A shocking piece of news struck the world when Twitter removed the blue check mark from verified accounts. As per new Twitter rules and regulations, those who want a Twitter-verified blue tick badge on their accounts will have to pay a sum for it. The monthly fee for keeping the blue tick is $8 dollars.
Celebrities and superstars all around the world have lost their blue tick, which is a sign of being a verified account. Many pro wrestling personalities have also lost their verified status on Twitter and former WWE superstar Tommy Dreamer is one of them.
Tommy Dreamer lost thousands of followers on Twitter
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Recently, the Impact Wrestling star went to his Twitter account to share that he lost his verified blue tick on Twitter. Not only that, but he also lost 11,000 followers. This may be a repercussion of fans getting confused about the legitimacy of his account since there is no blue tick to distinguish authentic accounts from fake ones.
In his tweet, he also mentioned that with everything going on in his life, he is staying strong and facing his problems head-on. For those who don’t know what he is talking about, don’t worry, we’ll provide a context to you. A few days ago, he asked his fans to pray for his dear mother.
Lost my #bluecheckmark
Weirder lost about 11k followers
I was over 610,000 last I checked
In the grand scheme of current things going on in my life
I know I will be ok
I love & appreciate you all pic.twitter.com/WsjdU0N9Ao— Tommy Dreamer (@THETOMMYDREAMER) April 21, 2023
The reason was that his mother reportedly suffered a “brain bleed”. Additionally, it was on the same day she was supposed to be released from a rehabilitation facility. His mother had to be taken to the ICU immediately. Fans, along with some top names in the industry, sent love and prayers through their tweets. Following his tweet about losing the verified account status, fans showered love and support for him.
Fans react to Tommy Dreamer’s tweet
After seeing Dreamer’s Twitter post, fans made him realize that no matter what the circumstances, his fans will continue to showcase their love and support to him.
I for one could careless about blue check marks …I still remember your TNA days…last time I watched wrestling really…good luck sir!
— 🏈AltFootballFan (@PLS4061) April 21, 2023
As long as your family is good right now that's the most important thing. That means much more than a blue checkmark. And as long as I can still hear you on Busted Open every Wrdnesday & Thursday then I know it's really you
— Open The Forbidden Gate (RIP JAY BRISCOE) (@OpenForbidden) April 21, 2023
We love you dreamer! I’m still a follower and that #bluecheckmark don’t mean shit compared to the person you actually are. Much respect dude!!
— Tim Lenhart (@Genonegamer) April 21, 2023
A blue checkmark doesn’t define people’s love for Dreamer.
You are still a blue checkmark in our hearts.
— JDHoles (@JDHoles) April 21, 2023
People unfollowing because you don’t have a checkmark aren’t worth having as fans anyway
— Tyler Vance (@FingerofSpeech) April 21, 2023
Blue check mark or not I'll follow you Tommy
— Jason (@SonOfALarry) April 21, 2023
You're a legend fk that blue check mark
— MetsBearsKnicks (@Wallyspops1028) April 21, 2023
way to be tommy. dont pay for that shit. fuck that
— Nathan Lucifer (@charliecallsem) April 21, 2023
Don’t let a check mark define you unless you want to pay the $8
— Jared Fader (@Astros2017champ) April 21, 2023
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The removal of the blue tick mark has created a frenzy all over Twitter. It has confused fans as to which accounts to consider genuine and which do not. It is safe to say that many fear this would leave a wide scope for fraud accounts to spread fake news.
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What was your reaction after seeing Tommy Dreamer’s tweet? Additionally, what is your take on the Twitter – Blue tick situation? Tell us in the comments below.
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