June 29, 2024, marked a pivotal moment for Dijak as he transitioned from a WWE superstar to a free agent, signaling the end of nearly seven years with the company. The former “WWE NXT” standout, who had recently been drafted back to “WWE Raw,” shared the news of his departure via his social media accounts, revealing that his contract officially expired on June 28.
For many fans and colleagues, Dijak’s exit seemed sudden and unexpected. However, in a candid interview with Fightful, Dijak disclosed that he had anticipated this outcome well before it was publicly known. The realization struck him during the 2024 WWE draft when he learned he was being moved to “Raw.”
“The second I heard those words, everything clicked together for me. My brain connected all the dots, and I go, ‘I am so screwed right now. I am so f***ing screwed,'” Dijak recounted. This moment of clarity led him to foresee the impending end of his WWE tenure, as he pieced together the implications of the draft and his contract’s expiration.
Dijak vividly described his immediate reaction, saying, “I’m live-tweeting everyone, and I’m texting everyone, I’m saying, ‘I think I’m completely screwed right now.’ I’m connecting all these dots, I’m going, ‘my contract is up in one month, they’re going to call me up in the supplemental draft. That means they don’t have anything for me, that means I’m going to come down to the wire, that means they’re going to either try to bend me over the barrel or just fire me altogether and I’m just connecting all these dots.'”
As Dijak processed this realization, a wave of mixed emotions washed over him. While his fellow “NXT” roster members celebrated his draft to “Raw,” he privately grappled with the knowledge that this likely signaled his final days in the WWE locker room. The bittersweet moment underscored the dichotomy between public perception and personal reality.
Reflecting on his WWE journey, Dijak acknowledged the successes and challenges he faced. After a strong run on “NXT,” where he showcased his remarkable in-ring skills and earned a dedicated fan base, his transition to “Raw” presented new hurdles. Despite his best efforts, he struggled to find consistent creative direction, leading to frustration and uncertainty about his future.
The 2024 draft became the turning point, solidifying his concerns about his standing within the company. Dijak’s candid admission highlights the often harsh realities of professional wrestling, where career trajectories can shift dramatically with little warning.
Now, as a free agent, Dijak embarks on a new chapter, armed with the experience and resilience gained from his WWE tenure. His departure from the company opens the door to myriad possibilities, both within the wrestling world and beyond. Whether he continues to ply his trade in other promotions or explores opportunities outside of wrestling, Dijak’s journey is far from over.
Fans eagerly await his next move, hopeful that his undeniable talent and passion for the sport will lead him to new heights. As Dijak steps into this new phase of his career, the lessons learned and the connections made during his time in WWE will undoubtedly shape his future endeavors.
