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Post by Tyfo on Nov 29, 2007 0:42:50 GMT -5
The UK's Power Slam magazine recently interviewed Rob Van Dam. Here is what RVD had to say regarding his relationship -- or non-relationship -- with Triple H:
Is it true you had problems with Triple H when you worked for WWE?
Problems? I had problems liking him. I had problems feeling compatible with him on any other level other than the fact that we're both wrestlers. He would be one of the last guys you would see sharing a car with me. If we weren't both wrestlers, I doubt I'd have anything in common with him.
There were a few occasions -- Unforgiven 2002 springs to mind -- when it seemed like the perfect time for you to defeat Triple H. After he attacked and beat you down on the September 16, 2002 Raw, you sought revenge in a singles bout at Unforgiven six days later. A win there would have been a tremendous boon for you. Meanwhile, a loss for HHH would have done his status no harm at all. As it turned out, HHH won by pinfall. It seemed like he cut you off.
Well, I don't disagree with you. And that's why I'm glad my career is caught on videotape and DVD, so the fans can watch what happened in my career and say it all for me, like you just did.
You've nothing further to add about HHH?
When you're watching RVD TV (his online TV show), don't look for HHH to be in Rob Van Dam's house.
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Post by SAJ Forth on Nov 29, 2007 0:51:32 GMT -5
Good read.
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Post by Kevin Hamilton on Nov 29, 2007 1:47:28 GMT -5
Given the way he F'ed himself over when they did give him the spotlight, it kinda looks like they made the right decision to not go to him earlier.
Just sayin.
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Post by saggyboyflair on Nov 29, 2007 1:50:15 GMT -5
thats too bad what happened to RVD. I thought the guy had hella talent with the exception of mic skills. When he wanted to, he could really go in the ring. I always thought had he developed some mic skills he would be the next shawn michaels maybe even bigger. He was great in ECW and his matches always entertained the hell out of me. He had just had to screw his big run up. He could of had a great run with the strap
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Post by lildude8218 on Nov 29, 2007 1:54:51 GMT -5
Is there an opposite of smark bait? or does it work for both good and bad things?
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Post by Joekishi on Nov 29, 2007 1:56:41 GMT -5
Given the way he F'ed himself over when they did give him the spotlight, it kinda looks like they made the right decision to not go to him earlier. Just sayin. I agree |
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Post by wwerules60 on Nov 29, 2007 2:11:32 GMT -5
Triple H's 02/03 heel run was brilliant. Everyone wanted that prick to lose the title.
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Post by thesunbeast on Nov 29, 2007 2:16:57 GMT -5
Why is the reporter asking his questions as if loosing a storyline battle means he's getting screwed backstage by HHH, but yet winning means HHH is doing him a favor? WWE does have writers, and a boss named Vince Mcmahon, right?
I know that winning and loosing is important, but still....
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Post by JMA on Nov 29, 2007 2:20:16 GMT -5
I don't remember much from 2002. I stopped watching literally right before Triple H was *handed* the title. Thankfully, this meant I missed Katie Vick, Al Wilson, and Hunter's Reign of Terror. It seemed like a really bad time to be a wrestling fan.
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Post by TRUTH TELLER on Nov 29, 2007 2:27:53 GMT -5
Given the way he F'ed himself over when they did give him the spotlight, it kinda looks like they made the right decision to not go to him earlier. Just sayin. How were they supposed to know RVD would smurf up like that back in 2002 (and arguably 2001)? That'd be like saying, I guess in retrospect Jackie O should have insisted JFK take a car with a roof. The facts as they had it at the time was that RVD was insanely over; arguably the most over babyface in the company at the time. My problem with that booking wasn't so much that Rob lost, but that the feud was over after one match. It buried Rob. Especially after WWE put RVD over so strong in months prior by having him absorb so many belts into the IC title. (a title HHH would "win" a month later, then never even acknowledge after the fact at No Mercy against Kane). As "brilliant" as HHH's 2002/03 run was, it actually put over only two guys. One of which was his best friend. And another who only got the belt after HHH tore his groin and went on his honeymoon. That first run did nothing for anyone who needed the rub. |
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Post by JMA on Nov 29, 2007 2:28:08 GMT -5
Is there an opposite of smark bait? or does it work for both good and bad things? Well, as the guy who coined the term "smark bait," I've always envisioned it as a bad thing. Still, this type of thing does need a term. I'm going to go with "smark fluffing." Now to see if it becomes an IWC meme (it won't). |
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Post by Cranjis McBasketball on Nov 29, 2007 2:58:49 GMT -5
Given the way he F'ed himself over when they did give him the spotlight, it kinda looks like they made the right decision to not go to him earlier. Just sayin. How were they supposed to know RVD would smurf up like that back in 2002 (and arguably 2001)? That'd be like saying, I guess in retrospect Jackie O should have insisted JFK take a car with a roof. The facts as they had it at the time was that RVD was insanely over; arguably the most over babyface in the company at the time. My problem with that booking wasn't so much that Rob lost, but that the feud was over after one match. It buried Rob. Especially after WWE put RVD over so strong in months prior by having him absorb so many belts into the IC title. (a title HHH would "win" a month later, then never even acknowledge after the fact at No Mercy against Kane). As "brilliant" as HHH's 2002/03 run was, it actually put over only two guys. One of which was his best friend. And another who only got the belt after HHH tore his groin and went on his honeymoon. That first run did nothing for anyone who needed the rub. You're both talking like WWE didn't know RVD loves the weed. They without really saying it, let it be part of his gimmick. "No one gets higher than RVD" subtle.......However, the only mistake RVD made was getting the story in the paper. Had it never made the paper, RVD and Sabu would have been just fine. |
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Post by destrucity on Nov 29, 2007 3:02:07 GMT -5
He would be one of the last guys you would see sharing a car with me. Can you blame Triple H for not wanting to be a passenger in that car? |
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Post by Mozenrath on Nov 29, 2007 3:03:31 GMT -5
Given the way he F'ed himself over when they did give him the spotlight, it kinda looks like they made the right decision to not go to him earlier. Just sayin. Quite true. After reading this, it seems like RVD implies a number of things without really saying anything. All he said is that him and Triple H don't have much in common. This is true. Triple H doesn't party, while RVD does. Never really came out and said he disliked the guy. |
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Post by BHB on Nov 29, 2007 6:09:52 GMT -5
thats too bad what happened to RVD. I thought the guy had hella talent with the exception of mic skills. When he wanted to, he could really go in the ring. I always thought had he developed some mic skills he would be the next shawn michaels maybe even bigger. I always loved his promos in ECW. |
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Post by EJS on Nov 29, 2007 6:17:46 GMT -5
He would be one of the last guys you would see sharing a car with me. Can you blame Triple H for not wanting to be a passenger in that car? Triple H got tired of saying "Hey Rob, you're going the wrong way..". |
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Post by Ken Ivory on Nov 29, 2007 6:34:00 GMT -5
Triple H's 02/03 heel run was brilliant. Everyone wanted that prick to lose the title. At WM22 the same people wanted that prick to win the title. |
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Post by Baixo Astral on Nov 29, 2007 6:37:19 GMT -5
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Post by Loki on Nov 29, 2007 6:46:25 GMT -5
So RVD really thinks WWE should have given him the WHC right away just because he used to be a moderately big fish in a small pond?
Talk about a huge ego...
He held devalued midcard titles for one year, and he's expecting Triple f'n H to lay down for him? Yeah Rob, maybe with another joint that can actually "happen"...
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Post by Welfare Willis on Nov 29, 2007 7:23:43 GMT -5
Given the way he F'ed himself over when they did give him the spotlight, it kinda looks like they made the right decision to not go to him earlier. Just sayin. Quite true. After reading this, it seems like RVD implies a number of things without really saying anything. All he said is that him and Triple H don't have much in common. This is true. Triple H doesn't party, while RVD does. Never really came out and said he disliked the guy. Well in fairness to RVD Triple H only brings a bag of chips when he goes to a party. He never bothers bringing any bean dip. Also they're not even the good brand name chips. It's like Sam's Choice or Generic mills A brand chips. |
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