Tommy Dreamer says he isn't looking to be an EVP at this stage in his career and reflects on what a WWE Hall of Fame induction would mean to him.
Tommy Dreamer has worked for numerous major wrestling promotions in the last 30 years. Currently, Dreamer is dedicated to IMPACT Wrestling. When asked if he would be interested in a higher-ranking executive position in the company, Dreamer tells PWMania that he has a ton of respect for what Scott D'Amore does, and he's lived in that life for other companies and is currently not interested in that.
“I've been doing the behind-the-scenes in wrestling since ECW. I pretty much have had a say, power, whatever you want to talk about since ECW. Even WWE. Impact when I went there the first time, the second time. To answer your question, I have worked with Vince McMahon, Paul Heyman, Scott D’Amore a little bit with Tony Khan, as well," said Dreamer. "I will tell you this, and even running my own promotion. These people don't sleep. They eat and drink and work for the company that they represent. I have driven on an indie show, Scott D’Amore has been my friend since the 90s, and I'll drive from an indie show, and it's late at night. You know, the show ends at about 11. I'm driving from Boston to New York. I got about a three-hour drive. It's 2:30, quarter to three in the morning. Who can I call that's not on the West Coast? I'll call Scott. We'll talk for a little bit. Not even talk, wrestling, just talk as two friends. I’m like, 'All right, man, I'm just pulling in. I'll talk to you later.' He's like, 'All right, safe drive.' Then Scott will send an email 5:30 in the morning. I'll be waking up at 11. I'll see when he sent that email, and then I'll respond to it. I'll answer right back."
Dreamer continued, "I have lived 24/7 for ECW. I have lived it for WWE where I was on call 24/7 getting woken up in the middle of night. It's a great role. I don't know if I'd want to do it because not that I like to sleep. You need time for yourself. I don't see that with Scott. He's not married, he doesn't have children. He's dedicated to his children called Impact Wrestling, and he does a great job.”
One honor that Tommy Dreamer would like, however, is a WWE Hall of Fame induction. In 2024, WrestleMania will be held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and by proxy, the WWE Hall of Fame ceremony. With Philly being the home of ECW, Tommy Dreamer says he would love to be inducted but won't be too heartbroken if it doesn't happen.
“Any Hall of Fame is an honor. Would love to, absolutely. It's a great honor to be recognized for your body of work. Hey, WrestleMania, is in Philly. I would love it. If it doesn't happen, not going to be devastated. When you have love-appreciation, and by your peers, that's as good as well. The other part of it is the Hall of Fame is a show. It does mean a lot, though. To answer your question, yes.”
Tommy Dreamer has impacted at least one young IMPACT wrestler, Jai Vidal. Vidal credits Dreamer with making him feel welcome in the locker room.
Tommy Dreamer will be involved in Hardcore War at IMPACT Rebellion 2023. Fans can check out the full card here
