Ilja Dragunov Calls Emotional Expression Wrestling's Toughest Element
“It is definitely the part of expressing yourself. It is the vocality. It is the expressions. This part of portraying what you’re doing is at times much harder than any move that you can do.— Ilja Dragunov
Ilja Dragunov has identified emotional expression as the most demanding aspect of professional wrestling. He considers the expressive elements more challenging than executing physical moves.
Dragunov highlighted vocality and facial expressions as key components that require significant effort. He noted that portraying reactions during matches creates substantial pressure on the body.
The performer emphasized the need to scream during strikes or when receiving them. He described maintaining constant awareness of the audience while focusing on the in-ring action as extremely tiring.
According to Dragunov, wrestling involves more than performing impressive maneuvers. It centers on reacting authentically to events in the match and showing personal change throughout the performance.
He characterized this emotional and physical exhaustion as the true demanding part of the industry. Dragunov has consistently incorporated strong expressiveness throughout his career.
Source: Fightful
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