In an exclusive interview with PWMania.com, former WWE star and current PROGRESS Proteus Champion Donovan Dijak discussed his experiences working under Vince McMahon, including his decision to approach the former WWE Chairman directly after months of uncertainty surrounding his main roster career.
Dijak also reflected on his time as T-BAR in RETRIBUTION, why he doesn’t consider the faction a setback, and his contrasting experiences working with Triple H and Shawn Michaels in NXT. You can read the complete interview at this link.
Watch the full interview here:
Here are some highlights:
On entering Vince McMahon’s office uninvited:
“I just kind of went into Vince’s office uninvited.” Dijak revealed that his first conversation with McMahon did not go particularly well, although further discussions eventually helped create opportunities. He estimated having only six or seven substantial conversations with McMahon during two years on WWE’s main roster.
On whether RETRIBUTION negatively affected his career:
“People think of it like, ah, that tainted your career and it sent you on a downward spiral or whatever. That’s just not the case.” Dijak explained that he appreciated the opportunities and financial security WWE provided during the pandemic, despite the faction’s creative struggles. Reflecting on that period, he added: “I was fortunate to just have a job,”
During the interview, Dijak also discussed pitching his involvement in RETRIBUTION to McMahon, his experiences with Triple H and Shawn Michaels, his memorable rivalry with Keith Lee, and his ambitions as PROGRESS Proteus Champion. Read the full exclusive interview: https://www.pwmania.com/dijak-opens-up-on-wwe-creative-challenges-return-to-progress-wrestling
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