Ilja Dragunov leaves WWE after 7 years

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Ilja Dragunov has left WWE after 7 years, a significant roster loss. He had main event potential and a ready-made feud with GUNTHER. AEW speculation for All In London. This opens up free agent market.

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Updated Aug 21, 2026

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