Tommy Dreamer is no stranger to the wrestling business and has been making huge strides recently with his promotion – House of Hardcore. The Hardcore Legend is a beloved wrestler who’s always been very clear with his opinions on various subjects related to wrestling.
Dreamer took to his Facebook account to defend WWE’s decision to work in Saudi Arabia amidst major controversies happening in the country.
Dreamer brought up WCW’s venture in North Korea back in 1995 and how the political unrest surrounding the nation was put aside back then.
Dreamer then went back to 2001 and brought up the WWE show right after the vicious 9/11 attacks. He said that at the time, he was feeling a whirlwind of emotions and didn’t know what to say regarding WWE’s decision to take such a bold move.
However, he said that Vince McMahon put the decision to participate in the event in the wrestlers’ hands but reminded them about their profession and how it is their duty to heal tormented people by entertaining them.
In 1995 WCW went to North Korea
over 150,000 fans attended
All the political turmoil was put aside
People were united for a moment in time through professional wrestling
I was part of the 1st LIVE gathering after 9/11
I was confused, scared, angry
It was Vince McMahon who told everyone it was our choice if we wanted to perform and he said Its our jobs(the wrestlers) to help put smiles on people faces and help people heal.
I cried when Lillian Garcia sang The National Anthem. I felt patriotism for the first time.
The most horrific event on US soil that changed all of our lives and it was wrestling for me (then baseball Mike Piazza HR) that helped me heal. We will never forget but we did smile & begin to heal as a community. A wrestling community.
I know the world was different in 1995 and before 9/11/2001 social media wasnt as strong as it is. Peoples agendas weren’t pushed,
Just giving my opinion of wrestling and the entire WWE Saudi Arabia show
From my personal perspective
We never stopped something in our country when something horrible happened.
All the wrestlers that I know that went said they had a great time and the kids made it worth it.
Putting smiles on peoples faces is our job
Thank you Vince.
You can check the entire post here:
https://www.facebook.com/TheTommyDreamer/photos/a.564441110254613/2227845167247524/?type=3&theater
