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.
Known For
Ilja Dragunov
WWE NXT Stand & Deliver 2023
Ilja Dragunov
NXT Battleground 2023
Ilja Dragunov
NXT The Great American Bash 2023
Ilja Dragunov
wXw Superstars Of Wrestling 2018
Ilja Dragunov
NXT No Mercy 2023
Ilja Dragunov
NXT Halloween Havoc 2022
Ilja Dragunov
NXT Vengeance Day 2024
Ilja Dragunov
WWE NXT Stand & Deliver 2024
Ilja Dragunov
WWE NXT Spring Breakin' 2024 - Week 1
wXw True Colors 2018
Himself
PROGRESS Chapter 76: Hello Wembley
Himself
PROGRESS Chapter 80: Gods and Monsters
Himself
PROGRESS Chapter 81: Pour Some PROGRESS On Me
Himself
PROGRESS Chapter 78: 24 Hour PROGRESS People
Himself
PROGRESS Chapter 83: Remove Child Before Ironing
Himself
PROGRESS Chapter 88: Super Strong Style 16 - Day 1
Himself
PROGRESS Chapter 88: Super Strong Style 16 - Day 2
Himself
PROGRESS Chapter 88: Super Strong Style 16 - Day 3
NXT UK TakeOver: Cardiff
PROGRESS Chapter 99: With A Flake, Please
Ilja Dragunov
WWE Worlds Collide 2020
Ilja Dragunov
PWG: 2018 Battle of Los Angeles - Stage One
Ilja Dragunov
PWG: 2018 Battle of Los Angeles - Stage Two
Ilja Dragunov
The Best of WWE: 10 Best Matches of 2020
Ilja Dragunov
PROGRESS Chapter 103: Beer Snake City
Ilja Dragunov
NXT TakeOver 36
Ilja Dragunov
WWE Best of Raw 2024 Special
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
27
Gender
Male
Birthday
1993-10-10
Place of Birth
Moscow, Russia
Also Known As
Ilja Dragunov