Yesterday on Impact Wrestling, we got to see the in-ring Impact return for Rob Van Dam. He had a great contest against the young Ethan Page, but who else should we see RVD go up against now that he’s back in action with Impact?
Rob Van Dam is one of the newest members of the Impact Wrestling roster, as fans haven’t seen him in the company since 2012. His first match back with Impact Wrestling took place last night, with RVD picking up a big win over Ethan Page.
Impact Wrestling is filled with some of the best in-ring talent the company has had in years, and this means there are plenty of intriguing bouts on the table for the veteran. These five feuds stand out as ones we want to see from Rob Van Dam in Impact Wrestling.
5. “The Draw” Sami Callihan
This one is the most obvious to me. Sami Callihan has already interacted with ECW stars such as Tommy Dreamer and Raven, so Rob Van Dam would fit right in. The Draw has also gained a reputation of being involved in the best program on Impact Wrestling television, whenever given the chance.
While Callihan continues to deliver on top feuds, he tends to come up empty in the win column. Rewarding him with a notable feud and win over a guy like Rob Van Dam would elevate him to the main event level.
I think this a likely Slammiversary match and the best feud you can make with the former TNA World Champion. The match could be really fun with both men hitting some hardcore spots and Callihan bringing out his heated storytelling elements that we have seen in Impact pay-per-views over the last year.
4. “The Machine” Brian Cage
This is another pretty obvious one, especially with Brian Cage becoming Impact World Champion. RVD is undeniably the most recognizable name under the Impact Wrestling banner, so it makes too much sense not to feature him in a headlining title bout.
Cage is one of those guys that can have a great sprint with just about anyone, and Rob Van Dam is to the point where shorter matches enhance him as well. A ten-minute bombfest between the two could make for some entertaining stuff, and would likely bring good numbers as well.
RVD has yet to clash with The Machine, and it’s very likely that their first meeting will be for the Impact World Championship. Slammiversary in Dallas would be a great stage to put these two on, and they’d definitely give us a memorable main event.
3. Fenix
This is a personal dream match of mine. The thought of RVD turning back the clock and engaging in some flashy exchanges with Fenix is too appealing. Of course with reports of Fenix and his brother Pentagon Jr. becoming AEW-exclusive in the near future, this may limit the interactions between the stars.
Hopefully, before they are set to leave, Rob Van Dam gets a chance to go one-on-one with one of the best high flying wrestlers on the planet. This would be more of a great one-off match rather than a full storyline, but the match sells itself.
2. The Rascalz (Dezmond Xavier, Zachary Wentz, and Trey Miguel)
This one isn’t necessarily a feud against The Rascalz, but that could also work. Regardless of allegiance here, all I am really asking for is some kind of interaction between The Rascalz and Rob Van Dam.
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With their weekly hangouts in the circle, it would be undeniably entertaining to see RVD join. It’s certainly well documented that he is a fan of Trey, Dez, and Wentz’s hobbies.
This program could also include RVD teaming with The Rascalz or even going against some of them on Impact. Seeing the veteran work with some young stars of the X-Division could make for an interesting matchup.
1. Johnny Impact
With Johnny Impact being the biggest star in the company next to RVD, it makes sense for this match to be showcased. They have fought each other a few times on the independent scene as recent as 2018, but being under the bright lights of an Impact Wrestling pay-per-view would provide a compelling battle between these two big names.
Both men’s acrobatic styles sound like a match made in heaven, with their similar innovative offense. This is another potential Slammiversary headliner, if not Bound For Glory.
Impact Wrestling will continue to value and highlight both men, which makes their clash inevitable. Whenever the time does come for these two to square off, it’s a match fans won’t want to miss.