AEW4h agoWednesday, October 21, 2026

Ilja Dragunov Reveals Why He Was Able to Keep His Name After WWE Exit

Originally reported byRingside News (AEW)

Ilja Dragunov didn’t have to leave his identity behind when he walked out of WWE. Unlike plenty of wrestlers who have been forced to rebrand after leaving the company, Dragunov was able to take his name straight to AEW with…

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