Following the release of multiple NXT talents on Wednesday, it’s now been made public that Patrick Clark Jr., who wrestled as Velveteen Dream, has also been let go by WWE. Clark signed with the company in October 2015 following appearing on the sixth season of Tough Enough. He last appeared on WWE television on the December 23rd episode of NXT when he lost to Adam Cole.
Clark had become a popular performer with his Prince-inspired gimmick, and many fans and critics predicted a big future for him once called up to the main roster. However, after serious accusations were made against him both before and during the Speaking Out movement last year, fans turned on him. WWE says they carried out an investigation and found no evidence of any wrongdoing, but that didn’t alter the opinion of many, with fans regularly calling for him to be released.
It was thought these allegations were why he missed two months of television following NXT TakeOver: In Your House in May 2020. Although it later came out, it was due to a car accident where he failed to stop at a red light and ended up hitting another car, which put him out of action.
In recent weeks, Clark was spotted backstage at Raw, so news of his release has come somewhat as a surprise. Given the controversy his signing will provoke by any other major wrestling promotion, it is possible his career on the big stage could be over at the age of 25.
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