Although Retribution is yet to reveal the identities of all members, a few major names have been unleashed, and one of them is Dominik Dijakovic, who has been threatening the RAW roster and obliterating everything in his path. There is no doubt that Dijakovic is going to be a key member if Retribution wants to dominate for a long time.
The 33-year-old spent over three years in the developmental brand before getting the main roster call-up. He was one of the popular names during his stay in NXT. Now, as T-Bar, Dijakovic has a chance to cause havoc on Monday Night Raw.
10 He Is 6 Feet 7 Inches Tall
In the early days of professional wrestling, big men ruled this business because it was a prerequisite to succeed. Over the years, the business model changed and smaller guys started to emerge in the main event scene. Today, not many gigantic figures are left in WWE.
Braun Strowman is the most notable big man in WWE, but Dijakovic isn't very far away. His billed height is six feet and seven inches, which is the same height as Hulk Hogan in his prime. Dijakovic also weighs 270 pounds, making him one of the tallest figures in Retribution.
9 He Is Known As T-Bar Now
After graduating from NXT, some Superstars change not only gimmicks but also names, and it has also happened to Dijakovic, who is now called T-Bar. Moreover, he has shaved his head to reveal a completely new look.
Some members of Retribution disclosed their new names a few weeks ago. While Dijakovic is now T-Bar, Dio Maddin is now Mace, and Shane Thorne is known as Slapjack.
8 Had First Tryout In 2013
Djokovic's first WWE tryout was in June 2013 when he didn't have any experience in the squared circle. He tried his luck in Florida Championship Wrestling but failed to grab a WWE contract.
Realizing his potential in professional wrestling, he eventually made his wrestling debut a few months later in the independent circuit. After gaining experience of nearly four years, Dijakovic finally signed with WWE and was assigned to NXT in 2017.
7 He Is Married
While many WWE Superstars are public about their personal lives, especially if two Superstars date each other, Dominik Dijakovic isn't one of them. The Retribution member is a private person, and he doesn't share personal pictures on social media.
The 33-year-old is a married man, and he has been married for four years. His wife's name is Ashley Dijak, who doesn't have any wrestling background.
6 Dijakovic Wrestled In ROH
While Dijakovic made his professional wrestling debut in 2013, he made a name for himself in ROH, where he started working in 2014. After signing for ROH, he had a stupendous run of three years.
He didn't win any title in ROH, but he won the Top Prospect Tournament and faced some top stars there. Besides ROH, he wrestled for Chaotic Wrestling simultaneously.
5 Dijakovic Has A Bachelor's Degree
While WWE hires talents with different athletic backgrounds, some Superstars also have a great track record in the academic. WWE has had college-educated Superstars with a Bachelor's degree as well as a Master's degree, and Dijakovic is one of them.
Dijakovic was born in Lunenburg, Massachusetts, where he attended his school. After graduating from Lunenburg High School, he decided to pursue a Bachelor's degree. Although he changed his college, he ended up getting a Bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Bridgewater State University back in 2010.
4 Dijakovic Played Football & Basketball
Well, being a top-level athlete is certainly key to be a WWE Superstar, considering the physicality as well as the number of days they spend on the road. A great athlete adapts and excels well in the squared circle.
With that in mind, Dijakovic is a gifted performer in the ring, owing to his excellent athletic background. He earned many accolades to his name in college, and he was also picked in the senior season of NCAA Division III Football. While studying at Bridgewater State University, he represented the football team and the basketball team at the highest level.
3 Worked In Several Different Jobs Before Pursuing Wrestling
Before starting his career as a professional wrestler, Dijakovic worked in several different sectors doing several different jobs for living. During an interview with WWE, Dijakovic opened up about his life before wrestling. The man from Retribution worked in the retail, farm, as a security guard, and even sold dog food. He simultaneously did three jobs to make ends meet.
After getting the criminal justice degree, he also worked as a criminal defense investigator.
2 Yet To Win A Title In WWE
Dominik Dijakovic was a huge talent in NXT, but he didn't win a gold, although he came close to winning it in the black and yellow brand. Staying in NXT for three years, he had faced many big names of the brand.
He was part of the Team Ciampa at NXT Takeover: WarGames last year, where his team beat Undisputed Era. Furthermore, he also challenged both the NXT North American Championship and NXT Championship but never succeeded in wearing either of those belts.
1 Faced Keith Lee & Karrion Kross In NXT
This year has been the best year of Dijakovic's WWE career because he has shown his talent by producing some awe-inspiring matches. Other than getting drafted to the main roster and arriving on the scene with Retribution, he has had matches against the two biggest stars of the developmental brand.
Dijakovic faced Karrion Kross, who terrorized NXT since his arrival. He also wrestled Keith Lee in a Winner Takes All match a few months ago.