Rob Van Dam, born Robert Alexander Szatkowski, is an American professional wrestler of Belgian and Polish descent. Raised in Battle Creek, Michigan, he began his wrestling career in 1990, competing for independent promotions across Michigan. Two years later, he joined World Championship Wrestling (WCW) as Robbie V, a moniker assigned by booker Ron Slinker.
Van Dam's stint with WCW came to an end in May 1993, after which he joined All Japan Pro Wrestling (AJPW). Upon the expiration of his contract with AJPW, he signed with Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW), where he first rose to prominence by achieving several significant milestones. Following ECW's closure, Van Dam further solidified his legacy in major promotions like World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), and most notably, in Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA).
Rob Van Dam Championships Wins
As of November 2024, Rob Van Dam has won a total of 21 championships across ECW, WWE, and TNA as per Cagematch. He remains the only wrestler in history to have captured the WWE Championship, the TNA World Heavyweight Championship, and the ECW World Heavyweight Championship. Moreover, he is the only individual to have simultaneously held the WWE Championship and the ECW World Heavyweight Championship during his tenure in WWE.
List of titles won by Rob Van Dam in WWE
Rob Van Dam's first championship in WWE (then WWF) was the Hardcore Championship, which he won by defeating Jeff Hardy at the 2001 WWF Invasion. Along with that title, he later captured multiple championships across WWE's various brands, including Raw, SmackDown, and the relaunched ECW in 2006.
Following the revival of ECW, Van Dam was awarded the ECW World Heavyweight Championship by Paul Heyman while holding the WWE Championship. This historic achievement made him the first wrestler in WWE history to hold both the WWE Championship and the ECW World Heavyweight Title at the same time.
As per Cagematch, these are all the titles Van Dam has won in WWE,
| Championships | Defenses | Duration |
| WWF Hardcore Championship | 6 | 22 Days |
| WWF Hardcore Championships (2x) | 2 | 22 Days |
| WWF Hardcore Championship (3x) | 11 | 90 Days |
| WWF Intercontinental Championship | 6 | 35 Days |
| WWE European Championship | 1 | <1 Day |
| WWE Intercontinental Champion (2x) | 4 | 63 Days |
| WWE Hardcore Champion (4x) | 1 | <1 day |
| WWE Intercontinental Champion (3x) | 2 | 22 Days |
| World Tag Team Championship (with Kane) | 8 | 76 Days |
| WWE Intercontinental Championship (4x) | 3 | 28 Days |
| WWE Intercontinental Championship (5x) | 4 | 48 Days |
| World Tag Team Championship (2x) (with Booker T) | 5 | 35 Days |
| WWE Tag Team Championship (with Rey Mysterio) | 3 | 35 Days |
| WWE Intercontinental Championship (6x) | 2 | 15 Days |
| WWE Championship | 3 | 22 Days |
| ECW World Heavyweight Championship | 1 | 21 Days |
List of titles won by Rob Van Dam in ECW
In ECW, Rob Van Dam reached significant success, winning multiple championships before the promotion was acquired by WWE.
As per Cagematch, these are all the titles Rob Van Dam has won in ECW,
| Championships | Defenses | Duration |
| ECW World Tag Team Champion (with Sabu) | 24 | 119 Days |
| ECW World Tag Team Champion (2x) (with Sabu) | 8 | 125 Days |
| ECW World Television Champion | 127 | 700 Days |
List of titles won by Rob Van Dam in TNA
As per Cagematch, these are all the titles won by Rob Van Dam in TNA,
| Championships | Defenses | Duration |
| TNA World Heavyweight Championship | 6 | 113 Days |
| TNA X-Division Championship | 9 | 137 Days |
List of titles won by Rob Van Dam in Other Promotions
As per Cagematch, these are all the titles won by Rob Van Dam in other promotions,
| Promotions | Championships | No. of Times |
| South Atlantic Pro Wrestling (SAPW) | SAPW Tag Team Championship with Chaz Rocco | One Time |
| National Wrestling Conference (NWC) | NWC Tag Team Championship (with Bobby Bradley as Aerial Assault) | One Time |
| No Limit Wrestling (NLW) | NLW Heavyweight Championship | One Time |
| American Wrestling Rampage (AWR) | AWR Heavyweight Championship | One Time |
| Pacific Coast Wrestling (PCW) | PCW Ultra Heavyweight Championship | One Time |
| World Stars Of Wrestling (WSW) | WSW World Heavyweight Championship | One Time |
| Battle Championship Wrestling (BCW) | BCW Heavyweight Championship | One Time |
Rob Van Dam Accomplishments
| Organisations | Accomplishments |
| World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) | Money in the Bank Winner (2006) |
| WWE Hall of Fame – Individual (2021) | |
| WWE Triple Crown Champion (15th) | |
| WWE Grand Slam Champion (Seventh) | |
| Pro Wrestling Illustrated (PWI) | Comeback of the Year (2001/2010) |
| Most Popular Wrestler of the Year (2001/2002) | |
| Ranked No. 1 of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the PWI 500 (2002) | |
| Ranked No. 152 of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the PWI Years (2003) | |
| Ranked No.15 of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the PWI Years (2010) | |
| Hardcore Hall of Fame | Hardcore Hall of Fame – Individual (2022) |
| All-American Wrestling (AAW) | AAW Perth Classic Tournament Winner (2017) |
| Cauliflower Alley Club | Lou Thesz Award (2020) |
FAQs on Rob Van Dam
A. Yes, Rob Van Dam was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2021.
A. No, Rob Van Dam is not officially retired, as he continues to make occasional wrestling appearances.
A. RVD has won a total of 21 championships in WWE, ECW and TNA, as of November 2024.
A. No, Rob van Dam is not signed to AEW.
A. Rob Van Dam is affiliated with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) under a Legend contract as of November 2024.
