10 Wrestlers That Love Their Lives Too Much To Retire

1. Rob Van Dam

Rob Van Dam
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Rob Van Dam’s late bloom in Impact Wrestling wasn’t entirely as result of their odd fetish for a group of former ECW stars, but the ‘Whole F’N Show’ would probably be the first to admit that he’s not really boasting all of the flash and flare that once took him to the precipice of the entire industry.

To be honest, that’s what makes his latter runs so endearing.

Since 2010, RVD has appeared sporadically for WWE, every version of TNA/Impact and even held down secure spots for several independent promotions. A shoo-in for one of those wretched AEW Casino Battle Royals if he wanted, the only thing holding Van Dam back is how much he wants to sacrifice time in the hot tub with his latest wife and all her friends.Prone to mocking despite his remarkably chilled demeanour about the wild Autumn his life has provided, his Twitter account acts as a video diary of his hedonistic exploits.

Nearly two decades after Triple H deemed him unworthy of being a World Champion, RVD has channeled Ric Flair more than ‘The Game’ ever did.

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