Ilja Dragunov Archives

 The name, of course, evokes some good ol' NWA/WCW nostalgia, but while the event has its roots in the past, tonight's show will be all about the future as some of the best young talents will face off in the ring for various titles and a much-hyped Olympic Gold Medalist will make his in-ring debut. NXT[...]

 It's not a good look for the brand, and it doesn't create much of an impetus to keep tuning in. Ilja Dragunov and JD McDonagh will face each other again in singles action tonight on WWE NXT, courtesy of WWE. If you do tune in, you will see another in what I'm sure will be a good[...]

 At first glance, Ilja Dragunov is the antithesis of Bron Breakker… until you watch him and you realize that while he's entirely different, he's also something special  Dragunov is a natural character that speaks in a way and with a passion that isn't unlike the late/great "Rowdy" Roddy Piper[...]

Our preview for tonight's episode of NXT on USA, where we will see two teams battle it out in a Pub Rules Match.

 One notably absent star was recent NXT UK Champion, "The Mad Czar" Ilja Dragunov  Well, that's an issue no more as Dragunov made his presence felt on last night's NXT 2.0, immediately entering the NXT title picture with JD McDonagh and Champion Bron Breakker  Let's take a look at what went down last night on the USA Network. Ilja Dragunov has arrived[...]

As Gargano pleaded his case, LA Knight stormed in with his own agenda, and the two outspoken Superstars ended up throwing barbs at each other. Who will stand tall when the two converge in the ring? Don't miss the showdown tonight at 8/7 C on USA Network! In addition to that battle, we also have Kyle O'Reilly taking on Duke[...]

 Eventually, power wins though, as Gonzalez hits a big Chingona Bomb off the top rope to Kai to get the pinfall and retain. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ix0AoU46-ZkVideo can't be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Gonzalez sends Kai bouncing onto the entrance ramp: NXT TakeOver 36 (WWE Network Exclusive) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ix0AoU46-Zk) Winner and still Champion: Raquel Gonzalez The #NXTWomensTitle remains in the grasp[...]