Velveteen Dream lashes out at AEW and questions their lack of leadership

Criticism that Tony Khan's company abuses false finishes and squanders its roster

The former NXT wrestler claims not to be in contact with any of the major wrestling companies

Velveteen Dream
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Sebastián Martínez
Sebastián Martínez
Published 10/03/2025

Velveteen Dream was released from WWE due to inappropriate behavior, but he is still closely following the wrestling scene and has not hesitated to take shots at All Elite Wrestling. Through Instagram, the former NXT wrestler heavily criticized the structure of AEW's programs, pointing out issues with pacing, coherence, and creative leadership.

The former NXT wrestler used as an example a segment with Anthony Bowens and Max Caster on AEW Collision, stating that the show "takes too long to get to the end" and that matches tell too many stories at the same time. " Are they going to tell the story of Bowens and Caster coming together or not?" he questioned.

The former superstar continued to criticize the way AEW presents its talent, pointing to segments where "six wrestlers come out on television just to be squashed." According to him, such decisions do not contribute anything and only "devalue the show and the wrestlers themselves".

Dream also pointed out an abuse of false finishes and the lack of a clear direction in matches: "These guys could be much more efficient if they had leadership and experience in their corner. Maybe that way the shows wouldn't disappoint the masses. They need more reps in the training center... if AEW even has one."

To top it off, he took a direct jab at the way segments are organized: "There is a lack of communication that shows either you let the wrestlers put together their own matches or your producers have no idea what they're doing. That's the truth."

When asked about the possibility of returning to WWE, or signing with TNA or AEW, Dream stated that he is not in contact with any of those companies. "No, I have no contact with TNA," he said. "I have no contact with WWE or AEW. I have no contact with any major promotion and simply live on a family farm, friends. That's it. I'm not joining anyone."

"I know there is hope and desire, and I appreciate it, and I have worked very hard for a long time so that you can feel that. But, unfortunately, life is like this and things don't always turn out the way one wants, and this is one of those things."

It is worth noting that Velveteen Dream's Instagram posts have been deleted in the last few hours. The reason for the removal of these posts is unknown.