Van Dam Leaving - But is he Already Gone?
While the worst kept secret in the WWE and on the internet these days is the eventual departure of controversial superstar Rob Van Dam, reports are popping up that RVD may have already wrestled his last match for the company. Thursday sites were reporting that RVD, who is on his way out once his contract is up next month, could possibly be done effective now. He wrestled on ECW on Tuesday night in Baltimore, winning a DQ decision against Snitsky. The obvious way the match ended seems like there would be a rematch, and with Snitksy reportedly getting set for a program with John Cena on RAW, you would think that he would beat RVD clean to continue his push.
That happening remains to be seen. While RVD remains one of the top three faces on ECW along with C.M. Punk and Bobby Lashley, behind the scenes his departure has been talked about for a long time. He was vocal in the direction that ECW has not gone in since it returned last summer, and now that longtime rival Sabu is gone, it looks as if clean house time for ECW is not far behind. Once RVD is history with WWE, you can almost guarantee that Sandman, Balls Mahoney and possibly Tommy Dreamer will be shown the door next. Vince McMahon has not exactly been happy with the way the brand started out ratings wise or with attendance at house shows, which is why the company eliminated ECW house shows and combined them with SmackDown.
As for Van Dam, his next journey may take him to TNA, where he and Sabu against one another would be a perfect fit. They could either team together, or feud, depending on what direction the company takes with them. The original plan, which still may happen depending on if the report of Van Dam leaving the company or not is true, is that he would wrestle his last match for WWE on "One Night Stand" a June PPV that is set for Jacksonville, Florida. That PPV use to be dedicated to ECW, but now with the new direction of PPV's, it will be a combined effort from all three brands. If RVD is to wrestle in that event, look for him to get a large sendoff from fans and given the chance to win one last time for the company.
That happening remains to be seen. While RVD remains one of the top three faces on ECW along with C.M. Punk and Bobby Lashley, behind the scenes his departure has been talked about for a long time. He was vocal in the direction that ECW has not gone in since it returned last summer, and now that longtime rival Sabu is gone, it looks as if clean house time for ECW is not far behind. Once RVD is history with WWE, you can almost guarantee that Sandman, Balls Mahoney and possibly Tommy Dreamer will be shown the door next. Vince McMahon has not exactly been happy with the way the brand started out ratings wise or with attendance at house shows, which is why the company eliminated ECW house shows and combined them with SmackDown.
As for Van Dam, his next journey may take him to TNA, where he and Sabu against one another would be a perfect fit. They could either team together, or feud, depending on what direction the company takes with them. The original plan, which still may happen depending on if the report of Van Dam leaving the company or not is true, is that he would wrestle his last match for WWE on "One Night Stand" a June PPV that is set for Jacksonville, Florida. That PPV use to be dedicated to ECW, but now with the new direction of PPV's, it will be a combined effort from all three brands. If RVD is to wrestle in that event, look for him to get a large sendoff from fans and given the chance to win one last time for the company.
