Ilja Dragunov breaks silence after defeating current WWE champion after getting busted open on Raw

Ilja Dragunov shared his first response after defeating Ricochet on Raw.

Ilja Dragunov breaks silence after defeating current WWE champion after getting busted open on Raw

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This week on Raw, Ilja Dragunov emerged as a star after he qualified for the King of the Rings tournament. In a dominating performance, the Invincible defeated WWE Speed Champion Ricochet in a classic showdown between two of the best in-ring talents. Ilja broke his silence after an incredible victory with a boastful message.

The former NXT Champion called himself a dragon in an X post. He tried to boast and asked the WWE Universe to await his upcoming performances. Besides, it can also be considered a warning for the Raw roster as the Unbesiegbar is on his way to spread his wings on Monday nights.

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When a dragon spreads his wings, better get lost.
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When interviewed after Raw, Dragunov said he is trying to level up the division with his presence. He even praised Ricochet and called him one of the toughest opponents he had ever faced. Moreover, the European Superstar expressed his gratitude for the warm welcome given by the WWE Universe.

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With that being said, Ilja Dragunov is all set to face Jey Uso next week on Raw. It is the first-ever match-up with high stakes on the line. Main Event Jey has been on a roll. Therefore, it will be interesting to see which fan-favorite superstar qualifies for the finals of the KOTR next Monday.

Gunther praised Ilja Dragunov upon his arrival on the main roster

Gunther and Ilja Dragunov share a rich history. They have been arch-rivals and have faced one another multiple times. Recently, the Ring General spoke with the Gorilla Position about the Invincible. He heaped heavy praise on the former NXT Champion and wished him success.

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Speaking in the interview, Gunther said that he believes in Dragunov. He claimed that the 30-year-old superstar is working on another level right now. His performance is extraordinary. Therefore, he looks forward to meeting him on the main roster.

I think that's somebody that is like kind of waiting to explode right now. I think he would be the guy that I would single out right now that performs at a stage that he's, I would say, almost too advanced for right now.
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Besides, the former Intercontinental Champion said that he brings the best out of Ilja, while Ilja brings the best out of him. Therefore, they share a unique bond. Moreover, he also stated that he would like to keep the Unbesiegbar his enemy more than his friend due to some past reasons. The Ring General vs. The Invincible is a dream match that the fans have been anticipating for a long time.

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