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Tommy Dreamer revealed on the latest edition of his podcast that he tested positive for COVID-19 after contracting the disease during a tour of Alaska for WrestlePro and has been battling it for over 24 days.
Dreamer noted that he had taken the booking in order to be able to wrestle in his 50th and final State in the United States but it was a mistake. He called himself selfish for taking the booking, noting he hadn't been doing independents but wanted to work the date and get a good payday for himself. He noted that he didn't take photos with fans unless he was wearing a mask but still tested positive.
Dreamer made it clear that WrestlePro wasn't responsible for what happened and that everyone on the tour had been tested before the shows. Dreamer stated that he "did it to himself" and that he was upset he passed the disease onto his wife, former ECW star Beulah McGuillicuty and one of their daughters as well.
Describing his symptoms, Dreamer stated that he had non-stop pain that felt like a "massive concussion" for 17 days. He needed to change his sheets daily as he was going between chills that required heavy blankets and heavy sweats where he felt as if he was freezing for hours on end. While recording the podcast, Dreamer said he was on day 24 after testing positive and has only had three good days as every time he felt like he had finally gotten past COVID-19, it would rebound and hit him all over again.
Dreamer told a story of one night being in so much pain that he believed he was going to urinate all over himself because he couldn't walk to the bathroom. He noted that as someone who was once set on fire (in ECW, obviously), he felt that his elbows and hips were on fire and was in so much pain at one point, he couldn't use his arms. He also told of hurting so badly, he had to stand against a wall for hours because it was too painful to lay in bed.
Dreamer noted that during the last several weeks, he was worried his life was over and remains worried about a varicose vein in his leg and blood clots due to pain that remains in his leg. Dreamer noted that he fears the disease is going to cause long term issues with his health. You can listen to the entire on his podcast linked above.
Dreamer missed the Impact Wrestling Rebellion PPV due to COVID. During the PPV, announcer Matt Striker shouted out both Dreamer and Beulah and wished them well.
Obviously, everyone at PWInsider.com sends our best to the entire Dreamer family.
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