WWE Hall of Famer Rob Van Dam recently shared a heartwarming story about his encounter with the legendary Macho Man Randy Savage. During an episode of his podcast, “One Of A Kind,” Van Dam reminisced about the only conversation he ever had with Savage and the impact it had on him.
The meeting took place after a show in Savannah, Georgia, where Van Dam happened to be at a bar with other wrestlers. He recalled being introduced to Macho Man by Brian Knobbs and how everyone was cool and welcoming. It was during this conversation that Savage expressed his admiration for Van Dam’s work in ECW.
Van Dam described the encounter, saying, “I remember Macho Man sitting at the bar, just talking to me, telling me he heard a lot of good stuff about me. He said, ‘You can have a really good future. I’ll put in a good word for you in WCW if you want to go that route.’ And I just remember thinking, ‘Man, that was just so over the top cool, and he didn’t have to do that.'”
It’s always special when a wrestling legend like Macho Man Randy Savage takes the time to acknowledge and support a rising star like Rob Van Dam. The kind words and encouragement from someone of Savage’s stature can have a profound impact on a wrestler’s career.
This touching story shared by Van Dam showcases the respect and camaraderie that exists within the wrestling community. Despite being from different eras and promotions, wrestlers often show support and admiration for one another.
In addition to reflecting on his encounter with Macho Man, Rob Van Dam recently shared his thoughts on a controversial spot in a match between Will Ospreay and Kenny Omega at Forbidden Door 2. Van Dam’s insights on the Tiger Driver 91 spot can be found here.
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