Update On Ilja Dragunov Potentially Joining AEW

Ilja Dragunov could be headed to AEW.

Ilja Dragunov’s run with WWE came to an end, and there is an update on Dragunov from WrestleVotes on Fightful Select.

One source at All Elite Wrestling believes the company will inquire about bringing Dragunov in, if they haven’t already.

“Following Ilja Dragunov’s WWE departure, @WrestleVotes Radio on @FightfulSelect has learned an AEW source expects the company to inquire about bringing him in, if they haven’t already.

One source believes an AEW appearance could be on the horizon if talks go smoothly.”

Following Ilja Dragunov’s WWE departure, @WrestleVotes Radio on @FightfulSelect has learned an AEW source expects the company to inquire about bringing him in, if they haven’t already.

One source believes an AEW appearance could be on the horizon if talks go smoothly. pic.twitter.com/ZNsCUyNOiW

— Fightful Wrestling (@Fightful) August 27, 2026

Dragunov has not wrestled since April 2026 when he competed in the André the Giant Memorial Battle Royal.