Ilja Rukober
Actor
Ilja Rukober is a Russian professional wrestler, better known by his ring name Ilja Dragunov. He is currently signed to World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), where he performs on the NXT UK brand. Prior to signing with WWE, Dragunov competed on the European independent circuit and is also known for his time with Westside Xtreme Wrestling (wXw), where he is a former one-time wXw Unified World Wrestling Champion, three-time wXw World Tag Team Champion and two-time wXw Shotgun Champion. Rukober is also the first Russian-born male wrestler to have ever competed in the WWE.
Born1993-10-10
Place of BirthMoscow, Russia
Known For
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Raw
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WWE NXT
Action & AdventureDrama
7.5
WWE Friday Night SmackDown
Reality
7.9
WWE Main Event
Action & AdventureDrama
6.5
WWE Speed
Action & Adventure
7.1
Royal Rumble 2026
ComedyAction
7.5
WWE Best of Raw 2024 Special
ActionDrama
7.5
WWE NXT Stand & Deliver 2023
ActionDrama
10.0
The Best of WWE: 10 Best Matches of 2020
ActionHistory
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NXT UK TakeOver: Cardiff
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WWE NXT Spring Breakin' 2024 - Week 1
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PWG: 2018 Battle of Los Angeles - Stage One
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NXT TakeOver 36
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PROGRESS Chapter 81: Pour Some PROGRESS On Me
PWG: 2018 Battle of Los Angeles - Stage Two
7.0
NXT Battleground 2023
ActionDrama
7.8
WWE Worlds Collide
NXT Halloween Havoc 2023 – Night 2
PROGRESS Chapter 80: Gods and Monsters
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NXT No Mercy 2023
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PROGRESS Chapter 103: Beer Snake City
PROGRESS Chapter 88: Super Strong Style 16 - Day 2
PROGRESS Chapter 88: Super Strong Style 16 - Day 3
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WWE NXT Stand & Deliver 2024
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