Robert "Rob" Alexander Szatkowski (born December 18 1970) better known by his ring name Rob Van Dam (frequently shortened to RVD), is an American professional wrestler. He is best known for his time in Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW) and World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). The day after Van Dam's WWE contract expired, he was in the United Kingdom on a promotional tour, and to record scenes for the wrestling documentary, Bloodstained Memoirs. He also took part in interviews for the BBC. Another venture that Van Dam produces is RVDTV, reality based programming looking at the life of Rob Van Dam. The name Rob Van Dam or Robbie V. was given to Rob in 1991 by Ron Slinker, a promoter in Florida. (via Wikipedia)
Debut Date:
1990
Residence:
San Pedro, California
Name:
Robbie V
Rob Van Dam
Rob Szatkowski
Trainer:
The Sheik
Birthplace:
Battle Creek, Michigan
Birth Date:
Dec 18, 1970
Weight:
237 lb