In a post on his official Twitter account, WWE NXT superstar The Velveteen Dream challenged the company to pay him what he is worth, otherwise there will be no further appearances from him.

I Know My Worth.
The past year I’ve created a special atmosphere at NXTTAKEOVER.

Until WE* can come 2 an agreement as 2 what MY WORTH actually is, there won’t be any appearances or performances from
“The Velveteen DREAM” or
my likeness.

~ Thank U

— The DREAM (@VelveteenWWE) January 21, 2019