Bayview Entertainment enters the home entertainment
arena on Nov. 26 with the DVD debut of documentary filmmaker Joe Clark’s
game-changing film, Headstrong,
about the life and times of WWE headliner, Rob Van Dam … or just RVD to his
legion of fans.
After ten years of wrestling in various indie
circles, Van Dam joined the WWF (soon to be the WWE) and won the WWF Hardcore
Championship, lost it, won it back … and would go on to win the WWE
Championship.
Clark’s film picks up Van Dam as he transitions to a
new career — yes, he did take up acting beginning in 1995 and play Stanley in
director Christopher Ray’s 2015 film, 3-Headed
Shark Attack — which is that of a stand-up
comedian. As he works this new circuit,
health issues arise from his wrestling days and RVD undergoes some medical
tests for his frequent headaches and vision issues.
Because of his star-status, the WWE takes notice and
as a direct result of his health scare institutes new safety policies. In the end, it is a win-win for RVD as he is
able to work through the pain and manage a full recovery.
The film blends vintage RVD matches with his comedy
bits and includes interviews with the likes of Monique Dupree, Tom Garland, Tommy
Dreamer, Kevin Nash, Vickie Guerrero, Mick Foley and more.
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