Ilja Dragunov: A return from injury sooner than expected?

Ilja Dragunov suffered a knee injury during a match against Gunther in September 2024 and WWE announced an absence until March 2025. However, the Russian wrestler could make his return sooner than expected.

Indeed, Fightful reveals thatIlja Dragunov was seen training at the WWE Performance Center in preparation for his return. The source specifies that Dragunov was not at the Performance Center for rehabilitation sessions, but for training in preparation for his return.

However, Fightful adds that it has not heard of any creative plans regarding Ilja Dragunov at this time.

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