No it's because RVD suffered the same eye injury that Shawn did and then knew what Shawn went through with it so he probably felt guilty about taking the piss
He didn't really mean that as an attack. Everyone in the business hated Shawn at that time, and his reputation was pretty bad. So it was normal to attack Shawn for simply being Shawn during that era. It was so normal that anyone who DIDN'T hate Shawn was looked at as weird.
@@Grandmaster_Sub-ZeroActually when RVD worked with Shawn he already returned with the born again gimmick. At that point Shawn was a changed man, but still rubbed a few people the wrong way. Mainly RVD and Hurricane Helms.
@@polly6896nah he definitely meant that Shawn is a bit of an a$$hole but he meant it in a "it was not my place to judge him for it" way when he said that.
RVD did something that social media doesn’t allow people to do. Mature and look back at past action not to condemn but to reflect and be a better person.
Sometimes something is funny until you have a similar experience and understand what it’s like to be in that position. Rvd humbled himself and is now mature enough to see that he was wrong. Good for him, everyone should take notice!
It was a joke. If you don’t think a joke is funny in retrospect just because you went through a similar situation then that means that you are an emotional person and you let emotions guide and control you. If you can’t remove yourself emotionally from a situation and have a laugh about it then you are really just a woman.
@@SpongeBob5000_ bro what it’s always some bum coming in with that negative energy. Ain’t nothing funny about catching a boot to the head and having a lazy eye as a result. Rvd got his head ringed and he realized it ain’t nothing to laugh at. Your not mature enough to understand that something’s you just don’t joke about. If Shawn was in on the joke then it would’ve been fine but, clearly he was mocking him. What’s funny about mocking someone? You definitely change your view on something when you can relate to it, unless your just a terrible person who never wants to grow in life.
@@Treywave4146 Why is it off limits? Because the joke is at the expense of someone? Newsflash sweetheart, all humor and jokes come at the expense of a person or something that happened to them. It’s the nature of humor and banter. The one who is not mature enough is somebody like you who will change their mind about a joke in retrospect just because they went through and got emotional. You are the one guided by emotions here.
@@SpongeBob5000_ I don’t change my mind. I don’t make fun of someone’s personal trauma to begin with. Don’t know about you but, I’m not that type of guy buddy. Anybody who doesn’t care about the way something they said makes someone feel is a piece of 💩 person. There’s nothing wrong with jokes but, it all depends on the topic. For example, making fun of someone’s bad haircut is nowhere near as bad as cracking jokes about somebody who got hurt or a cancer patient that literally can’t control their hair loss. If somebody’s relative lost their life and you had people cracking jokes about it, I bet it wouldn’t be so funny if one of their people passed away. There’s nothing funny about that to begin with anyways. Your the type of person that makes excuses for being a dick instead of realizing, “maybe if I don’t say that then I won’t rub people the wrong way ”. Not everybody likes to joke and play around about sensitive situations so, you should respect that and leave people alone. It’s really simple and I can’t believe some people don’t understand nor care. We live in a world where you need to watch what you say because, some people don’t take stuff lightly. People are losing their lives everyday over a simple joke. So tighten up your act and understand that even if something may be “funny” to you, there’s somebody else that probably had their whole day ruined because you wanna crack jokes.
@@younglove3362 well it's good if Shawn wasn't offended by it. But the thing about morals is that a person doesn't have to be hurt or even know that you are doing something wrong for you to feel bad about it. RVD regretting it, whether or not Shawn is OK with it, shows his higher morals.
@@younglove3362 Shawn was an epic prick in his time. I'm pretty sure if anyone makes fun of him and a condition he has, that EASILY counts towards his Karma debt. Don't believe me? Ask Chris Candito and Big Van Vadar. EXACTLY. RVD shouldn't feel bad in the slightest. HBK maybe one of the Best wrestlers ever but, he's also one of the biggest jerks ever too.
@GameTime-yj6qv Translation, you're crying 😢 and have something against Shawn. And if you were to cry in front of Shawn with your pathetic rant, he'd do what I'm doing at you response, laugh at you 😆.
This is why rvd is the best. He apologized for being mean to someone who's known for being an asshole. No hate to Shawn tho just back in the early days he was an asshole
These old school guys were one of a kind. Almost all the videos I watch from the 90s and early 00s wrestlers are like listening to words of wisdom. Maybe it was just the industry at the time but so many of them seem to have matured into quite well spoken and kind people.
Two of my 5 favorite wrestlers ever. Very classy to be a man and admit when you are wrong. I remember the first time I ever watched an ECW PayPerView and seeing RVD for the first time…. I’m like…. This guy is the most entertaining wrestler in the world. Tough as nails, innovative, athletic…COOL. Cool unique outfits, cool persona, cool unique move set. Never the same match. I feel bad for those who only know WWE’s version of RVD. If that’s you, go watch RVD vs Jerry Lynn…… absolutely tremendous matches.
RVD is genuinely a good dude. Introspection is a virtue that is so absent in society as a whole that it’s truly refreshing to see someone able to look back on what they’ve done and instead of conceptualizing or compartmentalizing it into a time & place can look at themselves and say, “You know what? It was wrong of me to do/think/say that” RVD has always been one of my all time favorites from his late 90’s runs in ECW against Sabu and Taz all the way to today in 2023
Respect the hell out of that mindset... if mike tyson can be humble, compassionate/ understanding and just a great human now and has been for years, then most can
“If you don’t look back at yourself and cringe, then you haven’t matured at all” Rob Van Dam on his own podcast. He really is one of the coolest dudes for holding himself accountable and learning from things. Something a lot of people can’t do.
A lot of respect for RVD here, the make of a man is determined by the standards they set upon themselves. We all goof up sometimes, what's important is that we make the adjustments when necessary
RVD stepping up to the plate of maturity, well done my guy. he may not be the biggest fan of HBK but this is a big move to correct something he felt was the wrong thing to do.
Im glad he deels that way now but also that impression is still funny. Just like how slut shaming women isn't funny now but jericho calling stephanie a greasy nasty animal will always be funny
RVD is such a nice, honest dude The bit was incredibly funny and I think it’s kinda nice to have something to joke about HBK with. I mean, he’s got it all already. Even he makes jokes about the eye sometimes, like in WWE 2K22’s MyRise where he says “well it’s hard for me to see eye to eye with anyone these days.” It’s not like he was being a completely distasteful asshole like Wayne Farris in his shoot interviews.
"He didn't deserve for me to attack him like that, for any reason except for being the man that he is." THAT was lovely. "I shouldn't have made fun of him in that way, even though he's a rat-bastard."
As an older man now, I can honestly say that the things we make fun of in other people often have a way of happening to us. The Bible says you reap what you sow, and in my own experience, that's absolutely true. You can call it "karma" or whatever you like, but trust me when I say that it's better to hold your tongue than to make fun of or deride others.
Sometimes we say things we regret later. RVD admits that and gives a valid reason. He seems to be on good terms with Shawn after all. Sounds like there was no beef between them to begin with.
I'll translate this for you guys.. I got a wwe hall of fame ring now, and i have to suck up to management and especially friends of management to ensure i stay in the hall of fame, despite the fact that Shawn Michaels, was indeed an insufferable POS to work with in the business 20 years ago. Hope that clears everything up.
RVD thoughtful as f and takes a big man to reflect and say sorry. I personally don't think it was a big deal unless he did it as a diss (I don't think he did) and Shawn never seemed to indicate sensitivity about it, but nonetheless. Top guy.
This is what marijuana does, the wisdom the introspection the insight of this man to extend his energy enough to feel empathy for another even when they don’t feel the burden of hurt themselves. I’ve always believed weed unlocks the answers already inside u bc look at ppl like Snoop, RVD, Willie Nelson, Wiz, Curren$y. The most positive peaceful and level headed ppl on this planet are pot heads🤷🏽♂️
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I'd rather hit it with a Van Daminator 😂
I frog splashed it!
I’d rather hit it with a Van Terminator 😂
Just do it stop being a Wuss!
Van-Terminator is the way do go as I'm sure you know!
It’s called maturing and it’s a genuinely good thing to go through
Definitely maturing on his part but also maturing on Shawn's part not caring about it
Will you shut up, man...
No it's because RVD suffered the same eye injury that Shawn did and then knew what Shawn went through with it so he probably felt guilty about taking the piss
@@possiblyinsane6995what is wrong with that? Do you think you cant mature and change after a certain arbitrary year number or something?
@possiblyinsane6995 Better late than never
Damn he sounds like he really regrets it, you can hear the guilt & remorse in his voice. Made me sad watching this
Same. Makes me want to be a better person even tho I didn't do anything haha
Me too but maybe that's the mushrooms
It was hilarious screw micheals
he's had his share of injuries and he understand how it is to be injured and be messed up for the rest of his life.
@@33GLOCKno
“Other than the man that he is” 😂 had to get that in there 🤣
He didn't really mean that as an attack. Everyone in the business hated Shawn at that time, and his reputation was pretty bad. So it was normal to attack Shawn for simply being Shawn during that era. It was so normal that anyone who DIDN'T hate Shawn was looked at as weird.
I don’t think he meant it that way. Think he just meant because he was a famous wrestler.
@@Grandmaster_Sub-ZeroActually when RVD worked with Shawn he already returned with the born again gimmick. At that point Shawn was a changed man, but still rubbed a few people the wrong way. Mainly RVD and Hurricane Helms.
@@magilla2282and that was in 2003, and here Rvd even mentioned he talk with after that
@@polly6896nah he definitely meant that Shawn is a bit of an a$$hole but he meant it in a "it was not my place to judge him for it" way when he said that.
Genuinely a good guy
A good guy, genuinely.
He was a douchebag when I met him
Sometimes you gotta walk a mile in someone's shoes to gain humility and understanding. A change in perspective if you will.
And if that doesn't happen, don't worry - now you're a mile away from the guy, and you've got his shoes
@@youngyoungmcgurn5088🤦🏽🤦🏽🤦🏽
Or more likely want to get a job there
this quote, this right here is the truth
Met RVD back in 05, he was a top guy then and nothing has changed almost 20 years later.
He was used as a mid carder in 04 and 05, his best years were 02-03 and 06
RVD did something that social media doesn’t allow people to do. Mature and look back at past action not to condemn but to reflect and be a better person.
God make me this humble always ❤
If only most people had this kind of integrity and compassion to admit they were wrong…man, would this world be a nicer place.
Rvd was so funny and witty
@@mndsgn1 Ok you win, I still laugh just thinking about it. 😅
Sometimes something is funny until you have a similar experience and understand what it’s like to be in that position. Rvd humbled himself and is now mature enough to see that he was wrong. Good for him, everyone should take notice!
Shut up it was funny lol
It was a joke. If you don’t think a joke is funny in retrospect just because you went through a similar situation then that means that you are an emotional person and you let emotions guide and control you. If you can’t remove yourself emotionally from a situation and have a laugh about it then you are really just a woman.
@@SpongeBob5000_ bro what it’s always some bum coming in with that negative energy. Ain’t nothing funny about catching a boot to the head and having a lazy eye as a result. Rvd got his head ringed and he realized it ain’t nothing to laugh at. Your not mature enough to understand that something’s you just don’t joke about. If Shawn was in on the joke then it would’ve been fine but, clearly he was mocking him. What’s funny about mocking someone? You definitely change your view on something when you can relate to it, unless your just a terrible person who never wants to grow in life.
@@Treywave4146 Why is it off limits? Because the joke is at the expense of someone? Newsflash sweetheart, all humor and jokes come at the expense of a person or something that happened to them. It’s the nature of humor and banter. The one who is not mature enough is somebody like you who will change their mind about a joke in retrospect just because they went through and got emotional. You are the one guided by emotions here.
@@SpongeBob5000_ I don’t change my mind. I don’t make fun of someone’s personal trauma to begin with. Don’t know about you but, I’m not that type of guy buddy. Anybody who doesn’t care about the way something they said makes someone feel is a piece of 💩 person. There’s nothing wrong with jokes but, it all depends on the topic. For example, making fun of someone’s bad haircut is nowhere near as bad as cracking jokes about somebody who got hurt or a cancer patient that literally can’t control their hair loss. If somebody’s relative lost their life and you had people cracking jokes about it, I bet it wouldn’t be so funny if one of their people passed away. There’s nothing funny about that to begin with anyways. Your the type of person that makes excuses for being a dick instead of realizing, “maybe if I don’t say that then I won’t rub people the wrong way ”. Not everybody likes to joke and play around about sensitive situations so, you should respect that and leave people alone. It’s really simple and I can’t believe some people don’t understand nor care. We live in a world where you need to watch what you say because, some people don’t take stuff lightly. People are losing their lives everyday over a simple joke. So tighten up your act and understand that even if something may be “funny” to you, there’s somebody else that probably had their whole day ruined because you wanna crack jokes.
If you look back at your past self and feel ashamed or embarrassed, that's a sign that you've grown. Good on ya, RVD. Love to see it.
Takes a big man to admit they were wrong and apologize. You can tell he genuinely regrets it.
He regrets it while Shawn isn't even thinking about it. And if he is thinking about it he's laughing 😃 at it.
@@younglove3362 well it's good if Shawn wasn't offended by it. But the thing about morals is that a person doesn't have to be hurt or even know that you are doing something wrong for you to feel bad about it. RVD regretting it, whether or not Shawn is OK with it, shows his higher morals.
@@younglove3362 Shawn was an epic prick in his time. I'm pretty sure if anyone makes fun of him and a condition he has, that EASILY counts towards his Karma debt. Don't believe me? Ask Chris Candito and Big Van Vadar. EXACTLY. RVD shouldn't feel bad in the slightest. HBK maybe one of the Best wrestlers ever but, he's also one of the biggest jerks ever too.
@GameTime-yj6qv
Translation, you're crying 😢 and have something against Shawn. And if you were to cry in front of Shawn with your pathetic rant, he'd do what I'm doing at you response, laugh at you 😆.
@@younglove3362 you replied to the wrong person
This is why rvd is the best. He apologized for being mean to someone who's known for being an asshole. No hate to Shawn tho just back in the early days he was an asshole
Very mature of both men
that's called growth
RVD is a classy man, he makes us stoners proud xD
I loved that Pick A Hand interview, it's a classic.
I also love how Rob is always such a cool dude at all times.
These old school guys were one of a kind. Almost all the videos I watch from the 90s and early 00s wrestlers are like listening to words of wisdom. Maybe it was just the industry at the time but so many of them seem to have matured into quite well spoken and kind people.
"I don't like to call it a Shawn Michaels impression. I like to call it becoming Shawn Michaels. A 1 for 1 recreation of him."
That’s what I thought he was gonna say
😂
It was pure GOLD.
Love RVD...Been through the shit and still comes across as a person who learns from it all. Wish more people were like that.
Two of my 5 favorite wrestlers ever. Very classy to be a man and admit when you are wrong. I remember the first time I ever watched an ECW PayPerView and seeing RVD for the first time…. I’m like…. This guy is the most entertaining wrestler in the world. Tough as nails, innovative, athletic…COOL. Cool unique outfits, cool persona, cool unique move set. Never the same match. I feel bad for those who only know WWE’s version of RVD. If that’s you, go watch RVD vs Jerry Lynn…… absolutely tremendous matches.
Rob is so humble. ! ❤
RVD is genuinely a good dude. Introspection is a virtue that is so absent in society as a whole that it’s truly refreshing to see someone able to look back on what they’ve done and instead of conceptualizing or compartmentalizing it into a time & place can look at themselves and say, “You know what? It was wrong of me to do/think/say that”
RVD has always been one of my all time favorites from his late 90’s runs in ECW against Sabu and Taz all the way to today in 2023
It takes a big man to own up to his mistakes. I wish more people would these days 👍
A man isnt afraid to admit his faults.
Respect the hell out of that mindset... if mike tyson can be humble, compassionate/ understanding and just a great human now and has been for years, then most can
I have that same shirt as RVD from Amazon lol
respect. Ive had a lazy eye my whole life and it sucks when people make fun of it or even just point it out.
said like a true gentleman
He said, "I kinda got a taste of it and that shit sucks."
Lmao was that a lowkey diss that RVD snuck in under the radar there at the end? 😂
“If you don’t look back at yourself and cringe, then you haven’t matured at all”
Rob Van Dam on his own podcast. He really is one of the coolest dudes for holding himself accountable and learning from things. Something a lot of people can’t do.
Yeah, never a good idea to make fun of someone for something they can't control.
When I first saw the thumbnail, I thought he had it printed on his T-shirt 👕 😂
Awesome dude.
The fact he doesn't want to call it a Shawn Michaels impression makes it funnier to me for some reason 😂
That's maturity ❤
Lol what a back-handed apology. 'Eye should only roast you for the person you are.'
Lol. Rob could stand HBK.
One of my all time favorites
Love rob true growth in a human on display
This is the kinda shit that makes me respect RVD.
It was wrong, because it eventually happened to me as well.
- same vibe.
That was really big of him to humble himself to apologize. Granted it came with an unwanted experience but never the less, I'm glad he'd grown.
I'm happy that Rob Van Dam is grown out of his Shawn Michaels-impression and learn to be a man (unlike Riddle).
A lot of respect for RVD here, the make of a man is determined by the standards they set upon themselves. We all goof up sometimes, what's important is that we make the adjustments when necessary
I like RVD and HBK two of my all time favorites.
RVD stepping up to the plate of maturity, well done my guy. he may not be the biggest fan of HBK but this is a big move to correct something he felt was the wrong thing to do.
RVD is a good 👍 guy man. Lol 😂! The guy has that good persona vibe. Even on Camera 🎥. Especially when Austin was a heel.
RVD you got the Kung Fu skill and looks hope to see you framing a movie
Shawn vs RVD 2 of my mount rushmoore guys would have been block buster
Tony is in a bad spot right now, knowing the competition is not easily triggered unlike him lmao
Great apology except sounds a little passive aggressive at the end
I think that's the best part.
Lol @ him laughing when empathizing
I love rob so much. He's such a good dude
"He didn't deserve to be attacked like that for any reason... except for being the man that he is." That didn't come out right.
Yeah.. he attacked him again !!
Respect
I met RVD when I was 15 he looked huge compared to me and he was such a cool dude seemed very genuine person I hope life is treating him well
Wow Rob you were very articulate, and charming, and funny in this interview.
self awareness and class ✊🏻
Im glad he deels that way now but also that impression is still funny. Just like how slut shaming women isn't funny now but jericho calling stephanie a greasy nasty animal will always be funny
Anything Jericho related about Stephanie is hilarious…dirty, filthy brutal bottom feeding trash bag whore has me in stitches
It's all about context and environment
RVD is such a nice, honest dude
The bit was incredibly funny and I think it’s kinda nice to have something to joke about HBK with. I mean, he’s got it all already. Even he makes jokes about the eye sometimes, like in WWE 2K22’s MyRise where he says “well it’s hard for me to see eye to eye with anyone these days.”
It’s not like he was being a completely distasteful asshole like Wayne Farris in his shoot interviews.
Rob’s a good dude. Going through a karmic experience has really made him empathetic to Shawn’s experience.
That ending, though lmao
RVD is a freaking awesome guy
"He didn't deserve for me to attack him like that, for any reason except for being the man that he is." THAT was lovely. "I shouldn't have made fun of him in that way, even though he's a rat-bastard."
Or rather "I should have made fun of him for being a rat-bastard, not for having a lazy eye"
Kinda sounds like he isn't anymore though based on how Shawn didn't care, so this apology is fucking rude.
@therealCamoron bro an apology isn't rude he legit felt bad about something he did earlier.
@@therealCamoron you misspelled rad
Humbling experience
They must have made up
As an older man now, I can honestly say that the things we make fun of in other people often have a way of happening to us. The Bible says you reap what you sow, and in my own experience, that's absolutely true. You can call it "karma" or whatever you like, but trust me when I say that it's better to hold your tongue than to make fun of or deride others.
Rvd is probably one of the most genuine people in wrestling. Even as an adult, there's still room for maturing and learning to be better.
RVD is class!
We mature as we get older.
Was still ridiculously spot on
Shawn knows what he is/did and the heat he will get for it. But RVD is solid dude for apologizing.
Classy RVD.
Sometimes we say things we regret later. RVD admits that and gives a valid reason. He seems to be on good terms with Shawn after all. Sounds like there was no beef between them to begin with.
Class act
That make you a better person , good admission.
This is very cool of him. RVD seems like a solid dude
A society can't survive without mercy.
RVD is a genuine human being. His whole attitude is awesome.
That's maturity
I'll translate this for you guys..
I got a wwe hall of fame ring now, and i have to suck up to management and especially friends of management to ensure i stay in the hall of fame, despite the fact that Shawn Michaels, was indeed an insufferable POS to work with in the business 20 years ago.
Hope that clears everything up.
That’s class right there
But when the camera turn off "lmao" 😉
Awesome
Impression….def do it more
Great show of character
It's still fucking hilarious!
When is this channel going to interview Shawn Michaels
I respect this so much
Well he is a gentleman and realised he was being a d for making fun of the real goat of wrestling
There's still a back handed insult in there at the end :D He still thinks HBK is a dickhead, he just won't mock the eye.
Still funny as fuck!
And im blind in one eye 😂
That eye thing actually happened to shawn in a match he was not always loke this.. and didn't even blame wrestler or vince for that accident..
RVD is a real one
RVD thoughtful as f and takes a big man to reflect and say sorry. I personally don't think it was a big deal unless he did it as a diss (I don't think he did) and Shawn never seemed to indicate sensitivity about it, but nonetheless. Top guy.
Wow that was great.
Great guy
This is what marijuana does, the wisdom the introspection the insight of this man to extend his energy enough to feel empathy for another even when they don’t feel the burden of hurt themselves. I’ve always believed weed unlocks the answers already inside u bc look at ppl like Snoop, RVD, Willie Nelson, Wiz, Curren$y. The most positive peaceful and level headed ppl on this planet are pot heads🤷🏽♂️