Ex-WWE Star Velveteen Dream Cashes In on Controversial Mugshot T-Shirt Despite Backlash

Velveteen Dream is no stranger to controversy, but his latest move has the wrestling world fired up.

After showing up at an MCW wrestling event wearing a T-shirt featuring mugshots of wrestling legends with the phrase “Guilty by Association,” Dream has now put the shirt up for sale—despite the massive backlash it has received.

The front of the shirt includes mugshots of Vince McMahon, Donald Trump, Booker T, Liv Morgan, Ric Flair, Roman Reigns, Andre the Giant, Brock Lesnar, Eddie Guerrero, Scott Hall, Chris Jericho, and even himself. Some fans saw it as a statement on wrestling’s history with controversy, while others found it outright offensive—especially since some of the wrestlers on the shirt, like Guerrero and Andre, have passed away.

Rather than addressing the criticism, Dream doubled down, taking to Instagram to promote the T-shirt as official merch. He posted several photos of himself wearing it at the event with the caption: *“GUILTY BY ASSOCIATION MERCH AVAILABLE #Heel”

The reaction has been overwhelmingly negative, with many on social media calling the shirt “disrespectful” and “a cheap attempt at getting attention.” Some fans believe Dream is trying to capitalize on wrestling’s most controversial moments to remain relevant after his fall from grace. Others think it’s in poor taste to include deceased wrestlers in a design meant to push an edgy persona.

Dream’s return to wrestling has already been met with skepticism, and this latest move isn’t helping his case. While some wrestlers lean into controversy to build their character, many feel Dream crossed the line by using real-life legal troubles and personal struggles to sell merchandise.