Rob Van Dam Slams “Bros Before Hoes” Mentality as “Too Gay”

WWE Hall of Famer Rob Van Dam didn’t hold back during a revealing appearance on The Dirty Secrets Podcast with Kate Shelor, where he openly criticized the “bros before hoes” mentality.

The former WWE and ECW legend called out what he sees as a problematic culture among men, describing the phrase as “so gay” while clarifying that his comments were not intended as gay bashing but rather a reflection of his personal discomfort with certain behaviors.

“I’ve always thought the whole ‘bros before hoes’ thing was so gay,” RVD remarked during the podcast. “Not that I’m gay bashing—it’s just that I’m not gay. So, to me, I look at so much of what my peers do, and it strikes me as being like too gay.”

RVD went further, expressing unease with men discussing intimate details about their relationships. “When a guy asks another guy about his girl, like, ‘How is she?’ or worse, asking about intimate details—that’s just something I don’t want to experience with another guy,” he explained. “The whole thing is weird to me.”

The wrestling icon also opened up about the wrestling industry’s demanding travel schedule and how it often creates unique relationship dynamics. “A lot of my peers—their wife doesn’t even know them. They’re on the road, they have all their secrets, they’re banging hoes, doing coke, whatever. And then when they go home, they’re there for just a few days. They’re closer to the other dudes on the road.”

Rob Van Dam’s no-filter take on the “bros before hoes” culture is sure to spark heated debates among wrestling fans. Known for his laid-back persona and in-ring excellence, RVD’s candid comments offer a rare glimpse into his personal perspective on masculinity and locker room dynamics. Love it or hate it, one thing’s for sure—the Hall of Famer always keeps it real and unapologetically authentic.

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