Tommy Dreamer has made the case for ECW co-founder Paul Heyman and ECW authentic Sabu to be inducted into the WWE Corridor of Fame. Dreamer made arguments for each people to “Underneath the Ring,” as he broke down their contributions to not simply ECW, however skilled wrestling as a complete.

“Paul as a result of he is the best supervisor of all time. Statistically, I can show that,” Dreamer mentioned. “He additionally created this factor known as ECW, and it got here lots from his thoughts. He would take heed to myself and others and he has an excellent thoughts.” With WrestleMania 40 going down in Philadelphia — the previous house of ECW — there was rising buzz about WWE acknowledging the corporate’s legacy at subsequent yr’s “Showcase of Immortals.” Nevertheless, Dreamer argues that the situation of the occasion should not be the rationale for Heyman to get inducted. “Philadelphia is the simple tie-in, but when WrestleMania is in Montreal, Paul Heyman ought to [still] be finally within the Corridor of Fame.”

“And Sabu as a result of the man modified the trade,” Dreamer continued. “The entire utilizing tables [in matches], what he did to his physique for [the sake of] leisure; he was such a unique wrestler. He modified the trade and does not get sufficient credit score for altering the trade.” Among the many ECW originals, solely Rob Van Dam and The Dudley Boyz have been, to this point, inducted into the WWE Corridor of Fame. Over time, pundits and followers alike have made the case for the likes of Raven, The Sandman, inaugural ECW World Champion Shane Douglas, and even Dreamer to affix these ranks. Others reminiscent of Mick Foley, Terry Funk, Eddie Guerrero, and Jimmy Snuka who wrestled for ECW had been inducted extra for his or her exploits in WWE and different promotions.