Author: Today In Pro Wrestling History: On March 4th, 2000, at the ECW ARENA, Rob Van Dam’s remarkable reign as the ECW World Television Champion came to an abrupt end. After an impressive 700 consecutive days as champion, RVD was compelled to vacate the title due to a broken ankle.
Today In Pro Wrestling History (March 4th): RVD No Longer Rules TV
Van Dam’s championship tenure, which began on March 1st, 1998, after defeating Bam Bam Bigelow at Living Dangerously ’98, is recorded as the longest in ECW title history. Following his relinquishment of the belt, Super Crazy emerged victorious, claiming the title 8 days later by defeating Rhyno in the tournament final at Living Dangerously 2000.
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