Ilja Dragunov Comments On Brock Lesnar No-Selling Chops
“Ilja Dragunov was asked about Lesnar’s no sell and fans being upset on his behalf.— Ilja Dragunov
Ilja Dragunov made his debut in All Elite Wrestling at the WrestleDream pay-per-view event. Renee Paquette introduced him to the live audience, which reacted positively to the former WWE performer.
Dragunov did not compete at WrestleDream. He is scheduled to have his first match in the promotion on the upcoming episode of Dynamite.
In a recent interview, Dragunov addressed his contract negotiations with WWE. He chose not to criticize the company and instead provided measured comments about the discussions and his decision not to renew his deal.
WWE reduces its roster following WrestleMania each year. This year the company requested that multiple talents accept a 50 percent pay reduction to remain under contract.
Several performers who declined the pay cut were released from WWE. Among them, the group formerly known as New Day in WWE rejected the offer and were subsequently let go.
That group debuted in AEW at the All In event held in Wembley Stadium. They captured the AEW World Trios Championships on the same day in partnership with Swerve Strickland.
Story timeline · 11 reports
- Ilja Dragunov On Whether He Reached Out to Other Promotions Apart from AEW Following WWE Exit, When He Signed With AEW & MoreHelwani asked Ilja whether he reached out to other promotions apart from AEW after his WWE exit.
- Ilja Dragunov reflects on Lesnar Rumble momentFormer WWE star Ilja Dragunov discussed the memorable 2026 Royal Rumble segment where Brock Lesnar no-sold his chops and quickly eliminated him.
- On the Record: Ilja Dragunov Opens Up On Why He Was Able to Keep His Name After WWE ExitThe latest: he’d already spent his entire independent career wrestling under that name, Dragunov explained.
- Ilja Dragunov Breaks Silence On Infamous Brock Lesnar Incident (WWE News)Per WhatCulture.com: with some wrestling the audience taking umbrage at the interaction between Ilja Dragunov and Brock Lesnar at this year's Royal Rumble.
- On the Record: Ilja Dragunov Opens Up On How He Really Felt About Brock Lesnar’s WWE Royal Rumble No-SellThe latest: 0 Ilja Dragunov has finally addressed the backlash over his interaction with Brock Lesnar at the WWE Royal Rumble.
- Ilja Dragunov Comments on WWE TalksIlja Dragunov joined AEW at WrestleDream and addressed his recent contract negotiations with WWE in a positive manner.
- Why Ilja Dragunov Only Negotiated With AEW After His WWE ExitPer Ringside News: speaking on The Ariel Helwani Show , Dragunov was asked whether he had conversations with any other wrestling companies after his WWE…
- On the Record: Ilja Dragunov Explains Why His WWE Contract Negotiations Went NowhereSpeaking on The Ariel Helwani Show , Dragunov was specifically asked why the audience didn’t see him on WWE television between his final match in April and his…
- On the Record: Ilja Dragunov Opens Up On WWE Tried to Keep Him Before AEW MoveThe latest: speaking on The Ariel Helwani Show , Dragunov was asked whether he already knew his WWE run was coming to an end when he competed in the Andre the…
- On the Record: Ilja Dragunov Opens Up On Why He Chose AEW After WWE ExitDragunov didn’t specifically blame WWE or point to one particular issue that made him leave.
Source: Fightful
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