Former WWE NXT wrestler Patrick Clark (Velveteen Dream) released a video on Tuesday apologizing for his behavior in recent years.
In the four-minute video, Clark apologized to WWE, the WWE fans, Paul “Triple H” Levesque, Shawn Michaels, Tehuti Miles (WWE wrestler Ashante “Thee” Adonis), and his family.
Clark did not address any of the specific behavior that he’s apologizing for in the video. Clark was released from his WWE contract in May 2021. He’s been surrounded by controversy and turmoil in recent years, including arrests and allegations of inappropriate behavior.
Clark said in Tuesday’s video:
As you’ve probably seen or have heard over the course of the last few years, I want to apologize for my behavior. Both professionally and personally, I always preach to those closest to me about the power of accountability and responsibility. And I take full accountability for my behavior over the last three years of my life. When narratives were written about me — it doesn’t matter. It didn’t matter what was written about me. It doesn’t matter what was said about me. It doesn’t matter what’s on the internet about me. I was wrong. And because of that, I need to apologize to a few people.
Clark apologized to WWE as an organization for any unwanted attention or negative press that he brought on them. He apologized to the Velveteen Dream fans for being an example of what happens when talent and opportunity meet immaturity.
Clark said about Levesque and Michaels:
I want to apologize to Paul Levesque. Paul, you are such an understanding and patient man and leader. And getting the opportunity to work with you and to learn from you, I get the sense of what makes you who you are and how you’ve been able to handle the responsibility of being in the public light for such a long time. I want to apologize to you, Paul. I’m sorry.
Also, want to say I’m sorry to Shawn Michaels. Shawn, it’s still beyond me that I’ve been having the opportunity in this lifetime to learn from you, to have your mentorship and your guidance. And I apologize if you feel like you’ve wasted your time and your energy investing into me. You have not. I’m still a work in progress. I’m still learning. And I remember all the lessons that you’ve taught me. Shawn, I’m sorry.
Clark called Miles his best friend and apologized for any smudges that he may have put on Miles’ reputation because of the support Miles has given him and continues to give him.
While apologizing to his family, Clark said he’s responsible for his own actions and no one else should have to explain them.
Again, I want to apologize to the fans and those in my professional and personal life that I have affected by my behavior. I’m sorry. I’m sorry. I recognize that I was losing myself, and I apologize to anyone that I lost along the way, anyone that I’ve upset or offended because of my behavior. Man, I’m sorry. And I hope you all forgive me. Thank you.
The 28-year-old Clark hasn’t wrestled since 2020. He was announced for an indie return in 2021, but the appearance was quickly canceled.
Clark was a one-time NXT North American Champion while with WWE.
