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Rob Van Dam Says Injury Ended Talks For John Cena Farewell Tour Match

The WWE Hall of Famer told TMZ's Inside the Ring that a double heel fracture halted plans under discussion.

Overview

  • Rob Van Dam said he was in discussions with WWE to face John Cena during Cena’s year-long retirement tour.
  • He said a double heel fracture suffered earlier this year derailed the proposed matchup.
  • There has been no official WWE announcement, with coverage based on RVD’s remarks on TMZ’s Inside the Ring.
  • Their only major pay-per-view singles meeting was ECW One Night Stand 2006, where Van Dam won the WWE Championship.
  • Cena’s tour continues into December 13 with marquee opponents, including an upcoming Brock Lesnar match at Wrestlepalooza.