Rob Van Dam has confirmed that he is set to return to the ring in early 2026. During an interview on TMZ Inside The Ring, the WWE Hall of Famer provided an update on his recovery from broken heels, an injury that has sidelined him for approximately six months.
“Yeah, I’m good. Now, I’m good,” Van Dam said when asked about his condition. “It’s been, like, I was just figuring that out. It’s been, I guess, six months or so, I haven’t wrestled yet.”
Van Dam revealed that his first match back is scheduled to take place in Australia in February. He views the upcoming bout as a significant test of his physical readiness following his rehabilitation.
“I do have a match in Australia in February,” Van Dam stated. “But yeah, I’m much better.”
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