7 New Wrestling Champions Who Immediately Did Something Stupid

5. Rob Van Dam

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After five years fighting the metaphorical machine which had conspired to keep him down since his arrival from the defunct ECW in 2001 - think Triple H reviving the Big Gold Belt just to spite WWE's plans to push the Intercontinental Title as Raw's top prize - Rob Van Dam finally reached the summit. 2006's Money in the Bank holder retained his briefcase just long enough to nobly dispatch audience bête noir John Cena at One Night Stand, crowning himself both a hero of the rebellion and WWE's top dog.

Unfortunately, he soon came tumbling back down the mountain. Just three weeks after his career highlight, RVD and great mate Sabu were pulled over by Ohio State Highway Patrol whilst erratically travelling down Route 52. The cops found a wad of hashish, five Vicodin tablets, and assorted drug paraphernalia. The pair posted bail, with a court date set for two months hence.

Before RVD had his day before the judge - indeed, before the week was even out - the champ had lost both the World Heavyweight and ECW straps. What a dope.

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