On a recent episode of his “1 Of A Kind” podcast, Rob Van Dam discussed a controversial spot from the March 18 episode of AEW Dynamite. In this match, Jon Moxley was suplexed onto a nail-studded board by Adam Copeland, resulting in the nails embedding into Moxley’s back. Van Dam criticized this level of violence, stating, “It’s not my thing, not my kind of thing. That’s not wrestling to me.” He further remarked that such extreme spots make him prefer being associated with WWE over AEW. WrestlezoneReddit+2WhatCulture.com+2Wrestlezone+2
Van Dam’s comments sparked significant backlash from fans, many of whom pointed out his own history with hardcore wrestling, especially during his tenure in ECW. Addressing these criticisms, Van Dam clarified that he has always viewed certain extreme spots as unnecessary. He referenced a past incident involving Abyss and a weapon named “Janice,” stating, “I’ve always said the Abyss spot when he murdered me with Janice was stupid.” He also noted that in ECW, “the garbage matches took the place of wrestling because they didn’t have wrestling in them.” Wrestling Headlines
Furthermore, Van Dam addressed concerns about his health, particularly regarding concussions. He emphasized that concussions are part of his past and do not affect his present or future. He also defended Jon Moxley, suggesting that Moxley likely did not view the nail board spot negatively, stating, “Do you think a writer gave Moxley that spot and he thought it was stupid? I don’t.”
It’s noteworthy that during his time in ECW, Van Dam was known for his high-flying style rather than participating in the more violent “garbage matches” that some of his peers engaged in. This distinction aligns with his recent comments emphasizing a preference for wrestling that prioritizes athleticism over extreme violence.
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