Former Retribution member Donovan Dijak departed WWE final week following the expiration of his contract. Within the days since, Dijak has wasted no time, lining up a number of bookings on the impartial scene. That features an look this Thursday, July 4, for Past Wrestling’s Americanrana ’24. To advertise the present, Dijak invoked a moniker belonging to WWE star Cody Rhodes (by way of X), calling himself the brand new “American Nightmare.”
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Have a look at me, take a look at me @CodyRhodes
I am the American Nightmare now. https://t.co/Zl0Me26vQ9
— DIJAK (@DijakWWE) July 2, 2024
Dijak rapidly adopted the publish up with some clarification, letting readers know that he and Rhodes are associates and he was making the reference as a joke. Rhodes and Dijak wrestled each other a number of instances on the impartial scene in 2017, shortly earlier than Dijak arrived in WWE. Nonetheless, the 2 by no means locked up onscreen whereas within the firm collectively.
Since his WWE departure grew to become official, Dijak has already begun making indie appearances. Moreover, Dijak was noticed backstage at AEW Forbidden Door, fueling rumors that he could draw curiosity from the promotion. TNA Wrestling inventive determine Tommy Dreamer has already spoken brazenly about being concerned with Dijak, making it probably that the wrestler lands in one of many two corporations.
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In the meantime, Rhodes is staying busy along with his place because the Undisputed WWE Champion. Final Friday on “WWE SmackDown,” Rhodes continued his conflict with the present iteration of The Bloodline, however was escorted away from Madison Sq. Backyard after the opening phase. It has been rumored that Rhodes will face Solo Sikoa in the principle occasion at WWE SummerSlam subsequent month, however that has but to be made official.
