WWE star Ilja Dragunov departs the company after his contract ends, following a period out of action that lasts about four months. Multiple reports say he is no longer under WWE agreement as the timeline of his exit plays out after limited in-ring activity.
Dragunov’s WWE tenure began in 2019 and includes work across several brands, with outlets noting his history in NXT and NXT UK, as well as championship success. He is also described as a former WWE United States Champion.
The coverage differs mainly in emphasis. One outlet focuses on the lack of appearances in the months leading up to his departure, describing how time away affects his opportunity to compete. Another characterizes the exit as the end of a longer, roughly seven-year stretch with WWE, framing the move as a concluding chapter to his run with the promotion.
