# Rob Conway professional wrestling career reflections

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> Updated: 2026-09-08T14:42:58.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Former WWE World Tag Team Champion Rob Conway has shared reflections on his professional wrestling career during interviews with Chris Van Vliet. 

Conway addressed specific career milestones and interpersonal dynamics, including a denial of claims made by Randy Orton regarding a refusal to shake hands during their time in Ohio Valley Wrestling. He also detailed the creative shifts that led to the formation of his military-themed persona in the La Resistance faction.

Additionally, Conway discussed the professional consequences of a scripted storyline involving Vince McMahon. He explained that a televised loss on Raw in early 2007 was part of an angle involving McMahon and Donald Trump. While the firing was part of a narrative, Conway noted that the subsequent failure to follow through with a scheduled return to television negatively impacted his professional ‘stock’ and value within the industry.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-08: Rob Conway discusses impact of televised Vince McMahon firing

Former WWE champion Rob Conway says a televised firing by Vince McMahon in 2007 damaged his career standing after a planned return to SmackDown failed to materialize.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rob-conway-discusses-impact-of-televised-vince-mcmahon-firing

### 2026-09-08: Rob Conway discusses Randy Orton claims and WWE career

Former WWE wrestler Rob Conway discusses his career in an interview with Chris Van Vliet, denying claims by Randy Orton regarding a handshake snub and recounting the origins of his La Resistance persona.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rob-conway-discusses-randy-orton-claims-and-wwe-career

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