On Tuesday, WWE announce Donovan Dijak has arrived in Orlando to begin training at the Performance Center.
WWE.com touted, “Combining heavy-hitting power with cat-like agility, Dijak’s explosive offense has won him admirers around the world. His ‘Feast Your Eyes’ knee-smash, meanwhile, has downed enough opponents to put Dijak on WWE’s radar with only four years’ experience.”
The 6-foot-7 grappler has wrestled primarily in the North East US since making his professional debut just four years ago. He won Ring of Honor’s Top Prospect Tournament back in 2015, has wrestled for EVOLVE, Germany’s wXw promotion and competed in Pro Wrestling Guerrilla’s Battle of Los Angeles tournament this past weekend.
With his size, agility and experience wrestling for the world’s top independent leagues, Dijak possesses characteristics that will serve him well in this new chapter of his career.
The news of Dijak’s arrival at the Performance Center comes just weeks after WWE announced the signing of another popular performer from the independent scene, Lio Rush.
Discussion: Are you familiar with Donovan Dijak? If so, what do you think about this signing?
Here are some reactions to the news of Dijak joining WWE:
WWE officially announcing Donovan Dijak's arrival.
After his matches in Beyond, wXw and elsewhere, he's earned it.
— MaffewBotchamaniaGuy (@Maffewgregg) September 5, 2017
Congrats to Donovan Dijak. Thanks for your contributions in EVOLVE this year! https://t.co/jQdl785VAk
— Gabe Sapolsky (@BookItGabe) September 5, 2017
WWE literally went out of their way to call Donovan Dijak a “Hoss” I’m dying
— Jack Jorgensen (@JackJorgensen14) September 5, 2017
Congratulations to @DonovanDijak on signing w/ #WWE. Talent w/ marketable size & athletic ability doesn't grow on trees. This is a big deal!
— Justin LaBar (@JustinLaBar) September 5, 2017
As he begins his @WWE journey, here's some of what you need to know about @DonovanDijak's career thus far: https://t.co/2HdqThwZuG https://t.co/px8NXLzHcr
— WWE on ESPN (@WWEonESPN) September 5, 2017