Former WWE star Donovan Dijak made a thunderous debut in Major League Wrestling (MLW), sending shockwaves through the promotion and the wrestling world.
A highly anticipated moment electrified the wrestling scene on Thursday night as Donovan Dijak, the colossal former WWE star, made his sensational debut in Major League Wrestling (MLW). The countdown to "doomsday" promoted by MLW expired with a resounding thud as Dijak emerged from the shadows, flanked by his enigmatic manager Saint Laurent.
The 6-foot-7 behemoth unleashed a torrent of destruction upon any who dared to cross his path, mocking their fallen corpses as he asserted his dominance. In an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital hours after his explosive debut, Dijak hailed the flawless execution of his grand entrance and the impressive presentation that preceded it.
Donovan Dijak Makes Major Impact in Major League Wrestling Debut
"The execution was flawless. I was very happy with the presentation and everything that was kind of laid out for me beforehand," Dijak exclaimed. He praised the captivating video montage that accompanied his walk to the ring, marveling at its astonishing turnaround time.
"I was totally blown away with that turnaround. The video looked amazing too for such a short turnaround. I thought that was incredibly impressive for it to be sort of TV ready within minutes. I was just super blown away," he enthused.
Donovan Dijak Makes Major Impact in Major League Wrestling Debut
Dijak's debut came just months after his departure from WWE, where he had a remarkable run in NXT and was drafted to "Raw." Since then, he has embarked on a journey in the independent wrestling circuit, now finding a new home in the prestigious MLW.
Established in 2017 by former WWE writer Court Bauer, MLW boasts a long line of renowned pro wrestlers who have graced its roster, including Alex Shelley, Austin Aries, Lexis King, Francine, Gangrel, and many more. The current roster is equally impressive, featuring established talents like KENTA, Matt Riddle, Bobby Fish, and The Andersons.
It is the level of prestige and trust instilled in him that drew Dijak to MLW. For the first time in his career, he was presented with a clear plan from the outset.
"This is the first time where I got really sort of a set in stone answer even before we began," Dijak explained. "I'm 37 years old. I don't have a ton of time left in my career to be kind of hoping and praying that my hard work goes rewarded."
"So, to know right from the get-go that this is going to be the presentation, this is how it's going to look, and 'We need you to fill your end of the bargain.' Well, that's something that I could really dive headfirst into because I know what I can bring to the table," he added.
Dijak declined to disclose the number of shows he has committed to for MLW, but he expressed his enthusiasm for the upcoming Fightland event in Atlanta on September 14. He also has his sights set on the MLW world heavyweight championship, currently held by legendary Japanese wrestler Satoshi Kojima.
"I'm going to continue what I always do and that's have the best matches in the world and have the best match on any given night on any given platform," Dijak declared. "That's what I've done on every show that I've ever been on for the past decade of my career. That's not going to change anytime soon."
MLW is confident that they have secured a talent capable of delivering exceptional matches and elevating the promotion to new heights. Dijak's debut was a resounding success, and it remains to be seen what other feats he will accomplish in the world of Major League Wrestling.
