Seth Rollins has come under scrutiny after being accused of stealing WWE gimmicks by former superstar Velveteen Dream, following his win in the Men’s Money in the Bank ladder match. The incident has ignited intense debate among fans and insiders, spotlighting Rollins’ partnerships with notable figures such as Bronson Reed, Bron Breakker, Paul Heyman, and Jacob Fatu in this latest victory.
Velveteen Dream Points to Rollins’ Past Personas and Alignments
The Men’s Money in the Bank ladder match this year ended with Seth Rollins’ triumph, a win spurred by notable assistance from Bronson Reed, Bron Breakker, Paul Heyman, and Jacob Fatu. While Rollins’ role as the Visionary has always drawn mixed responses from the WWE audience, this latest success has brought a new wave of attention from Patrick Clark Jr., better known as Velveteen Dream.
On Instagram, Clark directly accused Rollins of appropriating the concepts and personas of others in WWE, even suggesting that Rollins was influential in Roman Reigns’ Undisputed WWE Championship reign. The criticism further targeted Rollins’ association with Paul Heyman, attributing his Mr. Money in the Bank status to that partnership.
“I don’t know if that was Lilian Garcia, I don’t know if that was Alicia Taylor. But I tell you who it is, Seth Stealing Rollins, steals another one. You know what, I got a question Seth, and your boss’s Paul and TKO may not like this, but how many gimmicks, Seth? How many gimmicks does it take? King Slayer, you beat Triple H. Beast Slayer, you beat Brock Lesnar. The Architect, we’ll give you credit for Roman Reigns’ five-year championship reign, history belongs to you, Mr. Architect. Beast slayer, King slayer, Architect, Visionary, Messiah, you’re so good you think you’re God. And now Paul Heyman, ECW’s favorite conman, has made you Mr. Money in the Bank.”
—Patrick Clark Jr., Former WWE Superstar
Clark, who was with WWE from 2017 to 2021 and previously held the NXT North American Championship, left the company in May 2021. His comments allege a pattern in Rollins’ evolution, highlighting the recurring use of themes such as “King Slayer,” “Beast Slayer,” “Architect,” “Visionary,” and “Messiah.” According to Clark, Paul Heyman, long noted for his influential role in ECW, now played a key role in Rollins’ most recent accolades, pointing to the tight connections within WWE’s upper circles.
Accusations Extend To WWE’s Audience and Industry Culture
Within the same video, Velveteen Dream expanded his reproach, arguing that Rollins’ popularity stemmed from a decade of borrowing personas to stay relevant. He did not hold WWE or its parent company, TKO, responsible. Instead, he placed the blame on WWE’s fan base, alleging their fickle nature has undermined authentic wrestling entertainment.
“I don’t blame TKO, I blame you. You pathetic fickle fans, do it again. I hope you enjoy it. It’s your world. It’s your wrestling. It’s your entertainment. It’s your WWE. And we’re just living in it. It’s not a dream. it’s your reality. And you are the ones who ruined it.”
—Patrick Clark Jr., Former WWE Superstar
His passionate remarks reflect broader frustrations among former talent about fans’ shifting loyalties and how these shifts can reshape WWE’s atmosphere. By declaring the fans responsible for the direction wrestling has taken, Clark gave voice to a sentiment sometimes echoed by others in the pro-wrestling community, who see audience reactions as pivotal to performers’ success or failure.
What Comes Next for Rollins and WWE?
Seth Rollins, having recently justified his strategic partnership with Bronson Reed, now finds himself the center of both celebration and controversy. As Rollins carries the Mr. Money in the Bank contract, the attention from former superstars such as Patrick Clark Jr. and the scrutiny of fans and industry insiders put extra pressure on how his next moves will be received. With ongoing alliances involving Paul Heyman, Bron Breakker, and others, the dynamics of WWE storylines are certain to evolve further.
These developments underline the complex relationship between WWE’s narrative choices, its performers, and its audience, with the focus keyword
“Seth Rollins accused of stealing WWE gimmicks”
now sparking discussion at every level of fandom and industry analysis. The coming months may reveal whether this wave of critique alters the perception of Rollins’ legacy, or further cements his status as one of WWE’s most polarizing figures.
