Rob Van Dam Character FAQ Wrestlemania XIX for Nintendo Gamecube Developed by Yuke's, Published by THQ FAQ Created on September 24, 2003 By: polankerboy ------TABLE OF CONTENTS------ I. Intro II. Profile III. Movelist IV. Credits/Legal Information ------Intro------ Rob Van Dam made his debut on WWE television on July 9, 2001 as part of the invasion of WWE by ECW and WCW. He immediately won the WWE Hardcore title by defeating Jeff Hardy at the Invasion pay-per-view event a few weeks later. At Wrestlemania X8, Rob Van Dam defeated William Regal to win the Intercontinental title for the first time. Rob Van Dam also was the one who retired the Hardcore and European titles by defeating Tommy Dreamer and Jeff Hardy, respectively. In late March, Rob Van Dam won the World Tag Team titles with Kane by defeating Chief Morley and Lance Storm. Rob Van Dam currently wrestles on Raw and is perhaps the most popular wrestler on that show. ------Profile------ Name: Rob Van Dam Nickname: RVD Real Name: Rob Szatkowski Height: 6'0" Weight: 235 lbs. From: Battle Creek, Michigan Trademarks: 5-Star Frog Splash, Van Daminator Strengths: Basic-Jumping Weaknesses: Attack-Joint Locks Titles Held: Intercontinental title (3), Hardcore title (3), World Tag Team title (1) ------Movelist------ Legend: (U) - Up (D) - Down (L) - Left (R) - Right (N) - Neutral (Control Stick) - Move Control Stick any direction ====Fight Style==== Fighting Pose: RVD Ring In Style: Normal Ring Out Style: Jumping Apron to Ring: Flying Turnbuckle Climbing: Jumping Special State Rising: Head Spring Reversal Style: Cruiser ====Standing==== Striking- Light Striking (N): Punch-R Light Striking (Control Stick): Light Middle Kick-R Combination 2nd: Light Middle Kick-L Combination 3rd: Low Kick 01 Combination 4th: None Combination 5th: None Combination 6th: None Combination 7th: None Combination 8th: None Combination 9th: None Combination Finish (N): Spinning Jump Kick 01 Combination Finish (Control Stick): Spinning Wheel Kick 02 Heavy Striking (N): Leg Sweep 02 Heavy Striking (Control Stick): Spinning Wheel Kick 02 Front Grapple- Light Front Grapple (N): Headlock Takedown Light Front Grapple (U): Suplex Light Front Grapple (D): Jaw Breaker 01 Light Front Grapple (L): Small Package Light Front Grapple (R): Arm Drag Front Grappled Striking (N): Punch-R Front Grappled Striking (U): Clothesline-L Front Grappled Striking (D): Dropkick to Breast Front Grappled Striking (L): Elbow Smash-L Front Grappled Striking (R): Elbow Smash-R Heavy Front Grapple (N): DDT Heavy Front Grapple (U): Gordbuster Heavy Front Grapple (D): Hurracanrana Heavy Front Grapple (L): Double Underhook Back Drop Heavy Front Grapple (R): Roll Throw Rear Grapple- Light Rear Grapple (N): Sleeper Hold Light Rear Grapple (U): Face Crusher 01 Light Rear Grapple (D): Take Down Light Rear Grapple (L): Pendulum Back Vreaker Light Rear Grapple (R): Backslide Pin Rear Grappled Striking (N): Punch-R Rear Grappled Striking (U): Spinning Wheel Kick 01 Rear Grappled Striking (D): Leg Sweep 02 Rear Grappled Striking (L): Elbow Smash-L Rear Grappled Striking (R): Elbow-R Heavy Rear Grapple (N): Reverse DDT Heavy Rear Grapple (U): German Suplex Heavy Rear Grapple (D): Japanese Rolling Clutch Pin Heavy Rear Grapple (L): Falling Neck Breaker Heavy Rear Grapple (R): Abdominal Stretch ====Running==== Striking- Running Strike (N): Spinning Wheel Kick Running Strike (Control Stick): Flying Body Press Grapple- Running Front Grapple: Thesz Press Running Rear Grapple: School Boy ====Ground==== Striking- Down Strike (Facing Up): Spiral Guillotine Leg Drop Down Strike (Facing Down): Stomp 01 Running Down Strike (Facing Up): Rolling Thunder Running Down Strike (Facing Down): Dropkick Down Grapple (Upper)- Down Grapple (Facing Up): Chin Lock Down Grapple (Facing Down): Headlock Down Grapple (Side)- Down Grapple (Facing Up): Ground Punches Down Grapple (Facing Down): Arm Wrench with Toe Kick Down Grapple (Lower)- Down Grapple (Facing Up): Kick to Hamstring Down Grapple (Facing Down): Half Boston Crab ====Flying==== Turnbuckle- Attack to Standing Opponent (N): Diving Karate Kick Attack to Standing Opponent (Control Stick): Flip Attack 01 Attack to Downing Opponent (N): Diving Elbow Drop 01 Attack to Downing Opponent (Control Stick): Moonsault Splash 03 Running- Diving Attack to Outside (N): Baseball Slide Diving Attack to Outside (Control Stick): Suicide Dive Springboard Attack: Springboard Dropkick Apron- Attack to Outside: Vaulting Body Press From Apron to Outside: Asai Moonsault Attack from Top Rope (Stand): None Attack from Top Rope (Down): None ====Irish Whip==== Striking- Irish Whip Strike (N): Back Elbow Strike Irish Whip Strike (Control Stick): Spinning Wheel Kick 01 Pull Back Strike (N): Hammer Throw Shoulder Thrusts Pull Back Strike (Control Stick): Hammer Throw Clothesline Grapple- Light Irish Whip Grapple (N): Back Toss Light Irish Whip Grapple (Control Stick): Arm Drag Heavy Irish Whip Grapple (N): Flap Jack 01 Heavy Irish Whip Grapple (Control Stick): Hurracanrana 02 Others- Leap Frog: Turnbuckle Dodge 03 ====Turnbuckle==== Striking- Turnbuckle Strike: Elbow Strike-R Turnbuckle Lower Strike: Stomp 01 Running Turnbuckle Strike: Spear Running Turnbuckle Lower Strike: Gun Packet Front Grapple- Light Front Grapple (N): 10 Punches Light Front Grapple (Control Stick): RVD Shoulder Thrusts Heavy Front Grapple (N): Pulling Leg Thrusts Heavy Front Grapple (Control Stick): Superplex Turnbuckle Lower Grapple: Stomping and Knee Trample Top of Turnbuckle (Front): Throw Rear Grapple- Light Rear Grapple (N): Face Slam to Pole Light Rear Grapple (Control Stick): Shoulder Thrusts Heavy Rear Grapple (N): Sky High Back Drop Heavy Rear Grapple (Control Stick): Flipping Power Bomb Pin Top of Turnbuckle (Rear): Drop to Outside ====Double Team==== Front Moves: Double Flap Jack Rear Moves: Double Team Knee Breaker Sandwich Moves: Striking Combination Irish Whip Moves: Double Arm Drag Front Turnbuckle Moves: Double Throw Rear Turnbuckle Moves: Double Impact ====Taunt==== Taunt (U): R...V...D Taunt (D): R...V...D Taunt (L): RVD Bounce Taunt (R): RVD Fighting Stance Taunt (Special): Come On! 01 Taunt (Top of Turnbuckle): Taunt 01 Taunt (At Apron): Clapping Hands 02 Taunt (After Victory): Taunt 16 ====Others==== Grapple- Grapple to Apron: Suplex Grapple from Apron: Sunset Flip Rope Down Grapple: Rope Guillotine Reversal Attack (N): Wheel Kick Reversal Attack (Control Stick): Wheel Kick Testing Power: Test of Strength Flip Attack from Edge- Grapple at Edge: Throw ATtack from Edge (Stand): Flip Attack 01 Attack from Edge (Down): Five Star Frog Splash ====Special==== Special 1: Grapple: Front Grapple: Van Daminator Special 2: Grapple: Rear Grapple: High Angle Rolling Clutch Pin Special 3: Flying Attack: Attack from Turnbuckle: Five Star Frog Splash Special 4: Grapple: Weapon Attack: Van Daminator Special 5: None Special 6: None Special 7: None Special 8: None ------Credits/Legal Information------ WWE Wrestlemania XIX for Nintendo Gamecube is a 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Nintendo Gamecube is a trademark of Nintendo. WWE and all WWE content is a trademark of World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. This FAQ Copyright 2003 Bryan Polanco Feel free to e-mail at b_polanco2001@hotmail.com for comments, suggestions, or to notify me of any errors. Special Thanks to: THQ/Yuke's for making this game Nintendo for making the Gamecube DanGC for letting me use his game to make this FAQ