Rob Van Dam Defends Ric Flair’s Choice to Live as He Pleases After Recent Fall

Rob Van Dam publicly defended Ric Flair’s right to live as he chooses in comments made on the latest episode of RVDTV, speaking days after Flair suffered a recent fall.

RVD acknowledged that Flair’s lifestyle is harmful to his health but said there is something to be respected about a person deciding to live on their own terms. He framed the situation as a personal choice, saying Flair understands the risks and has chosen to prioritize living the way he wants rather than extending life under restrictive conditions.

RVD compared Flair’s circumstances to the story in the film The Wrestler, describing the dilemma of a performer deciding whether to keep going or step away, and noting the pain such choices can cause family and friends. He emphasized the tension between personal autonomy and the impact those choices have on loved ones.

Speaking more broadly, RVD said he would view taking extreme risks that could endanger his role as a parent as selfish, but that his perspective might differ if he were much older and had reached a typical life expectancy. He also referenced lessons learned about addiction through his relationship with Sabu, saying he aims to balance being supportive with respecting another person’s decisions.

The comments were reported by F4WOnline. RVD’s remarks frame Flair’s situation as a complex mix of personal agency, health risk and the emotional toll on those close to him.