17 Years After Defeating John Cena, WWE Legend Has Only a Small Window to Prove His Worth in Enemy Territory

Rob Van Dam made the internet explode recently. The former WWE superstar who has defeated superstars like John Cena in the past during his WWE run made an impressive debut at AEW. The high flyer looks to challenge Jack Perry for the FTW title next week. However, it seems that the return of the superstar is a short-term one as interesting details about his contract have surfaced. 

RVD, who made his name in ECW and then in WWE remains a popular figure among fans and his showing up at AEW Dynamite excited many fans. But a lot of fans also wondered whether this is a short-term deal or a long-term contract that he has signed with AEW.

Shocking details on RVD’s contract

After making an explosive debut at AEW Dynamite, RVD challenged Jack Perry for the FTW championship on behalf of longtime rival Jerry Lynn. RVD sent the fans into a frenzy by walking out to his old ECW theme song, ‘Walk’ by Panthera. As the fans are buzzing from the special appearance, it seems the run would be curtailed.

In a report by PWInsider, it is revealed that the 52- year-old superstar’s deal is a short-term deal, as he’s only scheduled for a one-off appearance.

This might disappoint a few fans, as they would have liked to see the legend in action on a consistent basis and eventually face superstars like CM Punk, and Chris Jericho among others.

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However, in a surprisingly sweet turn of events, WWE is reportedly advertising the high flyer to be a part of WrestleMania 40 packages. This strongly suggests a comeback for the superstar at a place where he achieved his maximum glory by defeating John Cena 17 years ago.

RVD and John Cena to rekindle their iconic feud?

Rob Van Dam has won major championships everywhere around the world. However, fans celebrate none more than his iconic match against John Cena for the WWE Championship at ECW One Night Stand in 2006. RVD cashed in his money in the bank contract with John Cena against a ruckus anti-Cena crowd, after getting drafted to ECW.

With RVD the firm favorite among fans, he defeated John Cena to capture his first and only WWE Championship. He would later become the first person to hold the ECW and WWE Championship simultaneously.

With WrestleMania 40 approaching next year, fans can be hopeful for RVD to be a free agent and appear at both AEW and WWE. Also, with no opponent in place for Cena, one can’t rule out the possibility of an epic showdown between John Cena and RVD after 17 years. 

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