Ilja Dragunov Chose to Leave WWE as AEW Eyes Possible All In Debut
August 27, 2026
Ilja Dragunov didn’t get pushed out of WWE—he chose the exit after contract talks hit a wall. Now AEW is already circling, and there’s a...
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Ilja Dragunov is a Russian-German professional wrestler signed to WWE, where he competes on SmackDown. Known as “Unbesiegbar,” Dragunov is a former United States Champion, NXT Champion and NXT UK Champion recognized for his relentless, hard-hitting style. Follow Ringside News for the latest Ilja Dragunov news, rumors, match results and career updates.
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Ilja Dragunov
Ilja Dragunov is a Russian-German professional wrestler signed to WWE, where he competes on the SmackDown brand. Known as “Unbesiegbar,” meaning “Unbreakable,” Dragunov is a former United States Champion, NXT Champion and NXT UK Champion. Before WWE, he built his reputation in European wrestling through promotions including Westside Xtreme Wrestling and PROGRESS Wrestling.
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Ilja Dragunov Could Be in Line for a Big AEW Offer
August 25, 2026
Ilja Dragunov may have a serious AEW payday waiting for him if Tony Khan’s recent comments are any indication. That’s the latest speculation surrounding Dragunov...
AJ Styles Admits He Has No Idea What Happened With Ilja Dragunov in WWE
August 24, 2026
AJ Styles works for WWE, but even he apparently has no idea what happened with Ilja Dragunov. Styles admitted that Dragunov’s departure caught him off...
What Could Be Next for Ilja Dragunov After WWE Exit
August 21, 2026
More details are coming out about Ilja Dragunov’s future following his WWE exit, and people across the European wrestling scene are already trying to figure...
Where Things Stand With Ilja Dragunov’s Possible Move to AEW After WWE Exit
August 21, 2026
Ilja Dragunov is officially a free agent, and AEW is already being talked about as a possible next stop. The key thing right now, though,...
Jinder Mahal Clears Up WWE’s 90-Day Release Rule After Ilja Dragunov Exit
August 21, 2026
Jinder Mahal is clearing up one of the biggest misconceptions surrounding WWE releases, and he says the infamous “90-day non-compete clause” isn’t actually a non-compete...
Real Reason WWE Stopped Using Ilja Dragunov Before His Exit
August 21, 2026
Ilja Dragunov didn’t simply disappear because WWE had nothing for him. The decision to stop using him was reportedly made all the way back in...
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Original Plans for Ilja Dragunov Before His WWE Exit Revealed
August 20, 2026
Ilja Dragunov apparently wasn’t supposed to spend the rest of his WWE run sitting at home. WWE had plans to bring him back to television...
Ilja Dragunov and WWE Were ‘Strongly Negotiating’ a Return Before His Exit
August 20, 2026
Ilja Dragunov apparently didn’t spend his final months in WWE simply waiting for his contract to run out. As recently as June, he and WWE...
New Details Emerge on Ilja Dragunov’s Decision to Leave WWE
August 20, 2026
WWE apparently wasn’t ready to give up on Ilja Dragunov, but the former United States Champion was ready to give up on WWE. According to...
Ilja Dragunov Moved to WWE Alumni Section Following Departure
August 20, 2026
WWE wasted absolutely no time with Ilja Dragunov. Immediately after his reported exit, he’s already been moved to the Alumni section of WWE’s website. According...
Ilja Dragunov Done With WWE After Contract Expires
August 20, 2026
Ilja Dragunov disappeared from WWE television after WrestleMania and never came back. Now we know why that return may never have happened at all. According...
Jin Tala Reveals How She Started Dating Ilja Dragunov
August 20, 2026
Jin Tala went into the WWE Performance Center with one dating rule already drilled into her head: don’t date another wrestler. Then Ilja Dragunov told...
Reason Behind Ilja Dragunov’s WWE TV Absence Revealed
August 17, 2026
Ilja Dragunov has basically vanished from WWE television since WrestleMania, and there may finally be an explanation for why. WWE’s growing obsession with numbers and...
Ilja Dragunov WWE Contract Story Is Completely False
August 14, 2026
Update: August 20, 2026: Well, the guy guessed right. PWInsider has confirmed that Ilja Dragunov’s WWE contract expired, and WWE wasted no time moving his...
Where Things Stand on Potential Ilja Dragunov vs. Gunther Feud in WWE
July 7, 2026
Ilja Dragunov may be on his way back to WWE television soon, but fans hoping he immediately walks into a war with Gunther probably need...
Ilja Dragunov’s WWE Return Status Amid Television Absence
June 30, 2026
Ilja Dragunov has been missing from WWE television for months, but it sounds like fans may not have to wait much longer. After disappearing from...
WWE Allegedly Doesn’t See Ilja Dragunov As A Top Guy
June 6, 2026
Ilja Dragunov has been missing from WWE television, and that has left fans wondering why someone with his intensity and in-ring ability is not being...
Ilja Dragunov’s WWE Status After Absence From TV
June 3, 2026
Ilja Dragunov has been absent from WWE television since WrestleMania, and fans are still wondering why one of the company’s most intense performers has seemingly...
Ilja Dragunov Defends Brock Lesnar No-Selling His Chops at WWE Royal Rumble
April 29, 2026
Ilja Dragunov is finally addressing the reaction to his brief but heavily discussed spot with Brock Lesnar at the 2026 WWE Royal Rumble 2026, and...
Backstage Reaction to Brock Lesnar’s No-Selling Ilja Dragunov in Royal Rumble Spot
February 7, 2026
A brief Royal Rumble moment between Brock Lesnar and Ilja Dragunov is drawing mixed reactions online and backstage—just not for the reasons fans might expect....
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Ilja Dragunov in WWE
Ilja Dragunov competes for WWE on SmackDown, where his uncompromising style has helped him capture the United States Championship after previous reigns as NXT Champion and NXT UK Champion.
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