WWE News: Tommy Dreamer Says He Saved CM Punk's Job, New R-Truth Shirt, More
Posted by Jeremy Thomas on 01.25.2012
Some WWE related news...
- A story at RadarOnline interviewing Tommy Dreamer reports that Dreamer saved Punk's job twice. Dreamer notes in the interview that when he worked in the WWE Talent Relations department he had to fight for Punk's job on two separate occasions and noted, "He had little-to-no chance of ever making it in the WWE -- he wasn't their type of guy." The article also noted that he strangest thing he was ever asked to autograph was a baby,. which he refused to do.
- WWE has released a new "Little Jimmy" T-Shirt for R-Truth.
- Marvel.com has an article with Mick Foley about his love for the Incredible Hulk that you can see here.
- Lilian Garcia and Melina have both been announced for the Chiller Theater convention in New Jersey this April.
- Ringside Collectibles is holding a Royal Rumble sale that you can check out here.
If Dreamer's so good at not getting people fired, how come he himself got fired?
Posted By: Johnny Newspaperseed (Guest) on January 25, 2012 at 10:14 PM
I wanna see a "somebody gon get got" shirt
Posted By: Guest#3379 (Guest) on January 25, 2012 at 10:23 PM
Why on God's Green earth would any wrestling fan ask a wrestler to sign their baby? That's crazy.
Posted By: TK03000 (Guest) on January 25, 2012 at 10:27 PM
Thank you Tommy.
Posted By: RestleRob (Guest) on January 25, 2012 at 10:58 PM
the t shirt of r truth reads, little jimmy says, you gotta get GOT! LOL
Posted By: Guest#4718 (Guest) on January 25, 2012 at 11:14 PM
Well WWE didn't fire cm punk so dreamer must be taking credit for doing nothing but lie that he saved punks job.
Posted By: Guest#0380 (Guest) on January 25, 2012 at 11:16 PM
Not surprised, the WWE probably didn't even realise Punk was a former TNA wrestler until Dreamer mentioned it which is how CM Punk reached the level he's currently at now.
Posted By: Latex (Guest) on January 25, 2012 at 11:56 PM
"A story at RadarOnline interviewing Tommy Dreamer reports that Dreamer saved Punk's job twice. Dreamer notes in the interview that when he worked in the WWE Talent Relations department he had to fight for Punk's job on two separate occasions and noted, "He had little-to-no chance of ever making it in the WWE -- he wasn't their type of guy."
I can totally buy this. I remember CM Punk getting serious heat for a dark/HEAT/Velocity match he had against Val Venis back in 2005. Apparently HBK and HHH hated his performance and tried to convince anybody who would listen that Punk couldn't work. I'm guessing that's code for "he's out there getting himself over in a job match - he's a threat to our spots." Does anybody else remember this incident?
Posted By: The TradeMark Experience (Guest) on January 26, 2012 at 12:08 AM
Not surprised, the WWE probably didn't even realise Punk was a former TNA wrestler until Dreamer mentioned it which is how CM Punk reached the level he's currently at now.
Posted By: Latex (Guest) on January 25, 2012 at 11:56 PM
troll alert.
Posted By: Guest#5147 (Guest) on January 26, 2012 at 12:48 AM
I would believe Tommy Dreamer on this one. He seems like a pretty straight shooter, and never seems to want to brag about himself or inflate his relevancy. In fact, every time you see him speak he seems to downplay his career.
Punk is COMPLETELY the opposite of the guys WWE was bringing in at the time. Not only was he small, he was never in athletic-looking shape, and he's tattooed up like an ex-convict.
And going back to what TradeMark said, I'm sure HHH/HBK weren't happy about him getting huge chants during when he was on Team DX with them at Survivor Series ... forget the year, but I think it was the one they swept against Team Rated RKO.
Posted By: Georler (Guest) on January 26, 2012 at 01:12 AM
You cannot stop greatness. C.M. Punk
Posted By: Seriously? (Guest) on January 26, 2012 at 01:33 AM
Not surprised, the WWE probably didn't even realise Punk was a former TNA wrestler until Dreamer mentioned it which is how CM Punk reached the level he's currently at now.
Posted By: Latex (Guest) on January 25, 2012 at 11:56 PM
Lol yeah WWE loves pushing TNA rejects, just look at the great Marcus Corvon or the immortal Braden Walker....
Posted By: BDABEE (Guest) on January 26, 2012 at 01:36 AM
HHH made sure to bury punk and then spin the story to say that punk gets a 'rub' by being chummy with the Hs.
Why did dreamer quit the WWE after he retired? he had a cushy office job waiting for him and he just refused?
Posted By: Guest#7848 (Guest) on January 26, 2012 at 01:42 AM
If Dreamer's so good at not getting people fired, how come he himself got fired?
Posted By: Johnny Newspaperseed (Guest) on January 25, 2012 at 10:14 PM
he quit, prick.
Posted By: Guest#0639 (Guest) on January 26, 2012 at 02:40 AM
"A story at RadarOnline interviewing Tommy Dreamer reports that Dreamer saved Punk's job twice. Dreamer notes in the interview that when he worked in the WWE Talent Relations department he had to fight for Punk's job on two separate occasions and noted, "He had little-to-no chance of ever making it in the WWE -- he wasn't their type of guy."
I can totally buy this. I remember CM Punk getting serious heat for a dark/HEAT/Velocity match he had against Val Venis back in 2005. Apparently HBK and HHH hated his performance and tried to convince anybody who would listen that Punk couldn't work. I'm guessing that's code for "he's out there getting himself over in a job match - he's a threat to our spots." Does anybody else remember this incident?
Posted By: The TradeMark Experience (Guest) on January 26, 2012 at 12:08 AM
You're close. Dave Lagana on one of his podcasts said in a creative meeting HHH had an issue over Punk in general and some of his move in particular and the talk was about letting him go. Michaels actually spoke up for him and said instead of bitching about him behind closed doors why don't you tell him what's wrong and get him to fix it.
So HBK played a large part in him staying but Punk has always teetered. Arn Anderson even was against him at one point saying he got fluke pops.
Posted By: Dedicated Underachiever (Registered) on January 26, 2012 at 03:40 AM
"A story at RadarOnline interviewing Tommy Dreamer reports that Dreamer saved Punk's job twice. Dreamer notes in the interview that when he worked in the WWE Talent Relations department he had to fight for Punk's job on two separate occasions and noted, "He had little-to-no chance of ever making it in the WWE -- he wasn't their type of guy."
I can totally buy this. I remember CM Punk getting serious heat for a dark/HEAT/Velocity match he had against Val Venis back in 2005. Apparently HBK and HHH hated his performance and tried to convince anybody who would listen that Punk couldn't work. I'm guessing that's code for "he's out there getting himself over in a job match - he's a threat to our spots." Does anybody else remember this incident?
Posted By: The TradeMark Experience (Guest) on January 26, 2012 at 12:08 AM
I Remember. But most people dont. We WILL be flamed. Hang in there, buddy!
Posted By: George (Guest) on January 26, 2012 at 03:52 AM
I can totally buy this. I remember CM Punk getting serious heat for a dark/HEAT/Velocity match he had against Val Venis back in 2005. Apparently HBK and HHH hated his performance and tried to convince anybody who would listen that Punk couldn't work. I'm guessing that's code for "he's out there getting himself over in a job match - he's a threat to our spots." Does anybody else remember this incident?
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I'm pretty sure HBK is credited with sticking up for Punk at a critical moment and saving his job.
The HHH stuff I can believe.
Posted By: Don Caboose (Guest) on January 26, 2012 at 05:13 AM
No doubt in my mind about Dreamer's story. It happens in every line of work. When somebody starts out on the bottom there are going to be people along the way who help and those who get in the way. I'm sure we can all remember those people who helped us along the way to get to where we are now. And yes, unfortunately like the first commenter said, sometimes they're better at helping others than helping themselves.
Posted By: Guest#3446 (Guest) on January 26, 2012 at 06:20 AM
"CM Punk" has been carved into my elevator door for the past ten years... can anybody explain that please??
Posted By: Guest#7328 (Guest) on January 26, 2012 at 07:44 AM
I think Dreamer is telling the truth. As much as I enjoy Punk's matches, whenever I've seen him live (and it's been about 5 times), whether face or heel, he gives off a vibe that he's a dick in real life (Sting is the only other wrestler that I got this vibe from back in 88). I could see how that might rub other wrestlers with pull the wrong way. Plus you have to admit, he's got some pretty fuckin stupid tatts. And this is coming from a CM Punk (as a wrestler/entertainer) fan.
Posted By: The Big Fat F*g (Guest) on January 26, 2012 at 08:07 AM
Why on God's Green earth would any wrestling fan ask a wrestler to sign their baby? That's crazy.
Posted By: TK03000 (Guest) on January 25, 2012 at 10:27 PM
So you can then get the autographed tattoed over.
Posted By: Guest#1172 (Guest) on January 26, 2012 at 09:34 AM
Is anyone else suprised that someone who is so focused on wrestling that they would have Tommy Dreamer autograph their baby, ever had sex in the first place?
Posted By: Harley Easton (Guest) on January 26, 2012 at 09:58 AM
Why on God's Green earth would any wrestling fan ask a wrestler to sign their baby? That's crazy.
Posted By: TK03000 (Guest) on January 25, 2012 at 10:27 PM
So you can then get the autographed tattoed over.
Posted By: Guest#1172 (Guest) on January 26, 2012 at 09:34 AM
100 internet points!
Posted By: Guest#9231 (Guest) on January 26, 2012 at 10:42 AM
R Truth shirt is nice and all...I'm waiting on a "Should I Get Him?" shirt!
Posted By: Guest#4114 (Guest) on January 26, 2012 at 11:39 AM
Dreamer didn't get fired smarty, he quit
Posted By: duh (Guest) on January 26, 2012 at 12:35 PM
I remember talks that Arn Anderson wanting Punk fired for throwing him under the bus for the Hardcore Elimination Chamber.
Posted By: Guest#7172 (Guest) on January 26, 2012 at 04:22 PM
Wait, it's Dreamer's fault that H-Pac still has a job? It's his fault that 45 minutes to an hour of RAW every week is wasted on that unwatchable indy garbage wrestler? Damn you Dreamer, Damn you straight to hell!
Posted By: NotSoHeavyD2 (Guest) on January 26, 2012 at 06:50 PM
I guess being in that cesspool known as tna messed with tommy dreamers brain
Posted By: elvylanda (Guest) on January 26, 2012 at 09:10 PM
Not surprised, the WWE probably didn't even realise Punk was a former TNA wrestler until Dreamer mentioned it which is how CM Punk reached the level he's currently at now.
Posted By: Latex (Guest) on January 25, 2012 at 11:56 PM
fyi - everyone sees right through you
Posted By: elvylanda (Guest) on January 26, 2012 at 09:13 PM
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