The wrestling world is abuzz with excitement following the announcement that WrestleMania 41 will be held at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada, on April 19 and 20, 2025. As fans and wrestlers alike begin to speculate about potential matchups, one dream bout has caught the attention of WWE legend Rob Van Dam.
A fan’s tweet suggesting a match between RVD and Matt Riddle on Night 2 of The Showcase of The Immortals in 2025 received a like from the ECW legend himself, sparking rumors of a potential return to the WWE. This comes on the heels of a recent encounter between the two at an independent show in Ohio, where their singles bout ended in a No Contest, but they teamed up to defeat Chris Harris and James Storm in tag team action.
RVD, who was last seen in action on AEW Rampage, defeating Lee Johnson, Isiah Kassidy, and Komander in a four-way elimination match, seems to be open to revisiting his rivalry with Riddle on the grandest stage of them all. The fan’s tweet also suggested that the match could be a retirement bout for the ECW legend, which would undoubtedly be an emotional and fitting conclusion to his illustrious career.
The possibility of RVD returning to the WWE for a dream match with Riddle has sent shockwaves through the wrestling community. Both men have a rich history in the sport, with RVD being a WWE legend and Riddle having enjoyed a brief run as NJPW World Television Champion in the Tokyo-based promotion.
While nothing has been officially confirmed, the intrigue surrounding this potential matchup has set the wrestling world abuzz. Fans are already salivating at the prospect of witnessing these two wrestling legends clash on the biggest stage in sports entertainment.
As the road to WrestleMania 41 begins to take shape, one thing is certain – the wrestling world will be watching with bated breath to see if RVD and Riddle will indeed face off in the desert. Will RVD make his triumphant return to the WWE, and will it be the perfect swan song for the ECW legend? Only time will tell.
