On a recent edition of his “1 Of A Kind” podcast, WWE Hall of Famer Rob Van Dam discussed his favorite matches of his career and a memory of wrestling Mustafa Saed in WCW.
You can check out some highlights from the podcast below:
On some of his favorite matches: “I talk about the Jerry Lynn matches a lot… love working with Bam Bam [Bigelow]. I always tried to have the best match regardless of who I was in the ring with. So that’s when I really was pulling everything together, was when my agenda was, ‘Man, what can I do with Spike Dudley?’ And I would beat the s*8t out of him, and I would love the matches afterwards. I would feel just like I did if I wrestled Kamala or One Man Gang or something in the respects of, ‘Man, f**king, I loved that match. It was awesome, the crowd was so into it. We did some amazing s**t.’ When I could feel like that regardless of who I was there with, that would be mission accomplished.”
On wrestling Mustafa in WCW: “I forgot that I had wrestled and met Mustafa before ECW. And until recently, I had this memory — and it had to be Mustafa. it just had to be. And I looked it up, and sure enough he was in WCW with me in ’93. We had a match in Pensacola, and we were both fairly green, young. And we’re out there wrestling each other, and the lights went out in the building. And so that was like a true test, you know? Like, ‘Oh f**k, what do we do?’ We handled it, you know what I mean? Whatever he did, he had me in a headlock or bear hug, I think a bear hug for a lot of it when we were out. And Bill Dundee was the agent that gave us props afterwards for doing it. And I’m not saying that was one of my best matches, but that just popped into my head. Because I totally forgot that that was the same dude that would have been New Jack’s partner in ’96, that I had even worked with him before.”
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Rob Van Dam, a WWE Hall of Famer, recently shared some insights into his favorite matches and a memorable moment from his career. In a recent episode of his podcast, “1 Of A Kind,” Van Dam discussed his experiences in the wrestling industry.
One of the topics Van Dam touched upon was his favorite matches throughout his career. He mentioned the matches he had with Jerry Lynn and Bam Bam Bigelow, stating that he always aimed to have the best match regardless of his opponent. Van Dam emphasized that he wanted to deliver an exceptional performance, whether he was wrestling Spike Dudley or legendary wrestlers like Kamala or One Man Gang. For him, the key was to feel satisfied with the match and the crowd’s response, regardless of who he shared the ring with.
Van Dam also recalled a unique experience wrestling Mustafa Saed in WCW. He initially forgot that he had wrestled and met Mustafa before their time in ECW. However, he recently remembered a particular match they had in Pensacola in 1993. During the match, the lights in the building went out, presenting a challenge for both wrestlers. Van Dam praised their ability to handle the situation and mentioned that Bill Dundee, the agent for the match, commended them for their performance. Although Van Dam acknowledged it wasn’t one of his best matches, it was a memorable moment that reminded him of his early encounters with Mustafa.
Throughout his career, Rob Van Dam has had numerous memorable matches and moments that have solidified his legacy in professional wrestling. From his high-flying style to his unique charisma, Van Dam has left a lasting impact on the industry.
If you’re interested in hearing more from Rob Van Dam, you can check out his podcast, “1 Of A Kind,” where he shares more stories and insights from his wrestling career. Additionally, you can stay updated with all the latest wrestling news on eWrestlingNews.com, as well as their Twitter and Facebook pages.
Rob Van Dam’s contributions to professional wrestling have made him a beloved figure among fans. His passion for delivering exceptional matches and his ability to adapt to any situation have cemented his status as one of the all-time greats in the industry.