Rob Van Dam wasn’t aware of any “locker room leaders” during his time in ECW.
Speaking on a recent edition of his “1 Of A Kind” podcast, the Whole F’n Show commented on who dealt with any backstage issues that arose in ECW, and more.
You can check out some highlights from the podcast below:
On Tommy Dreamer, Taz, and Bubba Ray Dudley being among those who dealt with backstage issues: “They were helping promote the product and they were also the wrestlers. So, they would have been someone that if there was a problem in the dressing room they would have had vested interest in fixing the problems because they’re office trying to promote homeostasis within the whole company.”
On who served as the de facto ‘locker room leader’: “I don’t think there was anything like that except for Paul [Heyman], and Paul would do that. He would call meetings, locker room meetings and huddle everybody up, he was that guy. Maybe someone also might want to scream something afterward, New Jack might want to step up afterward, try fire everybody up or something.”
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During his time in ECW, Rob Van Dam revealed that there were no specific “locker room leaders” in the promotion. In a recent episode of his podcast, “1 Of A Kind,” Van Dam discussed how backstage issues were handled and who took charge in resolving them.
Van Dam mentioned that wrestlers like Tommy Dreamer, Taz, and Bubba Ray Dudley played a significant role in dealing with any problems that arose backstage. These individuals not only helped promote the product but were also active wrestlers. As a result, they had a vested interest in maintaining harmony within the company. If there was an issue in the dressing room, they would step up and work towards resolving it.
However, when it came to a designated “locker room leader,” Van Dam stated that there wasn’t anyone specific except for Paul Heyman, the mastermind behind ECW. Heyman would often call for locker room meetings and gather everyone to address any concerns or issues. He took on the responsibility of maintaining order and ensuring a cohesive environment within the promotion.
Additionally, Van Dam mentioned that after Heyman’s meetings, someone like New Jack might step up and try to motivate the wrestlers by delivering a passionate speech or firing everyone up.
It is interesting to note that ECW operated differently from other promotions that often had prominent locker room leaders. The absence of a single leader allowed for a more collective approach in resolving backstage issues.
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In conclusion, Rob Van Dam shed light on the absence of specific “locker room leaders” during his time in ECW. While wrestlers like Tommy Dreamer, Taz, and Bubba Ray Dudley played a crucial role in handling backstage issues, it was Paul Heyman who served as the de facto leader, calling for meetings and maintaining order. The unique dynamic in ECW allowed for a collective effort in promoting a harmonious environment within the promotion.