After the match, Van Dam declined to show proper respect for his opponent, leading to a rematch at , which was won by Van Dam.
On August 31, Szatkowski pleaded guilty to speeding and possession of marijuana but the charge of Vicodin possession was dropped when he produced a prescription.
According to the , a drug-related arrest can lead to that talent's immediate dismissal from the company.
At , Van Dam lost the Intercontinental Championship to Guerrero.
On the May 27 episode of Raw, Van Dam defeated Guerrero in a for his second Intercontinental Championship.
The two faced each other yet again in a at.