Will RVD Ever Return To The WWE?

[PlayTheGame]

So we all know that RVD likes to make special appearances with the WWE now and again, such as at the R.R., and whenever he does, he gets HUGE, and I mean HUGE, pops, some of the biggest of the night. RVD is entertaining in the ring, is way over, and could really freshen up the WWE and its World Title scene if he was brought in (how many other guys could really be put back into the WWE overnight and be legit World Title contenders that are extremely over? Not too many...). So, what do you guys think, do you think he will ever return to the WWE for good? I mean, he left on such a high note (just winning his first WWE Championship, and winning the ECW Championship, being the first man to ever hold both titles at once) and is still LOVED by the fans. I, for one, would absolutely love for RVD to return- he was at the prime of his popularity and still has alot of gas left in the tank.

[Profit]

Yes, he will return at some point. For how long, I dunno.

His appearance at this years R.R. is a good sign, as that must mean he is still on good terms with WWE. I think when he is ready to make a return the door will be open, the WWE have probably told him as much.

He probably just wants some time off from it, but if wrestling and performing is truely what he loves doing, then i'm sure he'll feel that itch to return to the ring one more time. If he does return, it'll probably be another short spurt though, maybe a year or two.

I def. think he'd be great to have back though, his matches are always good and although his mic. skills are lacking his in-ring work is fun to watch.

[PlayTheGame]

The only problem with him coming back is that I dont think he really liked Vince and his strictness. There might be a few personal problems between them, as RVD has spoken opnely about his distain for VKM (if you want examples, go to youtube and try searching for RVD/Jeff Meacham Interview). I mean, I know Vince would love to have him back, but I just dont know if RVD would want to return on a full-time basis, it seems he might be content with just sporadic appearances. But, I hope he does come back, cuz I sure miss seeing him in the ring.

[drondog]

RVD will come back full time when he can stay married to "mary jane" and not have to get divorced from her. RVD is very vocal about it and why not, there isn't anyone else on the either of the rosters that can do what he does but a handful of people and there ALL CRUISERWEIGHTS

[jmudbake]

He'll return when he's ready, and probably after his wife gets completely rid of her cancer.

[Profit]

He'll return when he's ready, and probably after his wife gets completely rid of her cancer.

Thats a quality post right there! :thumbsup:

And I totally forgot about the thing with RVD and McMahon, I never really kept up with that and don't have much info on that situation.

But if theres one thing McMahon is all about, it's business. If RVD is good for business, any animosity between the two can and will be worked out, and if you ask me RVD is good business. I'd love to see him return for the MITB this year, I would mark out hardcore for that.

If Vinny Mac and Bret Hart can reconcile somewhat, then i'm sure RVD's comments about him in an interview one time won't be enough to have the MacDaddy hold any grudge against him.. well, he might bury him upon any return.

[pepentorresHHH]

i do think that RVD will comeback some day down the line maybe next year, his wife recovery was one of the main reasons he left the company in the first place, proof of that is that he dasnt gone and wrestled for any other company , the animosity between vinnie mac and RVD can be overlooked by both simply by the love for wrestling of rvd and the love for mooooney of vinnie mac.

[Profit]

i do think that RVD will comeback some day down the line maybe next year, his wife recovery was one of the main reasons he left the company in the first place, proof of that is that he dasnt gone and wrestled for any other company , the animosity between vinnie mac and RVD can be overlooked by both simply by the love for wrestling of rvd and the love for mooooney of vinnie mac.

Basically what I said, just reworded.

[Christian Battlez]

I can see no reason why RVD wouldn't come back. He's a great wrestler.Decent on the mic (limited but not bad).He's one of the more exciting competitors to ever lace up a pair of boots.Plus he would fit on any of wwe's three brands.Hell he'd even fit in TNA.Which is another reason Vince needs to snag him back up.To prevent him from actually doing something in TNA.Because Lashley and RVD are the only former WWE talents I would advise TNA try to snag right now. So yes RVD and WWE a match made in heaven.

[hArdymAriomArk]

It would be awesome to have him back, and contending for a world title would be sick! He's exciting to watch and one that you can really tell loves the business. WWE would be smart to get him back before TNA has a crack, they probably already have though lol.

[RBH]

Of course he will return. Right now, like Jericho did, RVD is just going through a break. I believe it is the best thing for him and will prolong his life by a few years by doing this instead of going head on for many years straight. Getting a break really revitalizes the body and the mind and will only proceed to make RVD a better competitor. RVD is taking care of business at home right now. I say let him take as long as he needs and when he wants to come back, the door is open.

["Cool Guy" Jensen]

R.V.D. left the WWE on good terms, so I think that a return would not be completely out of the question. I also heard R.V.D. say that he is for the idea of also going to TNA. He took time off in order to help his wife with her chemotherapy, but if I remember carefully, I think that now his wife is cancer-free. So he could very well return to WWE as long as he feels he is ready to return.

[Sasha Fierce]

RVD will return to the WWE simply if he want's to. I don't think he "really" need the money and if he doesn't want to come back he won't. Obviously the WWE would be willing to take him back in an instant seeing how he is very over with the fans but I guess only time will tell.

I think RVD still loves the business but he just needed a break. You can tell that he still enjoys it when he makes his special appearances so I think the love of the business will get him back into it. Also the money won't hurt and I think RVD still has some more things to accomplish.

But RVD unlike people like HHH or Flair who seem(or seemed)concerned on making sure they get many title reigns and futher cementing there place in wrestling history RVD just doesn't seem the type so if he come back it will be for the money and/or for the love of the business(not saying guys like HHH & Flair don't love the business).

[Big Beck-ah Roethlisberger]

I don't know. It all depends on what RVD wants and what Vince wants. If the money and push are there I believe RVD will return. But if not, I don't think he has a problem with special appearances and indy bookings. More than likely RVD doesn't want a full time schedule, I believe he is getting up there in age, and the man always takes a beating because that's his style of wrestling. I am not an RVD fan, nor would I care if he returns or not, but I believe if an opportunity comes along you'll see him in a WWE ring full time, or at least on a part time schedule.

[The Magic Taco]

I went to a Q and A session thingy with RVD and Christy Hemme and he said that wrestling is his passion and that he would definitely return to wrestling some day. He also didn't show much interest when Christy Hemme tried to convince him to join her in TNA. Stupid bitch.

He will return to the WWE, it is just a matter of when!!!

[Criss Hardy]

If he comes back depends on if his wifes cancers clears, but if he does then i dont think he would get burnt out too soon because hes had plenty of time off.
I personally hope he does and I think he would be an instant heavyweight championship contender.

[Ryanhitman316]

You know RVD is the reason why I started to watch ECW back in the days when Paul Heyman had owned it. I had always liked RVD matches in ECW especially with Jerry Lynn.

But ever since the real ECW went out of business, I see how the WWE treat the originals. I love RVD but I remember reading somewhere that he won't return to wrestling unless they find a cure for cancer which hes wife has.

But I really wanted RVD to go to TNA because I believe he will fit perfectly there and I always wanted to see RVD VS AJ Styles

[streicher187]

not as long as the WWE and america are against marij. I don't see him coming back.

[Profit]

not as long as the WWE and america are against marij. I don't see him coming back.

I doubt that RVD is the only guy to smoke marijuana in the WWE.

He wouldn't really have to quit, he'd just have to tone it down, and if he likes wrestling so much then that shouldn't be too much of a problem. Is smoking weed more important than doing the thing you love.. or is smoking weed THE thing he loves?

It's like the whole Ricky Williams situation, maybe he'll go to Africa, become broke, and have to quit smoking in order to get paid by wrestling again.

[Profit]

I went to a Q and A session thingy with RVD and Christy Hemme and he said that wrestling is his passion and that he would definitely return to wrestling some day. He also didn't show much interest when Christy Hemme tried to convince him to join her in TNA. Stupid bitch.

He will return to the WWE, it is just a matter of when!!!

How long ago was this, and where did it take place?

No offense, but you only have 4 posts, so I tend to be skeptical of this "Q&A Session" that you "saw".

[The Magic Taco]

How long ago was this, and where did it take place?

No offense, but you only have 4 posts, so I tend to be skeptical of this "Q&A Session" that you "saw".
Haha fair enough. It was around October 2007, and it was at the Armageddon expo in Auckland, New Zealand. Check out this link if you still don't believe me.

http://www.wrestlinginc.com/news/2007/109/christy_hemme_304742.shtml

[eXtremely-Priceless2K9]

RVD Should return sometyme in 2010 when his wife recovers is she dies I think it would be a few years before he returns,

[Monkey Winchester]

I do think he will return at some point. He knows he is a commodity. He knows the fans love him. I just think he wanted a serious break from the grind that is WWE. But who knows. If he decides to come back he might not come back with the WWE. It might be with TNA. I'm sure WWE or TNA would love to have RVD on their roster. I think it's only a matter of time before we see Rob Van Dam in the ring again fulltime.

[eXtremely-Priceless2K9]

lol u ass RVD is clean now
Q: When rvd returns will he still have to serve his 30 day suspension?

[Pippen loves M_F]

I really do hope RVD comes back to wrestling full time. I loved his "comeback" at the Royal Rumble. He actually got alot of time for a one time appearance so I thought he might of came back. RVD was great to the WWE and WWE rewarded him with several titles like the WWE,ECW,IC and tag team championship titles to name a few. He was really essientual ( I think you spell it like that) to the roster on Raw and SD but mostly Raw. He defently helped out alot like helping the tag team division and came in the IC hunt when needed. If he did come back you could send him to ECW again to help out there or you could just make him help the tag division.

All I think he needed was a rest from WWE and he got it. Lets hope he comes back and did what he did before.

[eXtremely-Priceless2K9]

I think he may go off to TNA 3 resons
Pay: decent
Push: to the moon n back
Title: about 30
POP: Tna Star
Match: Him vs Sting would be Epic

[Sparky]

TBH, I would have to be the second biggest RVD mark on the forums. I would love to see him return, but after the WWE coming down on the Drug user's I can't see it happening. He don't need the money and if he continues doing what he does now he will be happy. because as far as i know they don't drug test you for random appearences.

But if the WWE loosens up with the Dope rules I could see him coming back. and Going far. He is super over with the crowds and has a lot of potential to become WWE champion without getting suspended.

[Blade]

It's kind of a 50/50 chance.... I think it all depends on how much he actually does love wrestling.
He knows any company he went to looking for a job would probably offer him a contract on the spot. But it's whether his personal life allows him to return.

His wife could die, heaven forbid. But truth be told, if that's how it ends, he simply might not recover, cause that can be one hell of a trauma.
Jeff Jarrett was a very rare case, he thought the company needed him so he got it together and kept moving. It might not be te same with RVD.
Although if she does recover 100%, I'm sure he'd probably celebrate by going to WWE and signing a big fat contract.

But I, like most people would simply love to see him back. He's still got a godo few years left in him and perhaps a world title run or two... Plus i've always wanted to see RVD headline a Wrestlemania for some reason... It just sounds good.

[ThAwRe$tLiNgGaWd]

When did RVD leave on good terms? He was at the highest peak in his career (having held the ECW and WWE titles together) and pissed it all away when him and Sabu got arrested in Ohio for possession. Vince was livid and Sabu was wished well in his future endeavors and immediately after we saw RVD drop both titles and was gone out of the wrestling picture. I don't know if he was "fired" at that point in time but the timing was awfully coincidental and hasn't been back since. Plus the shoot interviews on Vince possibly couldn't help the situation any, unless they are willing to make amends. WWE has recently came out as well and said that they are imposing stricter penalties on performers who test positive for marijuana... basically they are not just overlooking that anymore. That couldn't possibly be a good sign for Mr. Monday Night Cannabis

[Jordan adams]

yes he will return to wwe, but he will never go to tna to big of a step down

[Mustang Sally]

The problem is that he is 38, and with the high-flying style he uses, his big earning years will soon be over. RVD might do better to come back now and gain some financial security for his family before taking the time for himself that he so desperately seems to want.

His situation makes me think of Ken Shamrock, who had it made with WWE but decided he wanted to spend his prime years in MMA (or wherever the hell he was). Okay, you can respect his spending his career the way he wanted, but now that he's pretty much finished as an ultimate fighter, I've wondered if he ever approached WWE about coming back, only to learn that he's regarded as too old and that they are no longer interested in him.

The same might apply to RVD. If he continues to stay away from wrestling, WWE might not want him by the time he's ready to return. It may be better for him to suck it up and earn the big bucks while he still can.

[Swolfsta22]

RvD probably will not come back he already accomplished wat he set out to do in his career he has no reason to come back though i would LOVE to see him come back cause he isone of my favorite of all time, and the reason he took off from wrestling and needed time for himself is cause his wife has Cancer and hes spending the time with her which is very understandable.. but we can probably look foward to seein him make special appearences every once in a while cause he is on very good terms with the WWE

[George Michael]

Triple H said it best in a RAW promo (and I'm paraphrasing here):

You are a gross underachiever. For all your athleticism, for all your cool moves, for all your great talent and ability, you're not gonna amount to a damn thing in this business.

The environment in the WWE is (I'm assuming) very competitive right now based on their 'roster' size. There are at least ten guys who are qualified to main event, and to hold major titles. There are at least ten other guys waiting to break through. Unless RVD returned just to put over those looking to break through, I could see no other use for him.
And unless he really needs the exposure, I couldn't see a return benefiting RVD.

[AgeOfOrton]

I think RVDs doing what Jericho did back a few years ago and is having a few years off and then going to make the huge return in a few years time

like i think it was time RVD had a break from the ring like his wife had cancer and hed never been off of television at any point of his WWE career so he deserved a nice break

[RVDgurl]

As much as I hate to say this, I don't think it will ever happen. He just turned 38 years old and has alot of pet projects he appears to be tangled up with right now. He's not exactly a spring chicken anymore and he has accomplished everything there is to accomplish in the wrestling world. Not to mention his wife is still fresh into the recovery stage from cancer, so I'm sure much of his energies has been devote to supporting and caring for her.
I think we will be seing RVD make an appearance from time to time as he has been doing. But I am no longer keeping my fingers crossed for a full time return to the ring.

[TheOneBigWill]

I would be more firm in believing Rob Van Dam would end up in T.N.A. due to the lighter schedule, then he would in W.W.E. again. If he went to T.N.A., he'd only have every other week to shoot their iMPACT! tapings, and he'd likely get a very relaxed road schedule, because he's a big enough name that they wouldn't care.

That being said, I'm sure W.W.E. is in a position to where they'd give him a similar enough deal to just come and go in single storylines that'd last a month, or less.

If what RVDgurl said is true, then his full-time Wrestling days are vastly over as far as I can see. If he's a Family man, and I'm sure he is, his position now is next to his Wife at this time. Cancer is a bitch, and even if it's taken care of, unfortunately it can always return. So until they're comfortable with him being back on the road, away from her.. it's likely not gonna happen.