Ilja Dragunov Free Agency Heats Up As AEW Rumors Swirl
Tony Khan praised Dragunov as AEW interest grew, but no offer has been confirmed and the 32-year-old can sign anywhere immediately.
- On Thursday, August 20, Ilja Dragunov became a free agent following his WWE departure, with AEW President Tony Khan confirming he is monitoring the wrestler's next steps.
- The 32-year-old athlete decided last week to let his contract expire while on a creative hiatus, making him free to negotiate with any promotion.
- Wrestling Observer Radio host Dave Meltzer reported that Khan's repeated public praise suggests AEW is likely to make a serious offer soon, describing Dragunov as a 'big admirer' target.
- AEW management recently added the Motor City Machine Guns, while Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods are expected to join soon and WWE Champion Sheamus enters the market this fall.
- Roster shuffling between wrestling's top two promotions appears unlikely to slow down soon, especially with talents like Bayley facing contract expirations this year.
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Ilja Dragunov Free Agency Heats Up As AEW Rumors Swirl
Ilja Dragunov might be walking into a big payday, and it all comes down to how Tony Khan has been talking about him lately. Dragunov’s WWE deal expired on August 20, which means he is now a free agent with no non-compete period, and he can join any company right away. On the latest edition of Wrestling Observer Radio, Dave Meltzer reported that Khan has praised Dragunov so much in interviews that AEW is likely to make a serious offer soon. Khan …
AEW Star Excited About Potential Match With Ilja Dragunov After WWE Exit
Photo Credit: WWE AEW’s Kyle Fletcher is excited about facing Ilja Dragunov after his WWE exit. Following Ilja Dragunov’s exit from WWE last week, reigning AEW International Champion Kyle Fletcher shared a photo from their 2019 match on social media. It naturally sparked speculation that Dragunov could be signing with All Elite Wrestling. During his recent interview with Adam Barnard of TheSportster, Kyle Fletcher was asked about his post. He no…
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