Rob Van Dam Explains What He Thinks Is The Most “Stupid” Modern Wrestling Trope

WWE Hall of Famer Rob Van Dam has voiced his frustrations over what he considers one of the most “stupid” trends in modern wrestling: performers attempting moves they simply aren’t capable of executing.

Speaking on his 1 Of a Kind podcast, Rob Van Dam addressed the growing prevalence of botched moves, which are increasingly amplified by social media.

I watch all these botch spots on Instagram. Nobody’s perfect, but there are so many. The reason is—and that’s why a lot of times I repost them—because it’s people doing s**t that’s not in their realm.

Renowned for his groundbreaking athleticism and innovative style, Van Dam offered direct advice to today’s wrestlers who may be pushing their limits unnecessarily.

I’m making a rule right now that you have to abide by. If you suck at something, don’t f**king do it. If you’re not good at a move, don’t do it until you’re good at it.

According to Van Dam, the problem lies in wrestlers trying to emulate others’ moves rather than focusing on their own unique strengths. This mentality, he argues, often leads to poor execution, awkward matches, and an overall dip in performance quality.

So now when we see these things with a weak-ass little chair shot, and we see somebody no-selling or big space, there’s no contact—this and that—it’s because everybody tries to do everybody else’s f**king moves, and it’s stupid.

RVD’s blunt critique is a clear message to modern wrestlers: focus on mastering your craft and avoid attempting risky moves you haven’t perfected.

Why Does Rob Van Dam Think WWE Retired The Hardcore Title?

Rob Van Dam spoke about why WWE chose to retire the Hardcore Championship and said that the reason was because he’d made the title more popular than they wanted it to ever be. Van Dam’s reign as Hardcore Champion in 2001 saw the title become increasingly popular amongst WWE fans and matches for the belt even headlined some shows, which Van Dam believes was never the plan for the title.

H/t to ITRWrestling.com