Once thought to be one of the most promising young wrestlers in the business while working for “NXT” back in the mid to late 2010s, Velveteen Dream eventually became known for accusations against him regarding grooming and sending nude photos to minors. Aside from the accusations, Dream’s behavior backstage was also called into question, with NWA World Heavyweight Champion EC3 accusing him of video taping talents in a bathroom at a party.

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Dream would later be released from WWE in 2021, despite the promotion claiming an investigation had cleared him of wrongdoing on year earlier, and only recently resurfaced on the independent circuit to much controversy. Henry understands why Dream is controversial, but even still believes he deserves another shot.

“A lot of people didn’t want to touch that and you know, I don’t get into the guilt or innocence,” Henry said. “Even though, from what I’m understanding, there was a lot of confusion and judgment about male sexuality, which I’m not a politician and I’m not gonna cast judgment one way or the other. B

“But I do realize I’ve been lied on before, so I know what it feels like to not be able to defend yourself in the court of public opinion, and at some point, you gotta say ‘You know what? Whatever happened, happened. But I need to make a living and I need another chance and I’m begging the fans for a chance.’ That’s what I would do. I would throw myself on the mercy of the fans, and say give me another shot.”

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