Former WCW World Heavyweight Champion Vader made his return to WWE RAW, wrestling against Heath Slater. Vader pinned Slater via a Vader-Bomb. He had some trouble getting up and down, but didn’t look that bad for a 57 year old man who has had double knee replacements. Vader took to Twitter to let his fans know his thoughts on his return.
Big Van Vader @itsvadertime
Wow what a fantastic night. I want to thank the @WWE from the bottom of my heart. I also want to thank all the fans for the love & Support.
…and then minutes later tweeting:
Big Van Vader @itsvadertime
#stillgotit??? It’s time it’s time #itsvadertime
Vader looked way better than he did during his last return in 2005 (start video at 9:03 in and watch Vader fall all over the place):
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@BTMWrestling watched as fans and wrestling personalities were talking about Vader’s surprise appearance via Twitter:
Jim Ross @JRsBBQ
Vader Time! One of the all time great, super heavyweights. He’s a classic.
Gregory Shane Helms @ShaneHelmsCom
VADER!!! Nice surprise
Johnny Gargano @JohnnyGargano
Give Vader all the belts. Every single one. Right now.
Scott M. Fishman @smFISHMAN
I want less Cena and more Vader!! #WWE #Raw
Jeff Rickett @LawnPoke
Vader can still move better than Hogan. #RAW