Rob Van Dam on Jeff Hardy Rivalry and Elevating the Hardcore Title

Rob Van Dam told WWE Retrospective that his matches with Jeff Hardy stood out because the two shared a like-minded willingness to push the envelope, trading high-risk spots like guard-rail dives and moonsaults that set them apart in their era. RVD said that mutual trust and a shared appetite for physical, boundary-pushing wrestling made their chemistry special and allowed them to deliver consistently memorable matches.

RVD also reflected on his Hardcore Championship run, saying the fan reaction and the responsibility of defending the belt drove him to treat the title with the same importance as any other championship. With a packed schedule and top stars split across multiple shows, he believes his performances added credibility to the Hardcore Title and helped elevate its stature.

Originally reported by Wrestling Observer: https://www.f4wonline.com/news/wwe/rob-van-dam-explains-why-wwe-matches-with-jeff-hardy-stood-out/.