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Ilja Dragunov Departs WWE After Contract Expiration
20 Aug
Summary
- Ilja Dragunov's WWE contract expired, and his profile was moved to alumni.
- He previously held both NXT and NXT UK Championship titles.
- A torn ACL injury sidelined him for a year prior to his return.
Ilja Dragunov's tenure with WWE has concluded as his contract expired, leading to his profile's relocation to the alumni section. He initially joined WWE in February 2019, quickly establishing himself as a formidable competitor in NXT UK, where he became champion.
Following an injury, Dragunov returned to NXT in September 2022 and later achieved a historic milestone by winning the NXT Championship in September 2023, making him the first to hold both NXT and NXT UK titles. His NXT Championship reign concluded in April 2024.
He was then promoted to the Raw brand but a significant torn ACL injury resulted in a year-long hiatus. Upon his return, Dragunov captured the WWE United States Championship in October 2025. His last televised appearance was in the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal earlier this year.
