History of Velveteen Dream in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: February 17, 2025

Patrick Clark Jr., known as Velveteen Dream in WWE and now as Velveteen Man on the independent circuit, is an American professional wrestler. He gained prominence during his tenure with WWE from 2015 to 2021, where he developed the Velveteen Dream persona. He is currently active in professional wrestling.

August 19, 1995: Patrick Clark Jr.'s Birth

On August 19, 1995, Patrick Clark Jr. was born. He is known as Velveteen Dream in WWE and currently performs as Velveteen Man.

October 3, 2014: MCW Debut

On October 3, 2014, Patrick Clark debuted for MCW Pro Wrestling under the ring name Rick Powers after four months of training.

2014: Early Career

In 2014, Patrick Clark began his wrestling career, training and debuting in MCW Pro Wrestling and winning the MCW Tag Team Championship with Lio Rush.

June 2015: WWE Tough Enough Appearance

In June 2015, Clark was a contestant on WWE Tough Enough, where he was eliminated in the fifth episode.

October 2015: MCW Tag Team Championship

In October 2015, Clark won the MCW Tag Team Championship with Lio Rush.

October 17, 2015: WWE Developmental Contract

On October 17, 2015, Clark signed a developmental contract with WWE.

2015: WWE Career

In 2015, Patrick Clark began his WWE career as Velveteen Dream, where he remained until 2021.

February 5, 2016: NXT In-Ring Debut

On February 5, 2016, Clark made his in-ring debut for NXT at a live event in Lakeland, Florida, losing to Riddick Moss.

February 2016: Name Change

In February 2016, Clark settled on using his real name after briefly using the ring name Slugger Clark.

March 1, 2017: First Televised Victory

On March 1, 2017, Clark achieved his first televised victory on NXT, defeating Sean Maluta.

May 3, 2017: Velveteen Dream Vignettes

On May 3, 2017, Clark started appearing in weekly vignettes on NXT, introducing his new Prince-inspired character, Velveteen Dream.

May 2017: Velveteen Dream Debut

In May 2017, Patrick Clark debuted the Velveteen Dream gimmick on NXT, inspired by Prince.

2017: Velveteen Dream Persona

In 2017, Patrick Clark adopted the persona of Velveteen Dream, inspired by Prince, characterized as a "sexually ambiguous, genderfluid, self-absorbed diva".

January 10, 2018: Mocking Johnny Gargano

On January 10, 2018, Dream interrupted Gargano to mock him for taking 20 minutes to defeat Ohno.

February 2, 2019: Worlds Collide Tournament Victory

On February 2, 2019, Dream won the 2019 Worlds Collide tournament at Royal Rumble Axxess, earning a future singles championship match on NXT or NXT UK.

February 5, 2020: Return and Attack on Undisputed Era

On February 5, 2020, Dream returned from a back injury to attack The Undisputed Era.

April 2020: Allegations of Sending Indecent Images

In April 2020, Clark was accused of sending indecent images to underage boys, which he denied.

May 2021: Release from WWE

In May 2021, Clark was released from WWE following investigations into allegations of sexual harassment.

May 20, 2021: Release from WWE

On May 20, 2021, Dream was released from his WWE contract after five months of inactivity.

2021: Departure from WWE

In 2021, Velveteen Dream's tenure with WWE ended.

August 2022: Arrests in Florida

In August 2022, Clark was arrested twice in Florida, first on charges of battery and trespassing on August 20, and then on charges of possessing drug paraphernalia six days later.