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Ilja Rukober

Oct 10, 1993 (31 years old) in Moscow, Russia

Ilja Rukober is a Russian professional wrestler, better known by his ring name Ilja Dragunov. He is currently signed to World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), where he performs on the NXT UK brand. Prior to signing with WWE, Dragunov competed on the European independent circuit and is also known for his time with Westside Xtreme Wrestling (wXw), where he is a former one-time wXw Unified World Wrestling Champion, three-time wXw World Tag Team Champion and two-time wXw Shotgun Champion. Rukober is also the first Russian-born male wrestler to have ever competed in the WWE.

Known For

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WWE NXT
Ilja Dragonov
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WWE Speed
Ilja Dragunov
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WWE Best of Raw 2024 Special
Ilja Dragunov
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WWE NXT Spring Breakin' 2024 - Week 1
Ilja Dragunov
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WWE NXT Stand & Deliver 2023
Ilja Dragunov
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WWE Worlds Collide
Ilja Dragunov
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NXT TakeOver 36
Ilja Dragunov
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NXT The Great American Bash 2023
Ilja Dragunov
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The Best of WWE: 10 Best Matches of 2020
Ilja Dragunov
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NXT No Mercy 2023
Ilja Dragunov

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