WWE reportedly sees 30-year-old star in the same light as Gunther and wants to make him a top star similarly

WWE sees Ilja Dragunov as the next Gunther after his main roster debut.

WWE reportedly sees 30-year-old star in the same light as Gunther and wants to make him a top star similarly

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When it comes to a main roster push, no one is even close to Gunther. The European Superstar quickly achieved greatness with his work on SmackDown and became the Intercontinental Champion. It was a memorable feat, and it seems WWE is planning to recreate the magic with another star, as per some recent reports.

According to Fightful Select, WWE is planning to give a major push to Ilja Dragunov upon his main roster debut. It also suggests that WWE sees him on the level of Gunther. Therefore, he is going to follow a similar path as the Ring General in his career. However, the report doesn’t have anything on the timeline for when ‘Unbesiegbar’ is set to make his much-awaited debut.

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The current NXT Champion has been the top star of NXT. He has been working at an exceptional level, which has solidified him as the ‘next big thing in the company’. Besides, he has a rich history with Gunther himself, which makes it even more captivating to see his main roster debut. Moreover, Dragunov has been a complete package with his incredible ring abilities and aura.

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The ‘Invincible’ has also become a fan favorite with his incredible personality. At NXT Stand & Deliver, he will be defining his reign with yet another challenge facing Tony D’Angelo.

What can be the storyline for Ilja Dragunov upon his main roster debut?

After seeing his amazing performance on NXT UK and NXT, fans expect a banger entry for the ‘Unbesiegbar’ on either Raw or SmackDown. Therefore, many have discussed the future of the NXT Champion in WWE.

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The Invincible has an amazing history with Gunther. They have been involved in an iconic feud with two classic matches on NXT. In essence, Dragunov was the one who ended the historic reign of the Ring General as the NXT UK Champion. Therefore, it is poetically sound if he even ends the iconic reign of Ring General as the Intercontinental Champion.

Besides, on the main roster, Ilja can face stars like Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins, and even Cody Rhodes. Only time will tell when and where Dragunov is going to appear on the big stage. Furthermore, there are many potential stars on the brand who can be a good match for him heading forward with PLE Bash in Berlin down the line.

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