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Ilja Dragunov Not Disappointed After Missing WWE WrestleMania 42; Carmelo Hayes Also Omitted
Ilja Dragunov and Carmelo Hayes were both notable omissions from the WWE WrestleMania 42 lineup, surprising many fans ahead of the big event. Dragunov, however, reportedly isn’t too disappointed by the setback and appears focused on using the time to continue building momentum and pursuing future opportunities within WWE.
Carmelo Hayes’ absence was also felt among the card’s missing names, leaving questions about upcoming storylines and championship contention as WWE looks ahead post-WrestleMania. Both performers remain key young talents whose next moves will be watched closely by fans and pundits alike.
Originally reported by Wrestling Inc.: https://www.wrestlinginc.com/2156407/wwe-wrestlemania-42-ilja-dragunov-carmelo-hayes-absence/.
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