Ilja Dragunov Debuts As All Elite At WrestleDream
AEW shared a new vignette on Friday evening highlighting the upcoming arrival of Ilja Dragunov. The teaser shows Dragunov engaged in training and conducting, along with several shots of a metronome.
The vignette follows a similar style to one previously aired on AEW Collision. It continues to build anticipation for Dragunov's debut with the promotion.
Reports from September 14 indicated that Dragunov is set to join AEW.
Story timeline · 13 reports
- Title Changes Hands as Ilja Dragunov Betrays WWE — AEW WrestleDreamNew details are emerging on this story from Bleeding Cool News: AEW WrestleDream.
- Ilja Dragunov Debuts for AEW at WrestleDream 2026Ilja Dragunov has officially joined All Elite Wrestling.
- Ilja Dragunov Debuts as New AEW Signer at WrestleDreamIlja Dragunov made his AEW debut right after Hangman Page, Bandido and Brody King won the World Trios Titles at WrestleDream in Orlando.
- Ilja Dragunov officially joins AEWIlja Dragunov made his AEW debut at WrestleDream in Orlando on October 17 as Renee Paquette introduced him ahead of the final two matches.
- On the Record: Tony Khan Confirms Ilja Dragunov’s AEW Signing Following WrestleDream DebutThe latest: khan posted the official All Elite graphic featuring Dragunov, confirming that the former WWE star is now part of AEW’s roster.
- Ilja Dragunov Signs With AEW, Debuts At WrestleDreamFormer WWE United States Champion Ilja Dragunov made his surprise AEW debut at the conclusion of the 2026 WrestleDream event in Orlando.
- Ilja Dragunov Signs With AEWDuring a break in the action at AEW's 2026 WrestleDream pay-per-view, Renee Paquette introduced Ilja Dragunov as the newest signee.
- Ilja Dragunov Makes Official AEW Debut at WrestleDream 2026The big moment came when Renee Paquette introduced Dragunov to the crowd.
- AEW’s New Ilja Dragunov Teaser Has WrestleDream in Focus0 AEW has released another cryptic teaser ahead of Ilja Dragunov‘s expected arrival.
- AEW Drops Major Ilja Dragunov Tease Ahead of WrestleDreamPer Ringside News: the presentation follows the same mysterious style AEW previously used to tease Dragunov’s arrival, but this time the company added another…
- AEW Releases New Ilja Dragunov Arrival TeaserAEW shared a fresh vignette on Friday teasing the upcoming debut of Ilja Dragunov.
- Ilja Dragunov Signs With AEWIlja Dragunov has signed a contract with All Elite Wrestling after resolving his visa issues.
Source: Wrestling Inc
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