Dragunov signed with WWE in 2019, becoming a part of the NXT U.K. brand. He would eventually go on to become WWE NXT U.K. Champion, defeating WALTER (now GUNTHER) in August 2021.

Dragunov, who is also a former "NXT UK" Champion, has been the "NXT" Champion since defeating Hayes at "NXT" No Mercy on September 30. Corbin has never held the "NXT" Championship." ...

The SVD Dragunov isn’t just a rifle it’s a statement of Soviet military philosophy. Designed in the 1960s, it wasn’t meant to compete with Western sniper rifles in terms of pinpoint accuracy ...

A WWE Superstar won his first singles title in two years during today's premium live event, NXT No Mercy. The name in question is Ilja Dragunov.

WWE announced Monday that Dragunov is "suspected" to have suffered a torn ACL after his match with Gunther on Saturday. The injury is expected to keep him out of the ring for six to nine months.

Despite all the torture, Dijak couldn’t make Dragunov relent. Now, they will finally face off in a one-on-one match, which is sure to be chaotic.