Tommy Dreamer on Paul Heyman, ECW’s Demise, Vince, and Office Work

A recent episode of the School of Morton podcast show had Tommy Dreamer as the guest discussing forgiving Paul Heyman for ECW’s demise, working with Vince McMahon, and favorite moments working in WWE’s management.

On the topic of Paul Heyman and ECW’s demise, Dreamer stated he forgave Paul Heyman for everything related to ECW’s closure which hurt him very hard financially. He also mentioned it was not till owning his own wrestling company that he was able to see ECW’s struggles from the viewpoint of Heyman.

“I forgave him and I told him this. I forgave him for everything. I lost a lot of money. I lost my parents money and when he did his interview on Monday Night RAW for when he was like the general manager and cut a promo on Vince McMahon and he said… I lied. I did everything I could to keep my company afloat just like you would, Vince and he cut this really, really great promo. When real promos aren’t scripted, they are direct from the heart and have meaning and I remember there sitting there watching it and at first crying and then I was like I get it… and especially I get it owning my own wrestling company now.”

On the topic of working in an office with Vince McMahon, Dreamer stated he has a lot of respect for Vince’s work ethic.

“I worked alongside him. I worked in the office next to him which he has veins of coffee because one he never sleeps, he may be a vampire and two his office is always cold so that’s another way he could be a vampire but I’ve got nothing but respect for Vince McMahon, I love him.”

On the topic of favorite moments while working in management for the WWE, Dreamer stated hiring new talent was his favorite part of the job. He was also very proud seeing some of his hiring become big stars or become successful in the WWE.

“I hired a lot of men and women, that was my favorite part of the job. When I got to hire people and help them pursue their dream. I hired CM Punk, Joey Mercury. I hired a lot of people who did me proud and did themselves proud. You need in this business someone to push for you and I was kind of that guy.”