Ilja Rukober
Biography
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.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances
WWE NXT Stand & Deliver 2023
as Ilja Dragunov
2023
NXT Battleground 2023
as Ilja Dragunov
2023
NXT The Great American Bash 2023
as Ilja Dragunov
2023
wXw Superstars Of Wrestling 2018
as Ilja Dragunov
2018
NXT No Mercy 2023
as Ilja Dragunov
2023
NXT Halloween Havoc 2022
as Ilja Dragunov
2022
NXT Vengeance Day 2024
as Ilja Dragunov
2024
WWE NXT Stand & Deliver 2024
as Ilja Dragunov
2024
WWE NXT Spring Breakin' 2024 - Week 1
as Ilja Dragunov
2024
wXw True Colors 2018
2018
PROGRESS Chapter 76: Hello Wembley
as Himself
2018
PROGRESS Chapter 80: Gods and Monsters
as Himself
2018
PROGRESS Chapter 81: Pour Some PROGRESS On Me
as Himself
2018
PROGRESS Chapter 78: 24 Hour PROGRESS People
as Himself
2018
PROGRESS Chapter 83: Remove Child Before Ironing
as Himself
2019
PROGRESS Chapter 88: Super Strong Style 16 - Day 1
as Himself
2019
PROGRESS Chapter 88: Super Strong Style 16 - Day 3
as Himself
2019
PROGRESS Chapter 88: Super Strong Style 16 - Day 2
as Himself
2019
NXT UK TakeOver: Cardiff
2019
PROGRESS Chapter 99: With A Flake, Please
2019
