Rob Van Dam vs. Chris Jericho at Unforgiven 2001 is remembered as a strong, crowd-driven match that effectively blended athletic excitement with veteran storytelling during a transitional period for WWF.
The match centered on explosiveness versus control. RVD relied on his unique offense, flexibility, and sudden bursts of momentum to energize the crowd and create quick scoring opportunities. Jericho countered by slowing the pace, using timing, positioning, and well-placed counters to disrupt RVD’s rhythm and keep the match grounded.
