Tommy Dreamer has expressed his desire for part of his ashes to be scattered at the 2300 Arena, a venue that holds deep importance for him as the birthplace of his wrestling legacy.
His early career was largely shaped by Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW), where he held prestigious titles such as the ECW World Heavyweight Championship and the ECW Tag Team Championship.
During a recent appearance on Busted Open Radio, Dreamer reflected on ECW’s impact, particularly on his personal journey in professional wrestling. “Probably when I die, I will have some of my ashes spread in [the old ECW Arena] or on that corner, and then the Sandman will snort it up,” Dreamer shared. “It’s everything. I say this all the time.
Thomas Laughlin was born in Yonkers, New York, but Tommy Dreamer was born in the ECW Arena. I just celebrated [last] Monday, my 35th year of being a wrestler. I would be a no name; I would not have this career if it wasn’t for ECW. It’s my legacy. It’s what I’m most proud of. It was the greatest time of my life.”
Although ECW was absorbed by WWE in 2001, Dreamer emphasizes that its influence, along with his contributions to it, continues to resonate. He is often met with enthusiastic “ECW!” chants whenever he appears at wrestling events, a testament to the enduring impact of the promotion.
This week, ECW’s spirit will once again be celebrated when WWE NXT airs a special Wednesday night episode from the 2300 Arena, featuring several ECW legends. It remains unclear, however, whether Dreamer himself will make an appearance on the show.