DISCUSSION - So why was Rob Van Dam never pushed as a main-eventer?

**Heyman** · 02-26-2004, 12:20 AM

DISCUSSION - So why was Rob Van Dam never pushed as a main-eventer?

Triple H held him down?!?!??!!

While one could make a plausible case for this, you also have to take into account that Brock Lesnar was pushed as a main-eventer. Why didn't Triple H hold Lesnar down here? (assuming that Triple H plays a role in holding down wrestlers).

Lack of Wrestling skills?

RVD may not be the best technical wrestler in the business (and he is fairly sloppy at times), but neither was Hulk Hogan or Kevin Nash. Steve Austin was a mediocre wrestler when he first won the title. Do I even have to mention the Big Show? Taker won't be confused with Dean Malenko anytime soon either.

RVD is not a "homegrown" WWE talent

-Was Jericho a homegrown talent? Is Benoit? Is Eddie Guerrero? What about Goldberg?

RVD has sub-par mic skills

Lesnar's mic skills are laughable. Big Show sounds pretty gay as well.

RVD was a huge star back in the day, but he's past his peak now

As opposed to guys like SHawn Michaels, Triple H, Goldberg, Hogan, and Undertaker?....all of which have had world title runs within the last couple of years.

RVD is not a lockerroom leader........and therefore, will not have the "respect" of wrestlers backstage?????

As opposed to Goldberg? Triple H is probably respected a hellluva lot more than people on here give credit, but how many people actually like the guy? Would people feel any different towards RVD?

WHAT IS A LEGITIMATE EXCUSE FOR NOT LETTING RVD MAIN-EVENT?!?!?

02-26-2004, 12:20 AM	#1
Heyman Father of Hinduship Posts: 21,083	DISCUSSION - So why was Rob Van Dam never pushed as a main-eventer? DISCUSSION - So why was Rob Van Dam never pushed as a main-eventer? Triple H held him down?!?!??!! While one could make a plausible case for this, you also have to take into account that Brock Lesnar was pushed as a main-eventer. Why didn't Triple H hold Lesnar down here? (assuming that Triple H plays a role in holding down wrestlers). Lack of Wrestling skills? RVD may not be the best technical wrestler in the business (and he is fairly sloppy at times), but neither was Hulk Hogan or Kevin Nash. Steve Austin was a mediocre wrestler when he first won the title. Do I even have to mention the Big Show? Taker won't be confused with Dean Malenko anytime soon either. RVD is not a "homegrown" WWE talent -Was Jericho a homegrown talent? Is Benoit? Is Eddie Guerrero? What about Goldberg? RVD has sub-par mic skills Lesnar's mic skills are laughable. Big Show sounds pretty gay as well. RVD was a huge star back in the day, but he's past his peak now As opposed to guys like SHawn Michaels, Triple H, Goldberg, Hogan, and Undertaker?....all of which have had world title runs within the last couple of years. RVD is not a lockerroom leader........and therefore, will not have the "respect" of wrestlers backstage????? As opposed to Goldberg? Triple H is probably respected a hellluva lot more than people on here give credit, but how many people actually like the guy? Would people feel any different towards RVD? WHAT IS A LEGITIMATE EXCUSE FOR NOT LETTING RVD MAIN-EVENT?!?!?