Just over an hour ago, former ROH Star Donovan Dijak made his long anticipated WWE debut at an NXT Live Event in Largo, Florida, where he came out to face Aleister Black in tonight’s main event.
BREAKING: Donovan Dijak Makes NXT Debut at Live Event
Debut of @DonovanDijak at #NXTLargo. #FeastYourEyes #MainEvent pic.twitter.com/rNnpXx5u0Y
— Shaura Thomas (@bhsqueen03) September 24, 2017
So Donovan Dijak is here. ?#NXTLargo pic.twitter.com/9bGfaypNIU
— Alexis Boucher (@alexis_b82) September 24, 2017
Our main event. Um. I am excite. #NXTLargo pic.twitter.com/JeIRCMWPDR
— Alexis Boucher (@alexis_b82) September 24, 2017
Dijak made his name in Ring of Honor, where he won the promotion’s 2015 Top Prospects Tournament. He was also a member of the House of Truth stable, managed by Truth Martini. Dijak was also a member of Prince Nana’s embassy. He also wrestled for Chaotic Wrestling, and was their heavyweight champion in 2014.
Another new face, Mae Young Classic competitor Rhea Ripley, had her first singles match for NXT, facing fellow MYC participant, Bianca BelAir. Ripley had previously been a part of a 6-woman tag at an NXT Live Event in August, teaming with Ruby Riot and Zeda to face Mandy Rose, Vanessa Borne and Taynara Conti.
@NerdxFerguson is in ❤️❤️❤️! It’s @RheaRipley_WWE! #NXTLargo pic.twitter.com/MXGzEEJhfb
— Kent Klausner (@MichiKent83) September 24, 2017