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Ilja Dragunov WWE Return Update: Expected Back “Sooner Than Later”
Ilja Dragunov is reportedly expected to return to WWE “sooner than later,” according to Bryan Alvarez. Dragunov has not been seen in a WWE ring since competing in the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal on SmackDown prior to WrestleMania 42 and has been absent since April.
During his time away he has been staying active at Nattie and TJ Wilson’s Dungeon, training as recently as June 17 alongside his partner Leigh Laurel (formerly Jin Tala). A former NXT and NXT UK Champion, Dragunov captured the United States Championship from Sami Zayn in October 2025 before dropping it to Carmelo Hayes; the title is currently held by Trick Williams. No official return date has been announced.
Originally reported by Wrestling Observer: https://www.f4wonline.com/news/wwe/ilja-dragunov-wwe-return-update-exclusive/.
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