5 WWE stars who had real-life heat with Stephanie McMahon

#3. Rob Van Dam blamed Stephanie McMahon because he didn't win the world championship in 2002

Rob Van Dam became a huge star with both WWE and ECW, but this was despite some interference from Stephanie McMahon and Triple H. Rob Van Dam was reportedly set for the biggest push of his career following a world championship win in September 2002. However, plans changed and Triple H was given the championship win instead.

This was one of the huge turning points in Van Dam's career that led to his grievances about the creative restraints with WWE long after his departure. At the time, McMahon and Triple H were in a real-life relationship and Stephanie held the role of Director of Creative Television. So, some believe that McMahon shot down the idea to give her partner another title run.

Vince McMahon even pitched for RVD and Stephanie McMahon to be part of a romantic angle and Rob Van Dam flat out turned it down. That's because McMahon believed that RVD was one dimensional and he needed to add more depth to his character.

RVD finally got his chance to win a world championship in 2006, but his reign came to an end when his marijuana use became public. This was reportedly something Stephanie knew all about but told him to be discreet about it.