The fish tank spot between Jon Moxley and Darby Allin at AEW WrestleDream has stirred up a lot of online backlash, with many fans labeling the segment as excessive. But not everyone is ready to pile on. WWE Hall of Famer Rob Van Dam is defending the controversial momenteven if its not something hed personally want to do.
During a recent episode of his 1 of a Kind podcast, RVD tackled the fish tank moment head-on. He acknowledged the internet outrage but made it clear he isnt concerned with trying to please short-tempered fans.
While RVD didnt exactly endorse the idea of trying to drown someone on live TV, he offered a level-headed defense. To him, its just wrestlers expressing their art, and if people are into it, thats valid too.
The ECW legend compared the criticism to people who project their personal standards onto otherswhether its about alcohol or pro wrestling. In classic RVD fashion, he broke it down in his own philosophical way.
He continued that if fans think a wrestling moment is too much, they dont have to watch itand that not every segment is designed for every type of viewer.
While standing firm on his perspective, RVD admitted that he now kind of wants to check the segment out for himself, and thats the exact reaction AEW likely aimed for.
Though RVDs laid-back stance differs from critics like Vince Russowho blasted AEW for promoting family-friendly content while showcasing scenes like the fish tank spotits clear Van Dam is more about letting performers be themselves.
AEW isnt showing any signs of pulling back when it comes to pushing creative boundaries. And with wrestlers like RVD backing that kind of experimentation, dont expect the debatesor the wild spotsto stop anytime soon.
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