Tommy Dreamer Talks Alberto Del Rio’s Shocking Return, Working With NXT And More

Tommy Dreamer recently spoke to Wrestledelphia about his upcoming House of Hardcore show and more. You can check out the interview here and read some highlights below.

Working with NXT:

“About two days before, I got the call. At the time, NXT was the hottest promotion out there so I was pretty excited. I got to face that kid Baron Corbin—I think the world of him. He’s very talented. And that surprise factor of me being there, it’s something I take pride in with my own company. You know, I don’t get nervous before walking out there, it’s just that two seconds of doubt where I pray, please let them remember me. And then I walk out there, and everybody’s screaming, it takes me back to being that 28-year-old kid with a full head of hair.”

Alberto Del Rio returning to WWE:

“Shocked. Especially considering that he’s the AAA Mega Champion. It’s funny, all of the surprises on my shows end up going back to WWE. The Dudleys, Alberto, maybe Rey Mysterio will be next. It’s a crazy, crazy time in pro wrestling right now. But you always have to remember to never say never.

“That’s why I’ve always loved the Royal Rumble. It’s not just about who is going to WrestleMania, it’s about okay, who is coming out next? In the 70’s and 80’s, it was always cool seeing somebody from a different territory come out and you’re like, whoa, he doesn’t belong here! You just never knew what could happen.

“And ECW really started that surprise element when we invaded Monday Night RAW. It became must-see TV. Hell, I still remember when Ric Flair came to WWE with Bobby Heenan and the NWA World Title. It’s those magical, organic moments that I like to give to the fans who support us as a thank you.”