Ilja Dragunov Calls WrestleDream Crowd Reaction Overwhelming
“I would say very, very overwhelming. It’s a new breath of fresh air for me. It is a totally new environment for me. But the way I’ve got welcomed here, it only feels plainly right.— Ilja Dragunov
Ilja Dragunov signed with All Elite Wrestling and made his debut at the 2026 WrestleDream pay-per-view event.
Following the show, he participated in the post-event media scrum alongside Renee Paquette and AEW President Tony Khan.
Dragunov described the crowd reaction at WrestleDream as very overwhelming. He called it a new breath of fresh air and a totally new environment for him.
He added that the welcome he received in the promotion made the move feel plainly right.
When asked about potential opponents in AEW, Dragunov provided his thoughts on who he wants to face in the ring.
Dragunov had been with WWE since 2019 before choosing free agency instead of returning to the company.
Source: Fightful
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