Ilja Dragunov Says AEW Deal Came Together Quickly After WWE Contract Expired
Ilja Dragunov told Wrestling Inc he was eager to join All Elite Wrestling and said his AEW deal came together quickly after his WWE contract expired.

Wrestling Inc reports Ilja Dragunov said he was eager to join All Elite Wrestling and that his move to AEW came together "quite quickly" after his WWE contract expired.
The Wrestling Inc story attributes the comments to Dragunov; it does not include additional contractual details, specific dates, or comments from AEW or WWE.
Because this account comes via Wrestling Inc, it should be read as that outlet's reporting of Dragunov's statements. No bout plans or timelines were included in the report.
We will monitor for direct confirmations from All Elite Wrestling, Ilja Dragunov, or WWE and update coverage if more information becomes available.
