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Rob Van Dam made a non-physical appearance on a special episode of NXT in Philadelphia, where he endorsed Kelani Jordan and Je'Von Evans. Despite being attacked off-camera by Wes Lee, Van Dam is not yet cleared for physical activity in WWE. He participated in the show by giving Evans an advantage in his match against Lee, leading to Evans' victory with a Five-Star Frog Splash, followed by an endorsement from Van Dam.
After Vince McMahon was named in a lawsuit by a former employee, Jim Cornette made disturbing comments on his podcast, insinuating that the victim may have been "amenable" to the situation. Rob Van Dam expressed shock at the allegations and speculated on the behavior of billionaires. McMahon's alleged actions are seen as manipulative and abusive, leading to calls for his removal from WWE.
The Rock's return to WWE is not due to a longing for wrestling, but rather a strategic move to support his family, particularly Roman Reigns and The Bloodline, according to veteran Rob Van Dam. The Rock's recent appearance on WWE RAW: Day 1 saw him confront Jinder Mahal, praising the wrestler and expressing gratitude for the opportunity to mix it up in the ring. Speculation abounds regarding potential matchups at WrestleMania 40, including Cody Rhodes vs. Reigns or The Rock vs. The Tribal Chief.
AEW broadcaster Tony Schiavone praised Rob Van Dam's laid-back and cool demeanor backstage following his AEW Dynamite debut. Van Dam wrestled Jack Perry for the FTW Championship but was ultimately unsuccessful in his challenge. Van Dam enjoyed his time in the AEW locker room, which he found to be less tense than WWE's.