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‘I Need To Breathe’: Ilja Dragunov on Leaving WWE for AEW

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Photo Credit: WWE Ilja Dragunov explains his decision to leave WWE for AEW after his WrestleDream debut. Former WWE United States Champion Ilja Dragunov left the promotion in August 2026 after his contract expired. He chose not to renew, and…

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‘I Need To Breathe’: Ilja Dragunov on Leaving WWE for AEW

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