Dijak is leaving WWE: ‘They never made me a single offer’

Donovan Dijak (formerly T-BAR of RETRIBUTION) was drafted from NXT to Raw at the end of April, but he’s done nothing on WWE television in the subsequent two months. Meanwhile, the rumor mill indicated that his WWE contract was set to expire at the end of June, and that WWE had yet to make him an offer.

The man himself has taken to social media this morning to confirm that his WWE contract is about to expire and he will be a free agent as of this weekend. He says WWE never negotiated with him about staying, and then informed him very late in the process that his contract will not be renewed:

“Here’s the truth,

WWE never negotiated with me. We attempted to negotiate and they stonewalled us. They never made me a single offer, then they informed me they would not renew my contract at the eleventh hour. 2 months ago I was in one of the best matches in NXT history, and a top match of Wrestlemania weekend. On that day, a top executive in WWE told me I was ‘crushing it.’ I was slated to feud for the NXT title but I got called up to RAW instead. I consistently outperformed everyone’s expectations, especially throughout 2023 and early 2024. I never complained about anything or was difficult to work with. I tirelessly pitched ideas to anyone who would listen, as recently as the day before I was notified. I never once missed a booking, and I was injured 1 time in 7 years for 3 months. I’m thankful, disappointed, but also excited. This has lit a fire under me to relentlessly prove myself to the world. All I ever wanted was a fair shot and now I have the opportunity to go out and take it. That’s enough talk, now it’s time to Do or Dijak.

My last day under a WWE contract is June 28, 2024.
Bookings/Interviews: [email protected]

Get ready to Feast Your Fucking Eyes.

Donovan Dijak”

WWE has shown a willingness to blur the lines of reality when it comes to using a wrestler’s contract status as part of its storylines, but given Dijak’s complete lack of TV time, there isn’t much reason to think this is a work right now.

What’s your reaction to Dijak’s announcement about his exit from WWE, Cagesiders?