On last night’s episode of AEW Dynamite, Rob Van Dam made his in-ring debut for All Elite Wrestling, challenging Jack Perry for the FTW Championship in an unsuccessful attempt.
Following the show, Van Dam, alongside Jerry Lynn, engaged in a brief interview with the AEW interviewing team. Discussing his experience and his appreciation for the fans, RVD said,
“Well, it felt pretty awesome going tonight, I gotta say. I count on the fans’ positive energy that they bring. I rely on connecting with them, but I’m still overwhelmed when they all have RVD signs and they’re all in unison chanting for me. It always exceeds my expectations. When that moment is real and I’m connected to them, it’s nothing but love. Love is the most powerful energy in the universe.”
Jerry Lynn added, “It didn’t go his way tonight, but you know what? The way it happened, you can’t lose any face. I saw what happened, and at least with us two, we always wanted to try and prove how we were the best with wrestling and no shortcuts.”
EXCLUSIVE! Our cameras caught up with @TherealRVD and @itsjerrylynn after RVD’s #AEW in-ring debut on Wednesday Night #AEWDynamite ! pic.twitter.com/kjbjsocgyA
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) August 10, 2023
Last week, fellow ECW legend Jerry Lynn introduced RVD to the AEW Galaxy during a promo segment with Jack Perry.
It’s unknown whether Rob Van Dam will be making more appearances for AEW in the near future.
