Ilja Dragunov Set For AEW In-Ring Debut
Ilja Dragunov has signed with All Elite Wrestling. The signing was announced during the 2026 WrestleDream pay-per-view event.
Following the announcement, Dragunov participated in the WrestleDream post-event media scrum alongside Renee Paquette and AEW President Tony Khan.
During the scrum, an agreement was reached for Dragunov to make his in-ring debut for the promotion.
The debut is scheduled for the October 21 episode of Dynamite, which will take place at the Watsco Center in Coral Gables, Florida.
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- Ilja Dragunov’s AEW In-Ring Debut Date and Location RevealedThe latest: the announcement came during the WrestleDream post-show media scrum , where Dragunov appeared alongside AEW President Tony Khan and Renee Paquette.
Source: Fightful
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