Donovan Dijak, the 6‑foot‑7, 270‑pound Massachusetts native who entered Major League Wrestling (MLW) more than two years ago, is speaking out about the importance of tag team wrestling. While many fans focus on singles competition, Dijak believes the tag team format offers a unique storytelling platform that is being overlooked in today’s wrestling landscape.
Tag team wrestling: a “lost art”
In an interview with OutKick Dropkick, Dijak described tag team wrestling as a “lost art” that can provide fans with a fresh experience. He explained that wrestlers often enter a tag match with a singles‑mindset, trying to prove themselves as individual competitors. That mindset, he said, can diminish the potential of a tag team bout, which requires a different psychology and teamwork.
“When you have that mindset, it can take away from a match because you get hyper‑focused on, ‘Let me show them how good I am as a singles wrestler,’” Dijak said. “Instead, you should embrace the unique story a tag team match can tell. It gives the crowd something completely different and valuable.”
New partnership with Josh Bishop
Dijak’s current tag team, The Skyscrapers, now pairs him with Josh Bishop after a previous run with Bishop Dyer. The duo is slated to face MLW World Heavyweight Champion Killer Kross and former UFC star Matt Riddle in an upcoming high‑stakes match. Dijak expressed confidence in Bishop’s abilities, calling him “an incredible dude, big, strong, exactly what you want in a tag team partner.”
“I’m very excited to help mold his future and give him the direction and instruction necessary for success against guys like Killer Kross and Matt Riddle,” Dijak said. He added that a victory could position both men for future world‑title opportunities.
MLW’s growth and broader reach
Beyond the in‑ring action, Dijak highlighted the promotion’s recent expansion. MLW has secured distribution deals with streaming services Tubi and Veeps, allowing the weekly show “Fusion” to be aired for free. The wrestler said the upward trajectory of the company was a key reason he joined MLW.
“I love being part of that growth. From the outside you can see the company’s goals and aspirations, and from the inside you see the pieces being put in place for a weekly show and larger viewership,” he explained. “We’ve sold out live events for three years straight, and now we’re on platforms that reach a national audience.”
Teaching the next generation
Dijak also runs a training academy in New England and offers an online course at DijakWrestling.com. He hopes to pass on the nuances of tag team psychology to younger wrestlers, emphasizing that understanding the distinct dynamics of a tag match can enhance both performer and fan experience.
He credited veteran Tommaso Ciampa for teaching him the psychological aspects of tag team competition and noted past partnerships with wrestlers such as Mace and Mikey Webb that helped shape his approach.
Looking ahead
With the upcoming showdown against Kross and Riddle, Dijak believes The Skyscrapers have a real chance to make a statement. “It’s exciting to see that come to fruition,” he said. “Being part of MLW’s ascent is incredibly important to me, and I look forward to continuing to elevate the tag team division for fans across the country.”
Original reporting: Fox News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
