Ilja Dragunov shows positive signs in recovery from ACL injury

wrestlinginc.com January 20, 2025, 11:01 PM UTC

Ilja Dragunov, former WWE NXT Champion, is reportedly recovering well from his torn ACL injury. He has been seen training at the Performance Center in Orlando, Florida, indicating a potential return to the ring soon. Dragunov was injured in late September during a match with GUNTHER and was expected to be sidelined for six to nine months. He was not using any support gear during his training sessions. Previously, Dragunov made a significant impact in WWE, notably ending GUNTHER's long championship reign. He had just transitioned to WWE Raw before his injury and was involved in a title match opportunity.


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