MenacingMonk
Tranquilo
Is there anyone on the E roster that can be the next star power phenom? They've tried it with Roman, but it failed. Does he still have a chance? If not him, who?
Wwe ain't gonna let a wrestler become bigger than the company no more
Lars Sullivan
Wwe ain't gonna let a wrestler become bigger than the company no more
Velveteen Dream (4.1)
No one the focus groups watched received as loud a reaction as NXT star Velveteen Dream. His cocky gait, grand hand gestures, outrageous attire and hip-swiveling all had folks saying things like, "Wow!" or "Oh yes!"
It took just seconds for the NXT North American champ's over-the-top style to snag the viewers' attention.
Dream was a hit with the kids and adults alike. His physique impressed. His panache left people buzzing.
"He is so much fun," Katie said. "I would love to watch him fight." Hanni added: "I think he has the potential to be the Macklemore of wrestling."
There was plenty of appreciation for his in-ring arsenal. Dream's heavy-handed slaps were often the center of conversation. The same went for the champion's graceful movement around the ring, his seamless transition from hold to hold.
Although a lot of the kids found Dream entertaining, they didn't know what to make of him. Some asked where he found all those wild outfits.
One fourth-grader offered a formula to break up the elements that make up Velveteen Dream. "He is 40 percent boxer, 40 percent dancer and 20 percent artist," Derek said.
However one calculates Dream's components, it's clear he is a big-time entertainer.
And while several NXT acts have not worked when transported to Raw and SmackDown, there is less to worry about in his case. He is not some one-dimensional worker buoyed by his gimmick. Dream is a charisma machine, a flamboyant, unique presence who made an impression on these focus groups like no one else.