WWE 24/7: 20 Wrestlers With The Most Hardcore Title Reigns

16. Rob Van Dam (4)

Raven Hardcore Champion
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The last man to hold the gold thanks to WWE's wrapping up of their midcard straps in 2002, Rob Van Dam was a natural fit for keeping the prize credible shortly after his arrival from the pillaged carcass of ECW.

Like Jeff Hardy, Rhyno and select others, his wont wasn't to try and make the weapons work serious rather than silly.

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