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Ilja Dragunov Debuts in AEW After Rejecting WWE Offer
- Ilja Dragunov debuted for AEW at WrestleDream 2026 in Orlando.
- Dragunov rejected a WWE offer to stay in the company.
- He had a seven-year run in WWE, highlighted by his U.S. Championship.
- Fans recognized Dragunov in a mysterious AEW vignette prior to his debut.
- Dragunov's move to AEW follows his frustrations with WWE.
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