This is actually a normal part of how YouTube validates views. Temporarily slowing down or even freezing a video's view count is expected, here are more details about why this happens and how it works: https://goo.gl/S7DIry
To clarify, any revenue earned prior to being removed will still be paid out through your AdSense account based on the standard payment thresholds. If you're below $100, you can close your AdSense account to get paid: https://goo.gl/2onpt6 . Hope this helps.