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ILJA DRAGUNOV
Disappointing update on Ilja Dragunov's WWE departure [REPORT] Fans of Ilja Dragunov were upset when he and WWE parted ways, and it does not appear that their woes will end anytime soon.
AUGUST 27 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
AJ Styles Doesn't Get Ilja Dragunov's WWE Exit: 'Very Sad' - Wrestling Inc. WWE Hall of Famer AJ Styles says he doesn't know nothing about Ilja Dragunov's WWE exit, nor does he understand it, referring to it as "very...
AUGUST 26 • WRESTLINGINC.COM
AEW's Tony Khan Addresses WWE Departure Of Ilja Dragunov: 'That's A Great Wrestler' - Wrestling Inc. AEW CEO Tony Khan has discussed potentially signing Ilja Dragunov, whose WWE contract recently expired, making him a free agent.
AUGUST 26 • WRESTLINGINC.COM
Personal Update: Released WWE Star Ilja Dragunov Like We've Never Seen Him Before WWE star Ilja Dragunov has been seen like we have never seen him before in a rare personal update. This update was posted by a person very close to him.
AUGUST 26 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
Ilja Dragunov shares first update following WWE exit Ilja Dragunov's departure from WWE was confirmed earlier this week, but the star himself hasn't commented on his exit from the company.
AUGUST 25 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
Kyle Fletcher: Another Match With Ilja Dragunov Excites Me - Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News Kyle Fletcher speaks on another potential match with Ilja Dragunov.
AUGUST 25 • FIGHTFUL.COM
AJ Styles Says He's Sad About Ilja Dragunov Leaving WWE - Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News Ilja Dragunov departed WWE last week, leaving the promotion after seven years.
AUGUST 24 • FIGHTFUL.COM
Tony Khan Isn't Sure About The Contract Status of Ilja Dragunov - Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News Ilja Dragunov has reportedly left WWE after his contract expired.
AUGUST 22 • FIGHTFUL.COM
Details On The Future Of Ilja Dragunov - Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News New details on where Ilja Dragunov could land next.
AUGUST 21 • FIGHTFUL.COM
08/21 Dot Net Weekly audio show: Barnett and Powell on Ilja Dragunov leaving WWE, Bronson Reed returning soon, WWE loading up Sunday Night's Main Event, Kenny Omega and Will Ospreay on AEW Dynamite - Pro Wrestling Dot Net By Jake Barnett (@jakebarnett) and...
AUGUST 21 • PROWRESTLING.NET
4 Replacements for Ilja Dragunov in WWE Ilja Dragunov's WWE departure has created an interesting opening on SmackDown's midcard.
AUGUST 21 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
UPDATE: Ilja Dragunov Exit; WWE Reportedly Negotiated To Retain There is a new update on the exit of Ilja Dragunov and it has a lot to do with WWE wanting to retain him. This might surprise a few fans.
AUGUST 21 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
Rumor Roundup: Dragunov leaves WWE, Sami Zayn injured, AEW contracts ending, more! Ilja Dragunov ending contract negotiations with WWE, Sami Zayn broken hand, John Cena Classic, Lil Yachty & more rumors.
AUGUST 21 • CAGESIDESEATS.COM
BREAKING: Reason Ilja Dragunov Left WWE - Report Everything fell through when it came time for Ilja Dragunov's return to the company. A report has detailed what happened.
AUGUST 21 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
MJF fires shots at Ilja Dragunov after his WWE departure gets confirmed AEW top star MJF took a jab at Ilja Dragunov right after his WWE exit was confirmed.
AUGUST 21 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
One top AEW star doesn't have nice things to say about Ilja Dragunov after his WWE exit Does this insult mean Dragunov is showing up as a big surprise at Wembley Stadium for AEW All In London?
AUGUST 20 • CAGESIDESEATS.COM
3 Reasons why Ilja Dragunov is leaving WWE In a surprising development, Ilja Dragunov is departing WWE. PWInsider broke the news, which has been confirmed by other outlets.
AUGUST 20 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
Ilja Dragunov reportedly exiting WWE - Pro Wrestling Dot Net By Jason Powell, ProWrestling.net Editor...
AUGUST 20 • PROWRESTLING.NET
Ilja Dragunov reportedly leaving WWE A sudden but not unsurprising end to a once-promising WWE run for the former NXT and U.S. champ.
AUGUST 20 • CAGESIDESEATS.COM
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