Former WWE and ECW World Champion, Rob Van Dam, has surprised fans with a new physique on social media. The 52-year-old wrestler took to Twitter to reveal that he has been cutting back on his sugar intake for the past month, which has led to him feeling “way better.”
Van Dam, whose real name is Robert Alexander Szatkowski, is a well-known professional wrestler and actor. He gained mainstream popularity during his time in Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW) in the late 1990s, where he became one of the most famous wrestlers in the industry. During his tenure in ECW, Van Dam had feuds with Jerry Lynn and Sabu, forming a tag team with the latter and winning the ECW World Tag Team Championship twice. He also defeated Bam Bam Bigelow to win the ECW Television Championship in 1998, a title he held for an impressive 700 days until he vacated it due to injury in 2000.
Van Dam later joined World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) where he had a successful career, winning one WWE Championship reign and six Intercontinental title reigns. He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2021, cementing his place as one of the industry’s greatest wrestlers.
Fans were quick to react to Van Dam’s new look, with many praising him for his dedication to fitness and health. The wrestler has long been known for his high-flying moves and impressive athleticism, and it seems that he is determined to keep up with his physical conditioning even in his 50s.
Van Dam’s revelation about his reduced sugar intake is sure to inspire many of his fans to follow in his footsteps and adopt a healthier lifestyle. As one of the most iconic wrestlers of all time, Van Dam’s dedication to fitness and wellness is sure to inspire a new generation of athletes and fans alike.
