Rob Van Dam Family

Last Modified Dec 1, 2024 12:40 GMT
Rob Van Dam Family (Image - @therealrvd)
Rob Van Dam with his wife, Katie Forbes

Rob Van Dam is one of the most iconic figures in professional wrestling history. Known as "RVD", he is among the best high-flyers inside the squared circle and is also known for his charm and innovative moves. He was a multi-time champion during his time in WWE, and his career spanned across the biggest promotions like ECW, WWE, and TNA. He is widely considered among the greatest icons of ECW and was its biggest star when the show had its second run from 2006 to 2010.

He was born in Battle Creek, Michigan. He first made an appearance in WWE before turning 18 and was involved in a segment with Ted DiBiase. Thereafter, he began professional training and the rest is history. His signature moves, such as the Five-Star Frog Splash and Rolling Thunder helped him gain a reputation as one of the most innovative wrestlers of his era. Beyond the ring, Rob Van Dam is also known for his support of legalizing cannabis. As of November 2024, Van Dam is signed with the WWE under a Legends contract.

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Rob Van Dam's Wife

Rob Van Dam's wife is Katie Forbes, a fellow professional wrestler, model, and manager. The couple married in February 2021 after being in a relationship for about five years. As per Pro Wrestling Fandom, she hails from the town of Tampa, Florida. She was born on December 31, 1990. Her real name is Khloe Hurtz and she began her wrestling career in 2015. Over her career, Forbes won the RCW Women's Championship and CWE Divas Championship. According to the SmackDown Hotel, Forbes uses the All Natural DDT and Banzai Drop as her signature moves.

Rob Van Dam Wife (Image - @therealrvd)
Rob Van Dam Wife

The couple began dating in 2016, following Rob's divorce from his first wife, Sonia Van Dam, with whom he was married from 1998 until their separation in 2015. In October 2024, she and Rob launched a subscription-based platform called Only Wrestlers. As per the website's About section, it is designed to connect wrestlers with their fans, allowing them to share exclusive content and interact directly.

Rob Van Dam's Siblings

According to Slam Wrestling, Rob Van Dam has a sister named Teri, However, as of November 2024, there is no other information available about her in the public domain. Further, while there is a humorous misconception that he is related to action star Jean-Claude Van Damme, they are not brothers.

FAQs on Rob Van Dam Family

A. Rob Van Dam makes sporadic appearances in WWE and is signed under a Legend's contract. 

A. No, RVD is signed to WWE under a legend's contract. 

A. No, RVD is not related to Jean-Claude Domme. 

A. Yes, RVD is signed to WWE under the legend's contract. 

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