AJ Styles Admits He is Very Sad That WWE SmackDown Star Has Left the Company

AJ Styles Admits He is Very Sad That WWE SmackDown Star Has Left the Company

AJ Styles recently commented on a SmackDown Superstar's abrupt departure from WWE. The Phenomenal One was upset about the unexpected development. The SmackDown Superstar in question is Ilja Dragunov.

Bayley Fuels WWE Rumors, New Reports on Joe Hendry and Ilja Dragunov's Exit amid AEW Buzz

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'Holy Crap' - WWE Star 'Very Sad' About Ilja Dragunov Departure

AJ Styles has shared his thoughts on the WWE departure of Ilja Dragunov, noting that he’s “very sad” about the situation. Following PWInsider’s report on August 20 that Ilja Dragunov […]

AEW's Backstage Reaction To Ilja Dragunov Signing And WWE Departure Revealed

AEW’s backstage reaction to former WWE star Ilja Dragunov signing with the promotion has been revealed. The story surrounding Ilja Dragunov seems to be gathering more pace as the days pass. The star suddenly departed WWE a few days ago after the expiration of his contract as many within the company did not see him […]

Backstage News On Ilja Dragunov’s Expected Destination After WWE Exit

As previously reported, Ilja Dragunov is now a free agent after his WWE contract expired. Unlike others who have been released, he was able to finish his contract before leaving. This means he is free to sign and make appearances anywhere at any time. As of now, Dragunov has not publicly commented on his exit from WWE. According to Fightful Select, there has been no official word within AEW about Dragunov joining the company. While some sources …

Tony Khan Reacts To Ilja Dragunov’s WWE Departure Amid AEW Speculation

AEW President and CEO Tony Khan participated in the post-show media scrum for ROH Death Before Dishonor 2026, where he discussed various topics, including Ilja Dragunov’s contractual status with WWE. Khan said, “I’m not sure about the contractual status, but that’s a tremendous, tremendous professional wrestler, absolutely. I don’t know exactly what the contractual status […]