrand SmackDown March 22, 2004June 26, 2005
    PromotionWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWWEBrand Raw March 25, 2002March 21, 2004
    PromotionWorld Wrestling FederationWWFJuly 9, 2001March 24, 2002
    PromotionExtreme Championship WrestlingECWJanuary 5, 1996January 13, 2001
    PromotionFrontier Martial-Arts WrestlingFMWDecember 12, 1998December 13, 1998
    PromotionWorld Wrestling FederationWWFMay 12, 1997June 16, 1997
    PromotionAll Japan Pro WrestlingAJPWBrand Junior Heavyweight February 19, 1993June 6, 1997
    PromotionWorld Championship WrestlingWCWJanuary 23, 1993May 22, 1993
  • Images History

    Apr 2019
    Apr 2019
    Jun 2013
    Jun 2013
    Mar 2010
    Mar 2010
    Jul 2001
    Jul 2001
    Jan 1996
    Jan 1996
    Feb 1994
    Feb 1994
    Feb 1993
    Feb 1993
    Aug 1990
    Aug 1990
  • Face / Heel Turns

    AlignmentDetailsfromto
    FaceApril 3, 2021April 20, 2024
    HeelOctober 20, 2019April 2, 2021
    FaceDecember 9, 2001October 19, 2019
    HeelJuly 9, 2001December 8, 2001
    FaceJanuary 9, 1998July 8, 2001
    HeelMay 1, 1997January 8, 1998
    FaceAugust 24, 1996April 30, 1997
    HeelMay 11, 1996August 23, 1996
    FaceJanuary 23, 1993May 10, 1996
  • Card Positions

    StatusDetailsfromto
    AEW Mid CardJanuary 31, 2024April 20, 2024
    AEW Mid CardAugust 2, 2023October 25, 2023
    TNA Mid CardAugust 25, 2020September 29, 2020
    TNA InactiveHiatusFebruary 26, 2020August 24, 2020
    TNA Mid CardApril 4, 2019February 25, 2020
    TNA InactiveContract signingFebruary 8, 2019April 3, 2019
    WWE Mid CardApril 7, 2014August 29, 2014
    WWE InactiveBreak from televisionOctober 6, 2013April 6, 2014
    WWE Mid CardJune 16, 2013October 5, 2013
    TNA Mid CardOctober 14, 2012March 1, 2013
    TNA Upper CardApril 12, 2012October 13, 2012
    TNA InactiveKayfabe head trauma/House showsJanuary 9, 2012April 11, 2012
    TNA Upper CardMarch 8, 2010January 8, 2012
    ECW Upper CardAugust 8, 2006June 3, 2007
    ECW InactiveWellness Policy violationJuly 5, 2006August 7, 2006
    ECW Upper CardApril 2, 2006July 4, 2006
    RAW Mid CardJanuary 29, 2006April 1, 2006
    RAW InjuredTorn ACL/MeniscusJanuary 14, 2005January 28, 2006
    SD Mid CardDecember 3, 2002January 13, 2005
    RAW Upper CardSeptember 9, 2002December 2, 2002
    RAW Mid CardNovember 19, 2001September 8, 2002
    WWE Upper CardSeptember 4, 2001November 18, 2001
    WWE Mid CardJuly 9, 2001September 3, 2001
    ECW Upper CardMay 14, 2000January 13, 2001
    ECW InjuredBroken ankleJanuary 30, 2000May 13, 2000
    ECW Upper CardJune 17, 1997January 29, 2000
    ECW Mid CardJanuary 5, 1996June 16, 1997
    WCW Low CardJanuary 23, 1993May 22, 1993
  • Finishers

    • Five Star Frog Splash - High-angle Frog Splash (January 23, 1993 - April 20, 2024)
    • Van Daminator - Spinning Heel Kick to a steel chair held in front of the opponent's face (January 5, 1996 - April 20, 2024)
    • Van Terminator - Corner-to-corner Missile Dropkick with a chair or a trashcan positioned on the opponent's face (January 5, 1996 - April 20, 2024)
    • Coup de Grâce - Split-legged Moonsault (January 23, 1993 - January 4, 1996)
  • Theme Songs

    • Theme Song"Walk" by Pantera - Single (August 2, 2023 - April 20, 2024)
    • Theme Song"The Whole F'n Show!" by Kushinator - Single (April 3, 2021 - August 1, 2023)
    • Theme Song"Storm the Gate C" by Brian James Brasher & Sonny Del Grosso - Single (October 20, 2019 - September 29, 2020)
    • Theme Song"One of a Kind" by Breaking Point - Single (July 14, 2013 - October 19, 2019)
    • Theme Song"The Whole F'n Show! (Edit)" by Kushinator - Single (March 8, 2010 - June 1, 2013)
    • Theme Song"One of a Kind" by Breaking Point - Single (January 7, 2002 - January 25, 2009)
    • Theme Song"Dam-Nation" by Jim Johnston - Single (July 9, 2001 - January 3, 2002)
    • Theme Song"Walk" by Kilgore - Single (June 1, 1998 - January 7, 2001)
    • Theme Song"Walk" by Pantera - Single (June 1, 1997 - May 31, 1998)
    • Theme Song"Poundcake" by Van Halen - Single (January 5, 1996 - May 31, 1997)
    • Theme Song"Scoop it Up" by Bob Taylor & James Kalamasz - Single (January 23, 1993 - May 22, 1993)

Titles & Accomplishments

Teams & Relations

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