Ilja Dragunov Reacts To Brock Lesnar No Selling His Chops, Reveals The Real Reason Why He Left WWE

Not A Defeat: Controversial Brock Lesnar Moment At Royal Rumble Explained By Ilja Dragunov; Discusses "Vulnerability"

Ilja Dragunov recently joined AEW. The former WWE star is one of the biggest signings in the promotion's history, and he debuted at the recent WrestleDream pay-per-view.

Ilja Dragunov Reacts To Brock Lesnar No Selling His Chops, Reveals The Real Reason Why He Left WWE

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Ilja Dragunov Responds To Backlash Over Brock Lesnar No-Selling His Offense

Former WWE Superstar Ilja Dragunov has addressed the criticism surrounding his elimination by Brock Lesnar during the 2026 Men’s Royal Rumble match, explaining why he does not view the moment as a setback in his wrestling career. During a recent interview with Ariel Helwani, Dragunov was asked about the reaction from fans who were frustrated […]

Ilja Dragunov Addresses Brock Lesnar No-Selling Him At Royal Rumble: 'I Don't See It As A Defeat'

Ilja Dragunov says Brock Lesnar no-selling his offense at the 2026 Royal Rumble wasn't a defeat: "My best career moments were made by my vulnerability."

Ilja Dragunov Comments On Brock Lesnar No-Selling His Offense

Ilja Dragunov has addressed Brock Lesnar brushing off his chops and eliminating him from the 2026 Royal Rumble, saying he doesn’t view the moment as a defeat. On The Ariel Helwani Show, he explained that taking punishment and fighting back had helped make his name throughout his career. Dragunov said he had done the best he could with the situation he was given. Although he understood why fans were upset for him, he said he hadn’t given the sequ…