Tommy Dreamer - Pro Wrestlers Database
Hardcore Hall of Fame: Individual

On this page you find the full wrestling profile of Tommy Dreamer, with his Career History, real name, age, height and weight, the Promotions he worked for, all the Face/Heel turns, the Championship Titles he won, his Finishers, Theme Songs, Tag Teams and Stables, his appearance changes through the years, and more.

Thomas James Laughlin was born in Yonkers, New York on February 14, 1971, and he is currently 55 years old.

He is currently a Part Time Wrestler and Producer, working for Total Nonstop Action Wrestling and Independent Circuit under the ring name of Tommy Dreamer.

Tommy Dreamer is a 2-time World Champion, and has won a total of 21 championships in major promotions during his career.

Tommy Dreamer was inducted in the Hardcore Hall of Fame in 2010.

Profile Info

  • Real NameThomas James Laughlin
  • GenderMale
  • Born February 14, 1971 (age 55)
  • NationalityNationality: United StatesUnited States
  • Birth PlaceYonkers, New York
  • Billed From
    • Yonkers, New York
  • Height 6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
  • Weight
    • 265 lbs (120 kg)
  • NicknamesThe Innovator of Violence; The Heart and Soul of ECW

Career History

  • Ring Names & Gimmicks

    • Tommy Dreamer (August 26, 1992 - Present)
    • T.D. Madison (October 29, 1989 - May 7, 1993)
  • Roles

    • Part Time Wrestler (May 25, 2025 - Present)
    • Producer (January 2, 2014 - Present)
    • Wrestler (October 29, 1989 - May 24, 2025)
    • Promoter (October 6, 2012 - April 11, 2018)
  • Promotions History

    Promotionfromto
    PromotionTotal Nonstop ActionTNADecember 30, 2021Present
    PromotionIndependent CircuitINDYFebruary 13, 2010Present
    PromotionImpact WrestlingIMPACTApril 12, 2018November 4, 2021
    PromotionHouse of HardcoreHOHOctober 6, 2012December 7, 2019
    PromotionEuropean Pro WrestlingEPWOctober 8, 2016October 8, 2016
    PromotionChaotic WrestlingCWFebruary 5, 2016September 9, 2016
    PromotionWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWWENovember 30, 2015January 17, 2016
    PromotionTotal Nonstop ActionTNADecember 27, 2013October 4, 2015
    PromotionCombat Zone WrestlingCZWJanuary 12, 2013April 5, 2014
    PromotionChaotic WrestlingCWDecember 2, 2011June 7, 2013
    PromotionTotal Nonstop ActionTNAJune 13, 2010June 11, 2011
    PromotionWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWWEBrand ECW June 11, 2006January 4, 2010
    PromotionWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWWEJanuary 19, 2004June 10, 2006
    PromotionIndependent CircuitINDYNovember 21, 2004April 29, 2006
    PromotionWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWWEBrand Raw March 25, 2002January 18, 2004
    PromotionWorld Wrestling FederationWWFJuly 9, 2001March 24, 2002
    PromotionHeartland Wrestling AssociationHWAFebruary 12, 2002February 20, 2002
    PromotionIndependent CircuitINDYMarch 7, 2001July 20, 2001
    PromotionUltimate Pro WrestlingUPWApril 25, 2001April 25, 2001
    PromotionExtreme Championship WrestlingECWOctober 2, 1993January 13, 2001
    PromotionFrontier Martial-Arts WrestlingFMWJanuary 11, 1998January 18, 1998
    PromotionUnited States Wrestling AssociationUSWAJune 14, 1997August 30, 1997
    PromotionAll Japan Pro WrestlingAJPWBrand Heavyweight January 2, 1995January 29, 1995
  • Images History

    Feb 2021
    Feb 2021
    Apr 2018
    Apr 2018
    Oct 2012
    Oct 2012
    Jun 2010
    Jun 2010
    Jul 2008
    Jul 2008
    May 2006
    May 2006
    Jul 2001
    Jul 2001
    Jan 1995
    Jan 1995
    Oct 1993
    Oct 1993
    Oct 1989
    Oct 1989
  • Face / Heel Turns

    AlignmentDetailsfromto
    FaceBerated by Bully Ray, Dreamer sided again with Styles/DevonJune 11, 2011Present
    HeelJustified (and doubled down on) his attack on AJ StylesMay 12, 2011June 10, 2011
    FaceDebuted on Raw as a faceMarch 25, 2002May 11, 2011
    HeelDebuted in the WWF as a heel, joining the invading WCW wrestlersJuly 9, 2001March 24, 2002
    FaceOctober 2, 1993January 13, 2001
  • Card Positions

    StatusDetailsfromto
    TNA InactiveIndie bookings/Cameos onlyJanuary 14, 2024Present
    TNA Mid CardOctober 7, 2022January 13, 2024
    TNA InactiveIndie bookings onlyDecember 30, 2021October 6, 2022
    TNA InactiveSuspensionSeptember 17, 2021November 4, 2021
    TNA Mid CardApril 12, 2018September 16, 2021
    WWE InactiveHouse showsDecember 22, 2015January 17, 2016
    WWE Mid CardNovember 30, 2015December 21, 2015
    TNA Mid CardReturn (and firing)October 4, 2015October 4, 2015
    TNA InactiveRoad agent workFebruary 21, 2015October 3, 2015
    TNA Mid CardJuly 17, 2014February 20, 2015
    TNA InactiveRoad agent workJanuary 11, 2014July 16, 2014
    TNA Mid CardDecember 29, 2013January 10, 2014
    TNA InactiveHouse showsDecember 27, 2013December 28, 2013
    TNA Mid CardJanuary 20, 2011June 11, 2011
    TNA InjuredWrist sprainNovember 26, 2010January 19, 2011
    TNA Mid CardJune 13, 2010November 25, 2010
    ECW InactiveKayfabe retirementDecember 30, 2009January 4, 2010
    ECW Upper CardOctober 2, 2007December 29, 2009
    ECW Mid CardMay 8, 2006October 1, 2007
    WWE InactiveIndie shows/office workJune 13, 2005May 7, 2006
    WWE Mid CardOne Night Stand runJune 6, 2005June 12, 2005
    WWE InactiveIndie shows/office workJanuary 19, 2004June 5, 2005
    RAW Low CardDecember 15, 2002January 18, 2004
    RAW Mid CardJuly 15, 2002December 14, 2002
    RAW Low CardMarch 25, 2002July 14, 2002
    WWE InactiveSent down to the HWANovember 19, 2001March 24, 2002
    WWE Low CardJuly 9, 2001November 18, 2001
    ECW Upper CardDecember 3, 2000January 13, 2001
    ECW InjuredSeparated shoulderSeptember 8, 2000December 2, 2000
    ECW Upper CardApril 8, 1995September 7, 2000
    ECW Mid CardOctober 2, 1993April 7, 1995
  • Finishers

    • Dreamer DDT - DDT (August 26, 1992 - Present)
    • Dreamer Driver - Death Valley Driver (August 26, 1992 - Present)
    • Tommyhawk - Inverted Crucifix Cutter (October 2, 1993 - January 13, 2001)
  • Theme Songs

    • Theme Song"Man in the Box" by Alice in Chains - Single (October 6, 2012 - Present)
    • Theme Song"Alone" by Exit 2 Enter - Single (November 30, 2015 - January 17, 2016)
    • Theme Song"Dreamer" (Instrumental) by Dale Oliver - Single (December 27, 2013 - October 4, 2015)
    • Theme Song"Dreamer" by Dale Oliver - Single (June 13, 2010 - June 11, 2011)
    • Theme Song"Bad Dream" by Jim Johnston - Single (July 9, 2001 - January 4, 2010)
    • Theme Song"Man in the Box" by Alice in Chains - Single (October 2, 1993 - January 13, 2001)

Titles & Accomplishments

  • Career Awards

  • World Wrestling Entertainment

    Total Nonstop Action Wrestling

    Extreme Championship Wrestling

    Ohio Valley Wrestling

  • Border City Wrestling

    • 2 BCW Can-Am Heavyweight Championship
    • 1 BCW Can-Am Tag Team Championship (with Nova)

    Busted Knuckle Pro Wrestling

    • 1 BKPW Tag Team Championship (with Markus Ryan)

    Century Wrestling Alliance

    • 1 CWA Heavyweight Championship

    CLASH Wrestling

    • 1 CLASH Championship

    Cutting Edge Wrestling

    • 1 CEW North Atlantic Championship

    DDT Pro-Wrestling

    • 2 Ironman Heavymetalweight Championship

    East Coast Pro Wrestling

    • 1 ECPW Heavyweight Championship

    Elite Pro Wrestling Alliance

    • 1 EPWA Heavyweight Championship

    Family Wrestling Entertainment

    • 1 FWE Heavyweight Championship

    Greektown Pro Wrestling

    • 1 Greektown Cup Championship

    Impact Championship Wrestling

    • 1 ICW Heavyweight Championship

    International World Class Championship Wrestling

    • 3 IWCCW Tag Team Championship (with G.Q. Madison)

    International Wrestling Association

    • 1 IWA Hardcore Championship

    International Wrestling Cartel

    • 1 IWC Heavyweight Championship

    KYDA Pro Wrestling

    • 1 KYDA Pro Heavyweight Championship

    Pro Wrestling Fighters

    • 1 PWF North-European Championship

    Squared Circle Wrestling

    • 1 2CW Heavyweight Championship

    Universal Championship Wrestling

    • 1 UCW Universal Heavyweight Championship

    Warriors Of Wrestling

    • 1 WOW No Limits Championship

    Other titles

    • 1 RetroMania Wrestling Championship
  • Other Accomplishments

    • FWE Rumble Winner (2013)
    • GTE Bruiser Brody Cup Winner (2019)
    • PWA Carrot Cup Winner (2015 - with Rhino)
    • 365 Pro Wrestling Carrot Cup Winner (2015)
    • 28° in PWI 500 (2000)

Teams & Relations

Tommy Dreamer Games Appearances (9)

WWE Main Series (3/26)

Other Games (6)

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