A shocking breakup with WWE
Many WWE fans were shocked when Dijak quit, especially since he had just been picked up in the 2024 WWE Draft. Even though WWE picked him, they hadn’t used him yet, which made his fans wonder and worry. Since then, Dijak has been honest about his last days at the company, showing the personal and professional struggle he was going through.
The Draft and the Problem of Dijak
The previous member of Retribution left after being called up to the RAW roster in the 2024 WWE Draft, which seemed like a risky move at the time. Dijak was in a tough spot because he hadn’t been on the show and was thinking about what could have happened if WWE had made a clear plan for him. During his time on the team, it was clear that he was dedicated to the players and ready to try anything to win over fans.
In an interview with Fightful, Dijak talked about the time he knew his job was in danger. He talked about how the draft made him feel right away and the struggle that followed.
Getting a sense of gravity
“I’m sitting there while the draft is going on.” The draft is a shot. There’s confusion about what’s going on. Keeping an eye on the names. God and the devil are on my shoulder. I’m part of the time acting grumpy because I thought it would be funny. Why should I stand up and cheer? I’m telling myself, “You’ve been told there are plans for you to be in the main event for the NXT Championship.” Also, your lease ends in about a month. “Do you want to stay in NXT with Trick and have this cool feud?” is the question that keeps going through my mind. Will they keep you on in NXT? That will be a strange and awkward thing to say. Yes, you still have a deal with the main squad. It’s a strange middle ground.
“I watch as the names are read off.” I think, “Uh oh,” as they keep going. I believe that the longer this goes on, the more likely it is that I will be in the extra draft. This is it for me if I make it to the extra pick. It only means “not interested.” Keeping an eye on the names. At the last name, they say, “Maybe if it’s on TV, it can be saved.” The last name sounds like Blair Davenport. Claps from everyone. “Please stay in NXT.” Someone was making announcements and said, “We have one more announcement.”
The Moment When You Realize It
“As soon as I heard those words, I realized I was in a lot of trouble.” I texted all of my friends or my wife and said, “I think I’m truly screwed.” I’m putting the pieces together. They’re going to call me up in the extra draft, which means they don’t have anything for me. It’s going to be down to the wire, and they’re either going to fire me or put me under a lot of pressure. I’m putting these pieces together. At the same time, cameras are watching me, so I have to act like I’m okay. I guess I am, since they are cheering for me and backing me. “These people don’t know what I know,” I thought. They might have had the skills, but not the faith.
“I did more than just go to NXT.” I went back to the Center for Performance. That’s where I live. I fly down to the PC for weeks at a time to learn with other people, teach younger kids, and help out. I’m all for living at the Performance Center. All of them really want the best for me. I’m thinking, “I’m screwed.” That’s what I try to do. “You’re on Raw.” There could be a plan. I go to the first Raw. The sheet doesn’t have anything on it. You begin to play the WWE game. “Perhaps this is it.” You think about it more deeply the more you try to explain it. “Yes, you’re fucked.”
Doubts about the future
People in the wrestling world are now guessing what will happen with Dijak. There is still no word on whether Tony Khan or any other important organizer will offer him a big deal. At the moment, Michin is the only member of Retribution still working in WWE. Mustafa Ali, Mace, and now T-Bar are all looking for new jobs. Dijak’s story shows how dangerous professional wrestling jobs can be and how strong people have to be to make it through them.
Fans and people who work in the industry will be eagerly anticipating Dijak’s next move, as he could become a free agent and see where his skills will be showcased next.
