In the ongoing battle against the debilitating effects of concussions in sports, a significant gesture has emerged from within the WWE.
Dominik Dijakovic, better known as Dijak during his tenure in NXT, has announced his decision to donate his brain for Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) research.
This revelation underscores the growing concern surrounding head injuries and the earnest efforts to mitigate their impact.
Dijakovic’s journey in professional wrestling commenced in 2013, steering through the realm of independent circuits before securing a contract with WWE in 2017.
Agreed. I pledged my brain 9 years ago. Wrestlers click here if interested or hit up @ChrisNowinski1 or @ConcussionLF for more info. https://t.co/ZtnyUbzimc
— DIJAK (@DijakWWE) March 28, 2024
While his stint on the main roster as T-Bar within the ill-fated faction RETRIBUTION yielded mixed results, his resurgence in NXT has catapulted him to stardom, culminating in a recent victory over Shawn Spears in a singles bout.
The decision to pledge his brain for research was sparked by a tweet from the Dark Puroresu Flowsion account, highlighting Rob Van Dam’s commitment to brain donation and advocating for more wrestlers to follow suit.
Dijakovic promptly echoed his intention to contribute, along with providing a resource for those interested in participating:
“Agreed. I pledged my brain 9 years ago. Wrestlers click here if interested or hit up @ChrisNowinski1 or @ConcussionLF for more info,”
he conveyed.
Lmao COOK THEM
— DIJAK (@DijakWWE) March 23, 2024
Support for WWE’s The Rock Amidst Controversy
Meanwhile, amidst the fervent build-up to WrestleMania, Dijakovic extended support to wrestling icon The Rock amid a storm of controversy.
The Rock’s recent feud with Seth Rollins and Cody Rhodes has charmed audiences, punctuated by a savage assault on The American Nightmare during a recent episode of WWE RAW.
Speculation surfaced regarding backstage discontent over The Rock’s liberal use of expletives in his promos, both on live television and social media platforms, following his heel turn at the WrestleMania Kickoff press conference in Las Vegas.
Dispelling these rumors, The Rock vehemently denied any discord with fellow talent in an unfiltered response. Dijakovic, in turn, rallied behind The People’s Champion, urging him to confront detractors head-on.
Future Prospects for Dijakovic in WWE
As Dijakovic continues to carve out an impressive career trajectory within WWE, one notable accolade has thus far eluded him: championship gold.
With 2024 unfolding, speculation mounts as to whether the seasoned veteran will finally clinch his maiden title triumph under the WWE banner.
