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 was inducted in the WWE Hall of Fame in 2021 as an individual and in the Hardcore Hall of Fame in 2022.
Rob Van Dam Profile Index
Profile Info
- Gender Male
- Real Name Robert 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)
- Nationality
United States - Birth Place Battle Creek, Michigan
- Billed From
- Battle Creek, Michigan
- Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
- Weight
- 235 lbs (107 kg)
- Nicknames RVD, The Whole F'n/Dam Show, One of a Kind, Mr. Monday/Tuesday/Thursday/Friday Night, Mr. PPV, The Battle Creek Barbarian
Career History
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Roles
- Ambassador ( October 9, 2024 - Present)
- Wrestler ( August 4, 1990 - April 20, 2024)
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Promotions History
Promotion from to Promotion 
WWEOctober 9, 2024 Present Promotion 
AEWJanuary 31, 2024 April 20, 2024 Promotion 
INDYDecember 20, 2014 April 4, 2024 Promotion 
AEWAugust 2, 2023 October 25, 2023 Promotion 
NOAHBrand
Heavyweight
June 12, 2022 July 16, 2022 Promotion 
IMPACTFebruary 8, 2019 September 29, 2020 Promotion 
5★February 1, 2018 March 20, 2018 Promotion 
ICWNovember 18, 2017 November 19, 2017 Promotion 
WWEJune 16, 2013 August 29, 2014 Promotion 
TNAMarch 8, 2010 March 1, 2013 Promotion 
NWEJune 12, 2008 July 20, 2008 Promotion WWEBrand
ECW
May 29, 2006 June 3, 2007 Promotion WWEBrand
Raw
June 27, 2005 May 28, 2006 Promotion WWEBrand
SmackDown
March 22, 2004 June 26, 2005 Promotion WWEBrand
Raw
March 25, 2002 March 21, 2004 Promotion 
WWFJuly 9, 2001 March 24, 2002 Promotion 
ECWJanuary 5, 1996 January 13, 2001 Promotion 
FMWDecember 12, 1998 December 13, 1998 Promotion 
WWFMay 12, 1997 June 16, 1997 Promotion 
AJPWBrand
Junior Heavyweight
February 19, 1993 June 6, 1997 Promotion 
WCWJanuary 23, 1993 May 22, 1993 -
Images History
Apr 2019
Jun 2013
Mar 2010
Jul 2001
Jan 1996
Feb 1994
Feb 1993
Aug 1990 -
Face / Heel Turns
Alignment Details from to Face April 3, 2021 April 20, 2024 Heel October 20, 2019 April 2, 2021 Face December 9, 2001 October 19, 2019 Heel July 9, 2001 December 8, 2001 Face January 9, 1998 July 8, 2001 Heel May 1, 1997 January 8, 1998 Face August 24, 1996 April 30, 1997 Heel May 11, 1996 August 23, 1996 Face January 23, 1993 May 10, 1996 -
Card Positions
Status Details from to AEW Mid Card January 31, 2024 April 20, 2024 AEW Mid Card August 2, 2023 October 25, 2023 TNA Mid Card August 25, 2020 September 29, 2020 TNA Inactive Hiatus February 26, 2020 August 24, 2020 TNA Mid Card April 4, 2019 February 25, 2020 TNA Inactive Contract signing February 8, 2019 April 3, 2019 WWE Mid Card April 7, 2014 August 29, 2014 WWE Inactive Break from television October 6, 2013 April 6, 2014 WWE Mid Card June 16, 2013 October 5, 2013 TNA Mid Card October 14, 2012 March 1, 2013 TNA Upper Card April 12, 2012 October 13, 2012 TNA Inactive Kayfabe head trauma/House shows January 9, 2012 April 11, 2012 TNA Upper Card March 8, 2010 January 8, 2012 ECW Upper Card August 8, 2006 June 3, 2007 ECW Inactive Wellness Policy violation July 5, 2006 August 7, 2006 ECW Upper Card April 2, 2006 July 4, 2006 RAW Mid Card January 29, 2006 April 1, 2006 RAW Injured Torn ACL/Meniscus January 14, 2005 January 28, 2006 SD Mid Card December 3, 2002 January 13, 2005 RAW Upper Card September 9, 2002 December 2, 2002 RAW Mid Card November 19, 2001 September 8, 2002 WWE Upper Card September 4, 2001 November 18, 2001 WWE Mid Card July 9, 2001 September 3, 2001 ECW Upper Card May 14, 2000 January 13, 2001 ECW Injured Broken ankle January 30, 2000 May 13, 2000 ECW Upper Card June 17, 1997 January 29, 2000 ECW Mid Card January 5, 1996 June 16, 1997 WCW Low Card January 23, 1993 May 22, 1993
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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)
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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
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Halls of Fame
- WWE Hall of Fame - Year 2021, Individual
- Hardcore Hall of Fame - Year 2022, Individual
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World Wrestling Entertainment
- 1 WWE Championship
- 1 ECW World Heavyweight Championship
- 6 WWF/WWE Intercontinental Championship
- 1 WWE Tag Team Championship (with Rey Mysterio)
- 2 World Tag Team Championship (1 with Booker T, 1 with Kane)
- 1 Mr. Money in the Bank (2006)
- 4 WWF/WWE Hardcore Championship
- 1 WWF European Championship
Extreme Championship Wrestling
- 1 ECW World Television Championship
- 2 ECW World Tag Team Championship (with Sabu)
Total Nonstop Action Wrestling
All Star Wrestling
- 1 ASW North American Heavyweight Championship
American Wrestling Rampage
- 1 AWR Heavyweight Championship
- 1 AWR No Limits Championship
Battle Championship Wrestling
- 1 BCW Heavyweight Championship
International Wrestling Federation
- 1 IWF Television Championship
National Wrestling Council
- 1 NWC Tag Team Championship (with Bobby Bradley)
Pacific Coast Wrestling
- 1 PCW Heavyweight Championship
Peach State Wrestling
- 1 PSW Cordiale City Heavyweight Championship
South Atlantic Pro Wrestling
- 1 SAPW Tag Team Championship (with Chaz Rocco)
World Stars of Wrestling
- 1 WSW Heavyweight Championship
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Other Accomplishments
- WWE Grand Slam Champion
- WWE Triple Crown Champion
- AAW Perth Classic Tournament Winner (2017)
- Cauliflower Alley Club's Lou Thesz Award (2020)
- 1° in the PWI 500 (2002)
- PWI Comeback of the Year (2001, 2010)
- PWI Most Popular Wrestler of the Year (2001, 2002)
Teams & Relations
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Tag Teams & Stables
- #CancelCulture - Jake Crist, Joey Ryan, Katie Forbes ( March 17, 2020 - September 29, 2020)
- EV 2.0 - Bill Alfonso, Brian Kendrick, Bubba Ray Dudley / Bully Ray, D-Von Dudley, Mick Foley, Nunzio / Little Guido, Raven, Rhyno / Rhino, Sabu, Stevie Richards, Tazz, The Sandman, Tommy Dreamer, Tony Mamaluke, Simon Diamond ( July 15, 2010 - December 5, 2010)
- ECW Originals - Balls Mahoney, Bubba Ray Dudley / Bully Ray, D-Von Dudley, Rhyno / Rhino, Sabu, Stevie Richards, The Sandman, Tommy Dreamer ( January 30, 2007 - June 3, 2007)
- Rey Mysterio & Rob Van Dam - Rey Mysterio ( August 31, 2004 - January 13, 2005)
- Rob Van Dam & Booker T - Booker T ( November 3, 2003 - April 6, 2004)
- Kane & Rob Van Dam - Kane ( December 16, 2002 - June 23, 2003)
- The Alliance - Adam Bomb / Bryan Clark / Wrath, Bill DeMott / Hugh Morrus, Billy Kidman, Booker T, Bubba Ray Dudley / Bully Ray, Buff Bagwell, Charles Robinson, Chavo Guerrero, Chris Kanyon, Christian Cage, Chuck Palumbo, Crush / Brian Adams, D-Von Dudley, Debra, Diamond Dallas Page, Gregory Helms / The Hurricane, Ivory, Jazz, Justin Credible, Kurt Angle, Lance Storm, Mark Jindrak / Marco Corleone, Mike Awesome, Molly Holly, Paul Heyman, Raven, Rhyno / Rhino, Sean O'Haire, Shane McMahon, Shawn Stasiak, Stacy Keibler, Stephanie McMahon, Stevie Richards, Stone Cold Steve Austin, Tazz, Terri Runnels, Test, Tommy Dreamer, Torrie Wilson, William Regal, Arn Anderson, Nick Patrick, Brian Hebner, Billy Silverman ( July 9, 2001 - November 18, 2001)
- Rob Van Dam & Sabu - Sabu ( February 1, 1997 - September 19, 1999)
- Aerial Assault - Bobby Bradley ( April 14, 1995 - March 28, 1997)
- Managers
- Family
- Katie Forbes - Wife ( November 11, 2021 - Present)
