[10.0] "the future greatest of all time, i miss him so much and he's probably my favourite modern wrestler, he's a diamond, he's everything you want from a wrestler"
[10.0] "Please come back ilja. He's one of my favoruite wrestlers ever. The intensity he shows in his matches is unmatched. He is always locked in. He's the best seller in wwe as well."
[8.0] "Trotz seiner vergleichweise kleinen Größe ist Dragunov ein intensiver, glaubwürdiger Wrestler, der sich durch seine Fehlde und die hochkarätigen Matches mit dem späteren Gunther (aber auch gegen zahlreiche andere) in die Annalen der WWE gekämpft hat. Leider, leider bin ich aber, ob der gegenwärtigen politischen Situation in Europa, skeptisch, dass gerade er mit dem Russland-Gimmick den Durchbruch im Hauptroster schafft. Vielleicht bedarf es aber nur einer Gimmick-Anpassung."
[10.0] "Can't wait for him to return to WWE. He was one of my favourite WWE wrestlers. He isn't just a good wrestler, he embodies what it means to be a pro wrestler."
[10.0] "He's the best Underdog babyface in the businesses right now and one of the best of all time. Dragunov's selling is unmatched wether he's selling a limb or just exhaustion and pain. The Mad Dragon is a gimmick that works and Dragunov himself is very charismatic. Much like Gunther, His matches Feel real. They feel like a fight. Dragunov isn't the greatest promo which keeps him away from being perfect but he's still one of my favourites."
[8.0] "Ilja Dragunov is one of the most intense and compelling performers in modern wrestling. Known for his ferocious in-ring style, unmatched physicality, and raw emotional storytelling, Dragunov brings a level of realism and passion that few others can replicate. His matches are battles of attrition, where he absorbs brutal punishment and fights with almost reckless determination. What sets him apart is his ability to make every strike, scream, and expression feel genuine. He doesn't just wrestle; he endures, and watching him do so is magnetic. His series with WALTER in NXT UK produced some of the most violent, dramatic, and unforgettable matches in recent memory. That rivalry alone cemented his legacy as a modern warrior with a never-say-die spirit. Since moving to NXT, he's continued to prove himself as a top-tier talent, capable of anchoring the brand with show-stealing performances and a deeply unique presence. While he may not have the broad mainstream charisma of others, Dragunov more than makes up for it with authenticity and intensity. Every match feels like a chapter in a personal struggle, and every victory feels earned. He's not just a great wrestler--he's a captivating story every time he steps into the ring, tho he still has some room to grow in adapting to the "WWE style""
[10.0] "One of the realest wrestlers in the world. He makes you feel unlike many others are able to. His selling is his best trait but his offense always looks awesome too. Cool move-set as well"
[10.0] "Ilja Dragunov is the embodiment of the unbreakable spirit in professional wrestling. He isn't the most versatile wrestler on the roster, but what he does, he does with unmatched conviction. His portrayal of a warrior who thrives on pain, emotionally and physically, is one of the most compelling character interpretations in the business today. He makes you believe in the fight, every single time he steps into the ring. What sets Ilja apart is how consistently he elevates both himself and his opponents. Whether winning or losing, he makes his matches feel epic and his adversaries look like monsters. His ability to sell, not just moves, but moments and emotions, is among the very best in WWE today. It's hard to think of a genuinely bad match in his recent run; his floor is higher than most performers' ceilings. Few wrestlers on the main roster deliver emotional realism and cathartic storytelling quite like Ilja. He brings an intensity and sincerity to his performances that avoids the usual tropes or overacting. Everything feels earned, every comeback, every moment of desperation, every final blow. Technically, he's excellent on the mat as well. His in-ring psychology is top-tier, and he's able to build drama through pacing, strikes, and structure rather than relying on shortcuts. Every match feels like a battle--structured, meaningful, and impactful. I'm counting the days until his return from injury. If he can stay healthy, Ilja has all the tools to become a top-tier main roster star, not just critically acclaimed, but emotionally resonant with audiences on a large scale."
[8.0] "simply amazing, Ilja Dragunov is a unique talent since her wXw days, excellent matches and rivalries, especially against Cara Noir and WALTER, one of the best WWE signings in thesimply amazing, Ilja Dragunov is a unique talent since her wXw days, excellent matches and rivalries, especially against Cara Noir and WALTER, one of the best WWE signings in the the last few years and it will certainly generate good results for the company as it is already generating."
[10.0] "One of the best wrestlers in WWE, who can make a good match with everyone in a roster. Charisma, Passion, Killer Instinct - he have it all. He's even good on a mic. Can't wait what he can do with guys in a main roster. DAVAIIIIIIIIIII."
[9.0] "This guy is wrestling personified. Watch him wrestle and he will instantly convey a part of his passion to you. Hits and sells like his life depends on it."
[9.0] "Ilja Dragunov is the total package. He has charisma and a good gimmick which he makes work. In the ring he has had some phenomenal matches with Walter and Carmello Hayes. Hard hitting offense and good psychology make his matches stand out. Injury issues at the wrong time has hurt his WWE run."
[10.0] "Undeniably one of the finest in-ring performers around today. He can turn even the most mundane match--like one with a mop--into an entertaining spectacle! While his promo skills could use a little polish, he truly shines in the ring and excites fans whenever he enters. Simply remarkable!"
[6.0] "There's an element of nostalgia remaining for when Ilja was the most exciting worker in Europe. Unfortunately his work has increasingly shown signs of being rather formulaic and those sparks of excitement we had are now gone. He is now a parody of his former self - as if he doesn't need to work as hard now that he's 'got the contract'. The series with Cara Noir should be discussed in The Hague, quite frankly."
[10.0] "Ilja Dragunov is easily one of my favorite wrestlers in the world right now. Almost every match Ilja has had since he's been in WWE have been bangers, with people like Gunther, Dijak, Bron Breakker, Carmelo Hayes, Ricochet, JD McDonagh, & etc. The man is also an amazing seller, he deserves either the Intercontinental Championship or World Championship in the near future."
[10.0] "Might be one of the most intense...people ever, fuck the "wrestling" part, he's just the physical embodiment of intensity. Nothing but greatness for someone like Ilja"
[10.0] "Dragunov is currently in my top 3 favorite wrestlers in the world right now, its a shame to see that he got hurt and will be out for a while. what got me hooked into him was his intensity, selling ability, and pure wrestling. when he's going on the offense deep in a match it can look like he's mauling his opponent and doing whatever he can to win. and when he's taking all the offense from his opponents, (WALTER, Dijak, etc) he can make them look like he's in legitimate pain and being brutalized without overselling, and he even sells his own offense which is something we rarely see in the modern times. 10 points to the future intercontinental (and hopefully world) champion!"
[5.0] "A very hit-or-miss wrestler. Liked his matches in wXw, the WALTER matches in NXT are some of the best wrestling I've seen but after that, he just became a parody of himself. Comes off as very dork-like with him acting like a shonen anime protagonist with villainous verbiage as a gimmick. His selling comes off way too cartoonish for me. He's still capable of producing good (vs. Breakker in a #1 contender's match for Zayn's IC title on RAW). I like that he has a falling forearm as one of his finishers, good ring-gear and I like his indie-like entrance. Extremely talented yet overrated wrestler."
[10.0] "One of the best active wrestlers in the world in my opinion. Everything Ilja does is the definition of intense, from his promos to how he always carries himself and looks, and to of course his in-ring. He is one of the best sellers in the business, he's able to sell everything to make it look like he is in excruciating pain but somehow isn't over the top. When it comes to match catalogue, he has his instant classics with WALTER in NXT, in my opinion, each other's greatest rivals. I haven't seen most of his indie matches but I've seen his matches with Shingo, against him and as a team, WALTER and Timothy Thatcher, and Tyler Bate, each and everyone absolutely excellent. Ilja had an amazing trilogy with Carmelo Hayes, which really brough the best out of Melo and really made him a star. On top of this Ilja in his last year in NXT was able to get not 1, not 2, but 3 incredible matches out of a very green wrestler in Trick Williams, something that hasn't really been done since then and is just absolutely incredible. There are few wrestlers in the world who despite being excellent themselves, would be able to bring out those series of matches out of someone who doesn't even have a full page of matches yet, I think you would genuinely be in Kenny Omega and Konosuke Takeshita territory in that regard. I fully believe that if Ilja had not been injured, he would have had a case for TV wrestler of the year for 2024, seeing as his matches on TV already before he was injured were some of the best for the company for the year."
[9.0] "Ilija is that guy he's one of my favorite wrestlers currently. Every Match Dragunov has had is an banger and the level of intensity that he does with every move is amazing. Ilja can have a good match with anyone he's never had a bad match. His Matches that he Vs Walter In NXT UK & Takeover 36 are some of my favorite and best matches of all time. I can't wait to see what more he has in store for the future."
[10.0] "A Future legend, I love his fighting spirit sm, and he's one of the best in the whole world, every program he had (like Gunther/Walter, Dijak, Trick and Carmelo) was great, you can put him against any opponent and he will still be enjoyable to watch"
[9.0] "The brightest up-and-comer on the main roster, and it's such a shame he was injured in mid-2024. Mark my words, next year will be the year of Dragunov, his enthusiasm and passion for wrestling is infectious, and in a few years he could very much be in the position of best in-ring worker in the company, which I'd say is currently held by his rival, GUNTHER."
[7.0] "While not the most fruitful call to the main roster in WWE, Ilja shouldn't be dismissed so easily. He gives it his all in the ring, making his matches feel very intense, brutal, even. Not much to say in other areas, but he is still an overall good performer."
[10.0] "Intensity intensity intensity. Hes one of the few wrestlers that make this shit look real. A very Bright future ahead despite the latest setback. One of the best wrestlers in the world"
[7.0] "Everything Ilja did in NXT was perfect, but when it came to be part of the bigger picture, he looks weaker. I'm not quite sure whether it's a bad booking or comparison with other superstars who look bigger and brighter. The fact is Dragunov has lost himself, so he urgently needs a long-term story to show his abilities if he's ready to shine on huge TV shows or he isn't that format"
[10.0] "The best seller in the world, he's selling everything like he's being shot. Other than that he's also amazing in the ring, has presence, charisma, he's believable and he's a futur world champion."
[10.0] "Ilja is one of the few people I always stop whatever I am doing and mind meld with the computer, phone or screen he is on. Ilja has a hall-of-fame worthy set of matches at 30. He makes every move he takes or does feel like an absolute gunshot, I pray the stars align for this man to become a world-champion in the coming years."
[8.0] "I think Ilja is a very talented person athletically, but I find his theatrics to be extremely off putting and distracting, and it prevents me from enjoying things the way that I should for how much pain he's putting his body through. The issue is he's always trying to show me how much everything hurts that I can't focus on any move of offense, it feels that every single time I'm watching his matches I'm just watching him get destroyed until he overpowers the guy thats destroying him with no explanation as to why Ilja is a threat."
[3.0] "Don't understand the hype this guy gets. Seems like he could work well as an underdog but the way hes booked as a threat is just unbelievable. Constantly overpowering people twice his size with no reason behind it just takes me out of the matches completely. He has some undeniable talent but the way hes portrayed and the way he wrestles is just hard to watch for me. Feels like another wrestler that is getting over solely on booking and nothing else. Hopefully something changes and he takes inspiration from other people his size and develops a more "realistic" stlye in the ring at some point but at this point it just makes any match hes in hard to watch for me. Best of luck to him but right now I could not take him seriously as anything beyond a mid-card filler when him and the company give me no reason to do so outside of booking him to win."
[10.0] "Ilja puts in always put 150% effort in to his matches and never fails to deliver some of the best matches I've ever seen. His matches with Gunther and Carmelo Hayes are some of NXT's best put on matches and I love to re-watch them from time to time. Definitely in my top 10 in-ring competitors right now."
[10.0] "Ilja gives everything he has in the ring. He is one of the best sellers. Highly talented and brings the intensity to every match. He is athletic, technically sound, and is hard hitting. He'll bring the best out of anyone."
[9.0] "I have witnessed the majority of his career. He makes me so excited in the ring. A special wrestler who lives in the moment. Especially the times of NXT UK and wXw were tremendous. He is a big potential, I hope WWE uses it well. I hope he will compete with Gunther in Wwe as soon as possible."
[10.0] "I've yet to be disappointed by a Dragunov match. No matter the opponent, Ilja always seems to go balls to the wall, making his matches pure adrenaline-filled fun to watch. He is currently one of my favorite wrestlers to watch."
[9.0] "This guy has everything to be LEGENDARY! He makes good matches with anyone, his microphone skills are good and his charisma is above average. I find it incredible all the blood he gives for the company he works for, he is exceptional"
[9.0] "Ilja is definitely to become one of the all time greatest, I love watching his brutal to bloody, high-maneuver, versatile performances and not even that, but his in-ring acting and entrance is flawless. I enjoy seeing those exploded veins on his temple when he gets furious, a Kurt Angle quality in-ring acting in my opinion. I hope he becomes what he deserves, and the future set before our eyes lays out a perfect booking for him."
[7.0] "He is amazing in the ring but we need to know him a bit better first and then maybe he will be champ win royal rumble or maybe even win king of the ring so lets so what happens. He is amazing in the ring but we need to know him a bit better first and then maybe he will be champ win royal rumble or maybe even win king of the ring so lets so what happens."
[10.0] "One of the most talented in ring wrestlers to ever step foot in a WWE ring. A soon to be star on the Main Roster and probably a future Grand Slam champion. His matches with Gunther/Walter were so good and I cannot wait for them to be revisited on the Main Roster."
[10.0] "There are plenty of words I can use to describe Ilja Dragunov, but the one that is more true than anything else is SPECIAL. This dude is capable of making you invest either a big Main Event style match or the simplest of squashes with his character and in-ring work, one of the best I've ever seen. As Michael Cole said on his match against Ricochet, he is not intense, he is INTENSITY. His H-Bomb finisher is one of the best I've seen, really convincing and terrifying. He is also notable in the mic and character work and he presents himself with the image of what a traditional World Champion level star is, sharp dressed, honorable and confident. There is no way he couldn't be a future World Champion in WWE one day, he is a generational talent."
"Truly incapable of having a bad match. Not only does he make himself look great in the ring, he is also able to make his opponent look like a star as well. His intensity in the ring is truly outmatched"
[10.0] "I know, it may seem like an exaggeration, but for me it's 1) Shawn Michaels 2) Bryan Danielson and 3) Ilja Dragunov. He's still very young and yet he has an incredible catalog of matches, very few people manage to drag you into a match like he does. His charisma is unmatched. Usually I don't like over the top characters but with Dragunov I make an exception because he nails that too."
[10.0] "Out of all the guys to come from NXT UK, I feel Ilja has grown the most and has benefited the most from NXT UK. Within the next decade, I could even see this guy becoming a world champion because he has just that much potential if they book him right."
[10.0] "One of the most brutal and dangerous wrestlers on the planet. Massive fan of his in ring style, which is wildly entertaining. Would love to see a main roster title run this year."
[10.0] "Ilja Dragunov is one of the best wrestlers in the world and I hope the main roster does him good, He has some of the most realistic looking matches ever between his feuds with Gunther, Carmelo Hayes, Dijak. So many amazing matches where he sells each match as a fight and he has the best facial expressions where he looks like he is in legit pain. Then even when looking at him in promos and segments he has so much charisma and he is confident when talking because he knows how good he is, He makes every match feel like a big match. I hope he wins a Major title on the main roster because he is way too good to waste."
[10.0] "One of the best pro wrestlers in the world. His selling, his moveset and the drama that he puts in the ring makes Ilja a very special performer in the world. WWE has a great athlete on his roster. In only 5 years of WWE career, he gave two of the best matches in WWE history against WALTER, AKA GUNTHER. The future of Ilja looks very good. The Ilja's matches of NXT in 2023 were fantastic, the combats against Dijak, The fatal 5 way for the NXT NA championship, Trick Williams, Corbin and Breakker. And his feud with Carmelo Hayes is one of the best trilogies of 2023. I have a lot of expectations in Ilja, and I will follow his adventures in the main roster."
[10.0] "Ilja Dragunov is, to me, the most perfect wrestler WWE has right now. If I had to put a picture next to the word "Intense" in the dictionnary, I would put a picture of Ilja Dragunov. This young russian born wrestler speaks english in such a delicate way, it makes him even more scarier when he gets in the ring. I love to describe him as a "I'm gonna f you up but you are gonna f me up in return" man. The kind of guy who will give everything he has in the ring, but will also receive as much as he gives. His feud with WALTER was something special, and they both told a great and believable story. Ilja can go far in the main roster, and I can't wait to see a third match with Gunther, this time on the grandest stage of them all. 10/10, this guy is just above everything else."
[10.0] "Ilja Dragunov has cemented himself in best in the world status and hes done that and more all the while being relegated to NXT which, despite its overall incline in quality in the past year or so, isnt the go-to wrestling show for work-rate. Dragunov is a machine, its been said to death but its because its true. He is the most intense professional wrestler currently working and can have the best match on any given night. His bombastic and impassioned personality compliments his hard-hitting move-set with an arsenal of manoeuvres that feel like they could end a match at any time. Its not just been in the past few years that hes been this good though, hes been on the top of his game for years whether it be his wXw run or proving that pro wrestling is an art form with his series of matches with Cara Noir in Progress, all the way to his match with WALTER at NXT TakeOver 36 which as it stands is still one of my favourite matches of all time. The fact that he is only 30 is mental, he still has his best years ahead of him and I can see him being a major player once he makes his well-earned leap to the main roster."
[10.0] "He has done everything perfect. In ring, story telling, psychology, you name it and Ilja will give 120%. Its been amazing watching him grow over the years."
[10.0] "One of the best in the world today this guy is an amazing wrestler and has a banger theme He never fails to entertain the crowd its a crime he still not on the main roster but glad he has FINALLY won the nxt championship well deserved I love this guy. He definitely has a bright future ahead."
[10.0] "Ilja Dragunov's in-ring abilities are nothing short of awesome. His prowess is his unbelievable offensive, impeccable selling, and a consistent ability to deliver the best matches on any card. He is undeniably one of the best talents in the industry at this moment, and his future looks promising."
[10.0] "My favourite male talent in WWE for the past few years. A Dragunov match is brutal to watch, with rough offensive moves and superb selling. He looks like hes taking so much pain, but delivering it too. His Mad Russian persona comes through every time too, and its such an entertaining character to watch talk, move, and wrestle. Cannot wait to see what else is done with him."
[10.0] "Ilja Dragunov is one of the wrestlers that make me cringe in pain when I watch their matches. His unbelievable offensive is magnificent, he's one of the best strikers in the game right now. His selling is pure art, watching him sell is like watching a man being put through unbelievable torture. He's matches with Hayes or WALTER are one of the best WWE matches of modern era. Amazing. 10/10 for me."
[10.0] "Ilja Dargunov has submitted his name in being in consideration for the best wrestler in the world! He has one of the brightest futures in the industry and lets just hope that when he gets his call up to the main roster that he gets treated the right way and is given a chance to shine like we know he can!"
[10.0] "One of the most talented wrestlers in the business right now and that I've ever seen, always is able to make mediocre or bad competitors look good, amazing at selling, his way of expressing pain and making everything look like a real fight, has immaculate charisma, and his psycho character are the cherry on top and makes him an incredible wrestler."
[10.0] "Ha... I said that Gunther and AJ Styles were tied for the title of best wrestler in the WWE at the moment, but now it's a three way including Ilja Dragunov. I can't help myself after seeing his match with Carmelo. I honestly wish it was Gunther vs. Dragunov III at SummerSlam instead of Gunther vs. McIntyre, but oh well, it'll still be great. No wonder this has been Dragunov's highest rated year."
[10.0] "An impossibly talented wrestler. He's worthy of a ten but it still feels too soon to rate him that high. If he keeps having amazing matches, he's guaranteed to earn that and I very much look forward to that day. UPDATE: screw it, that match with Carmelo Hayes at Great American Bash was so great that I'm bumping him up to ten already."
[10.0] "Ilja Dragunov is everything I want to be as an actor. This man just knows how to really boil professional wrestling down to an art. His selling is immaculate, second to none I believe, and his most well known attribute. He has levels of charisma befitting of a man who has earned every ounce of the respect and admiration he deserves and more, and his understanding of psychology and workrate is something that could only come straight out of the playbook of someone who doesnt just want success, but rather someone who CHASES it."
[10.0] "Top 10 maybe top 5 workers in the wwe with an insne and spicel kind of charisma and a stack of grate matches in the past and of dream ones loking forwards, whatnis there not to like"
[10.0] "I can confidently say that Dragunov is overall my favorite wrestler right now. Watching his matches is a pain and I mean that in a good way; It might make Shawns Michaels fans angry but Dragunov is for me the best seller in history; His cries of pain, the way his body reacts to the damage, makes me feel like he really got hurt; And the way he connects his attacks, makes me believe that he is fighting for real. In the ring he is the most complete, he can go technical, brawler, strong style and even the occasional high flyer movement. His promos are with great passion, and his character as an honorable warrior but with anger issues is great. I haven't seen him as a heel, but I assume he would be a total psycho. I hope he makes it to the top of WWE."
"One of the best in the world today. He is the biggest underdog in wrestling today alongside Orange Cassidy , he may be the next big thing and the next Daniel Bryan. He wrestled five-star matches with the likes of WALTER and Dijak. I hope he wins the world title someday."
[10.0] "The best seller in WWE at the moment. Really makes you believe that it hurts, in a way that most other wrestlers can't come close to replicating."
[10.0] "For my money, Ilja Dragunov is currently one of the best wrestlers in the world and one of my absolute favourite to watch. He's an incredible worker who makes everything look good and brings intensity and believability to every situation. His offense is stiff, brutal and perfectly executed. Meanwhile, his selling is masterful, in fact, I don't think there's anyone better at it in the Industry right now. He's a good, authentic promo, charismatic, great conveyor of emotion and has a unique look. Just a complete all-rounder who many would say is currently wasted on the small stage of NXT, but as I don't watch main roster WWE anymore, I'm delighted to have him there and it will be a sad day when he leaves."
[10.0] "My favourite from NXT UK. Ilja Dragunov for me is one the best in ring talents in WWE. He had stupendous matches over the last 4-5 years be it on the independent scene, NXT UK or NXT. An amazing technician with great moveset that allows him to have amazing matches with any type of opponent. He does not talk much but the way he speaks with great intensity and emotion is enough to sell the feud/match. Dragunov = Intensity, passion, emotion...be it in ring psychology, promos, mannerisms, facial expressions, style, character he just makes you feel it. Dragunov has mastered the art of wrestling. I hope he achieves great things in WWE"
[10.0] "HE IS HIM. Ilja is just that guy, and I knew he was him upon first seeing him. As soon as I see a european wrestler who doesn't where knee pads you know he is that guy. Just amazing hard-hitting action. 10/10 / Recommendations: vs WALTER[Takeover 36 & 10.29.20] vs Devlin [ ALL ], vs Breakker & McDonagh [Halloween Havoc '22], vs Roddy [4.7.22], NA Title 5-way [Stand and Deliver '23]"
[7.0] "I've tried to like him, but I just can't get behind this guy. No doubt, he has a bit of talent. He just has a weird look to me and doesn't in the least begin to intimidate in the style his brawling would seem to want to dictate."
"I happened to get acquainted with Dragunov back at WxW, at first he hooked me with his usual, classic look and at the same time unusual behavior, his facial expressions were beyond his image, and then it was time to see him in the match and I will say one thing, I was fascinated, I liked Dragunov's style so much, I simply adored such styles, it was something! I was so afraid that big companies would not accept him and he would get lost, but I'm glad that this is not the case and he did not get worse in the big promotion, he continued to dictate his style, I can't wait for Dargunov to thunder over NXT again. I hope he will also be lucky in the main roster, such a talent should not be omitted"
[10.0] "The world does not deserve Ilja Dragunov, it is fantastic and deserves a bigger platform than NXT. I think back to Sheamus, Drew McIntyre or even Cody Rhodes. Im totally fascinated by him."
[9.0] "Yeah, that's what I love. Intensity, passion and psychology which he puts in his matches is absolutely outstanding. Alongside Gunther, type of guy who convinces my mind to think "what is he doing in WWE? ""
[10.0] "This guy is friggin fantastic! He is like some diamond in the rough. You could take him right now and plug him into the top of AEW, NJPW, WWE or anywhere and hed have brilliant matches and be awesome with his character. He is a 10. It's ridiculous he isn't pushed more."
[10.0] "The Tsar of professional wrestling brings incredible intensity like no one else today, and brings realism like few have done in the modern day. You can feel his passion for the business. He has great facial expressions, mannerisms, moves etc. If I had to show someone who is the Quintessential wrestler amongst the current active ones, it would be him."
[10.0] "Dragunov is a world-class wrestler, full package, intensity, athleticism, consistency, connection with the crowd, promos, flexibility to do either technical, submission or absolute belter hard-hitting matches. Had an amazing title run that unforunately ended with an injury, just a superb talent."
[9.0] "Ilja ist einfach mega Hab ihn das erste mal 2015 bei der wXw live gesehen und anfangs wusste ich noch nicht unbedingt was ich von ihm halten soll.. Doch nach und nach hat er mich überzeugt Nicht nur mit seinen können im Ring Sondern auch sein gimmick.. Es ist sehr speziell und sowas mag ich Es ist cool das er es jetzt zur wwe geschafft hat ich hoffe das sie ihn nicht wie manch andere kaputt machen"
[9.0] "What an absolute unit. No one, and I mean no one can make this sport look as believable as Ilja does. His intensity, the passion, his expressions, his mannerisms, everything, you can feel it through the screens that this guy's life is professional wrestling. He has some of the best matches with just about anyone and is actually solid on the mic, pretty useful to have a guy that can speak fluent English, German, and Russian around. He's a multi-talented star and if they want to, they can have him killing it on the main roster by next year. I can't give him a 10 yet because he hasn't reached the status of legend but if he continues at this rate he undoubtedly will. UNBESIEGBAR!"
[10.0] "Did not know how crowds outside of germany would take to him but I'm so happy he's a beloved guy in the wwe. One of the few guys I will make an effort to seek out in the company because he's that damn good. Happy for the guy"
[9.0] "Ilja Dragunov is a superstar in the making. He has been great consistently delivering good to amazing matches whenever i see him in the ring. The sky is the limit for him as he has all the makings of a World a Champion. It's upto management on how high his accomplishments will be."
[9.0] "Ultimate fiery babyface. Very intense and believable against someone like Walter. Charismatic and will get everyone behind him. Long live the czar."
[10.0] "Wie viel Intensität darf es sein? Ja! Ilja! Am Bildschirm schon immer absurd, aber seit ich ihn live gesehen habe, hat er mich absolut in seinen Bann gezogen. Irre Aura, stark im Ring und als Persönlichkeit im WWE-Umfeld nochmal richtig gereift und auf dem Weg ein europäischer Top-Star zu werden. Hoffentlich traut man sich das Ende August. Er bringt mittlerweile das gesamte Paket mit und das so abgerundet, dass es eine Unterhaltungsgarantie gibt, wenn er auf dem Bildschirm ist. Promos und Segmente funktionieren, die Matches sind oft einfach stark und er schafft es sehr konsequent, seinen Stempel aufzudrücken und damit auch schwächere Gegner in den sehenswerten Bereich zu holen. Ganz groß und da geht noch mehr."
[9.0] "I love Ilja Dragunov, even if I didn't saw him in wXw. He is incredibly athletic, one of my favorites in WWE. His style is what I love, this guy can give a very good match to every opponent, like not too much people can do."
[8.0] "Is very durable. Always makes a good comeback after looking dead. Very eccentric and his facial expressions are believable. Stands out as different."
[10.0] "Ilja is one of my favorite current wrestlers. His eccentric demeanor adds an intensity to his matches and I can't wait for his title match with Walter when/if NXT UK comes back!"
[10.0] "Dragunov is a very good wrestler, one of the best in Europe, he is charismatic, and his facial expressions are very interesting, his matches are generally very good, considering even reaching the MOTYC level, as they are always very intense and very physical too."
[9.0] "I'm a massive fan of Dragunov, I love his intensity, in-ring skills and his entrance is also fantastic. The facial expressions he pulls really add to a match too, and he is able to keep his character the entire time he's in the ring. For some great Dragunov matches, watch his trilogy with Cara Noir, his match with Jordan Devlin and his match against Chris Brookes from last year's SSS16."
[10.0] "I LOVE the character and the intensity of Dragunov. He's also a great technical wrestler. His matches against WALTER and Cara Noir are particularly good. I see a great future for this guy."
[10.0] "Für mich eines der absoluten Highlights bei NXT UK. Macht mächtig Freude, ihm im Ring zuzusehen. Verdammt guter Wrestler, spannende Moves, gut am Mikro und dazu auch noch äußerst sympathisch, wenn man ihn backstage trifft. Klasse!"
[8.0] "Ilja Dragunov is one of the younger stars of today who I am really interested in going forward. The first thing that caught be right out of the gate is that he's a Russian babyface. In American wrestling, an age old trope is the evil Russian character, so to see a Russian portrayed as a good guy is a welcome change of pace. Next is obviously his intensity & odd mannerisms. Despite being small, he hits hard & will never back down from someone the size of WALTER. I think he's an awesome addition to NXTUK, which is where he is currently rising in stock. My only criticism is that I think his finisher often looks weak & I think he should change it up."
[10.0] "Für mich der Breakout Star in Europa seit Jahren. Immer konstante leistungen bei WXW gezeigt, das er mitlerweile welt weit gebookt wird und nun auch bei NXTUK ist."
[9.0] "Alles an Ilja ist sehr gut. Im Ring ist er unglaublich konstant, zeigt nie schlechte Matches und hat schon einige richtig gute Matches gezeigt sei es gegen Walter im Caratfinale 2017 oder am Tag 2 des Carats 2018. Er mischt Strong Style und Technik mit gutem Characterwork und starkem Storytelling sowie gutem Crowdwork. Die Crowd kann er sowieso sehr gut in seinen Bann ziehen, da er sehr charismatisch ist, sein Gimmick toll verkörpert und einfach eine Main Eventer und gleichzeitig doch Underdog Ausstrahlung hat, obwohl er auch der Überlegene sein und dabei glaubhaft ist. Auch sein micwork ist inzwischen sehr intensiv und eindringlich geworden. Alles in Allem ein sehr guter Wrestler, einer der besten Europas und daher 9 Punkte."
[10.0] "To be honest, I wasn't really impressed by him when I first saw him at 16 Carat Gold in the triple threat match against Bad Bones and WALTER. I didn't get what the fuss was about, but the more I watched him, the more I became interested in him. I searched for his background and soon realized that this man is all about great character work. Seriously, how can you not get behind this guy? He's putting everything into his matches and I love him more everytime I see him compete. Great in-ring psychology with almost everyone and capable of great storytelling. I absolutely hate the fact that I missed a chance to see him live a few years ago."
[9.0] "Habe bisher nie ein schlechtes Match von ihm gesehen. Ich finde er hat Charisma und ich bin immer wieder beeindruckt was er einsteckt. Einer der besten die die wxw zu bieten hat."
[10.0] "Ilja is very charismatic and energetic wrestler. I have a goosebumps when watch his entrance. He has very hard style wrestling skill and watch him fight with stiff wrestler is very exciting."
[9.0] "Ein unfassbar guter Worker in Diensten der wXw, der sich über die Jahre kontinuierlich verbessert hat. Ein absoluter Charismabolzen mit ebenso starken Leistungen im Ring und am Mikrofon. Das Beste: er hat mit gerade einmal 24 Jahren immernoch unglaublich viel Potential, dass er hoffentlich ausschöpfen kann."
[9.0] "Der Unbesiegbare bei wXw, seit er sich von Bones den wXw Shotgun Championship geholt hat, hat er kein Match verloren und da waren starke Gegner schon dabei neben Bones auch Tischer einer seiner Lehrer. Er ist auch noch sehr jung hat aber schon sehr viel drauf und man hört total an seiner Sprache er kommt aus Russland. Nur gibt es hier Probleme das ich fast nichts von ihm verstehe da er nur Russisch sprich. Untertitel bei seinen Promos würde ich sehr begrüssen. Edit 06. 01. 2017. In der aktuellen Shotgun Ausgabe hat man gehört er kann Deutsch und das richtig gut. Die Cerberus Zeit ist nun für ihn vorbei nun kommen neue Aufgabe. Die erste große die zweite Käfigschlacht bei wXw Back to the Roots XVI. @Sweeney Weiß ich auch es hat mir nur überrascht das er das so gut kann. Er ist ja Russe und da habe ich das nicht so erwartet und klar ist er nicht mehr der Unbesiegbare aber trotzdem immer noch ein sehr starker Wrestler. Edit 8. 12. 2017 Ich empfehle euch Ilja Dragunov ganz privat (Teil 1) auf YouTube anzuschauen. So ehrlich sah man ihn nie zuvor und ja sein Deutsch ist perfekt. Ohne Russischen Akzent erfährt man wieder so viel über ihn auch wie viel Scheiße er durchmachen musste."
[9.0] "His performance in this year's 16 Carat alone has given me an incredible impression of Ilja Dragunov. His energy and fire are infectious from his entrance to the finish of his matches and everything in-between. He can brawl like hell and deliver some fantastic offense, but more than anything he can tank hits like almost nobody else. After 16 Carat, Ilja is one of the main reasons why I want to follow wXw more closely."
[8.0] "Einer der besten Wrestler den die wXw aktuell hat. War am Anfang nich sonderlich von ihm begeistert, hat sich aber stetig gebessert und im Jahre 2016 eine Reihe von sehr guten Matches geworkt (Käfigschlacht, Carat gegen Bailey, in Köln gegen Walter und beim Tourfinale gegen Bones). Allerdings braucht er einen Gegner, der ihn durchs Match zieht wie z. B. Walter. Daher zur Zeit noch nichts für den Main Event (World Title), sondern eher für den Shotgun Title."
[10.0] "Ilja ist einfach klasse. Super stark im Ring mit einem super geilen Finisher! Er hat so so viel Charisma und überzeugt sowohl von der Ausstrahlung als auch am Mikrofon. Der Split vom Cerberus tut ihm gut und der Sieg im 16 Carat Gold Turnier wird ihn nach oben befördern. Das Gimmick eines russischen Kämpfers ist genial."
"@Wrestling Forever in der Bloopers ausgabe hört man, er kann viel besser deutsch als in der von dir besagten Shotgun ausgabe. Zudem wurde er schon klar besiegt. Carat 2016."
[7.0] "Der irre Ilja ist das mit Abstand beste Mitglied des Cerberus. Gibt immer Vollgas im Ring und gehört trotz seines jungen Alters wrestlerisch schon zu den Topleuten der wXw. Sein Charisma kommt auch immer besser durch."
[7.0] "Ilja geht ab! Gefiel mir mit Svetlana besser als mit Polak, aber auch beim Cerberus ist er der beste im Bunde und wirkt völlig irre, so wie es sein muss. Er hat immer noch Luft nach oben, ist blutjung aber im Ring schon solide bis gut. Körperbau ist auch besser geworden - 22 Jahre jung! Das muss man sich auf der Zunge zergehen lassen."
[9.0] "Bei Ilja ist noch so viel Luft nach oben und genau deswegen ist es schwer ihn zu bewerten wie ich finde. Man würde ihm am liebsten 10 Punkte geben aber ich denke Ilja hat noch einen langen und großen Weg vor sich."
[8.0] "Hat sich sowohl im Ring, als auch vom Körperbau prächtig entwickelt und macht mit seiner Zugehörigkeit zu Cerberus sowie in seiner Funktion als Tag Champion einen guten Job. Beim Carat konnte man sich sicher sein, dass wir von ihm in den nächsten Jahren noch Großes bei der wXw zu erwarten haben."
[7.0] "Als Teil von Cerberus bekommt man nun ein Charisma zu sehen, welches ich zumindest bisher so von Ilja nicht kannte. Er passt perfekt zu der Gruppe und zu Adam Polak. Vom Ringkönnen her selbst erachte ich ihn jetzt schon als einen der Besten von wXw. Dragunov hat auf jeden Fall eine große Zukunft vor sich!"
[9.0] "I can't believe how good he is at just 22 years of age. His toughness is incredible, bearing in mind that he took nothing away from his stiff style full of headbutts even after a skull injury."
[8.0] "DER Newcomer des Jahres 2013 im deutschen Wrestling. Bringt sein Gimmick fantastisch rüber und ist gut im Ring. Zurecht der erste wXw Shotgun Champion gewesen. Dann der Rückschritt durch die scheinbar langanhaltende Verletzung, mittlerweile aber schon wieder bei der GWF in Dresden aufgetreten. Kann es kaum erwarten, ihn wieder in Oberhausen begrüßen zu dürfen. Für mich einer der Wrestler, von denen ich mir in Zukunft großes erhoffe."
[6.0] "Hat ein absolut geniales Gimmick, welches er auch super rüberbringt, und ist für wrestlerisch schon ziemlich weit, wenn man sieht, wie wenig Erfahrung er erst hat. Am Körperbau sollte allerdings noch gearbeitet werden."
[9.0] "Ich habe bisher noch kein schlechtes oder nicht unterhaltsames Match von Dragunov gesehen. Leider momentan verletzt... Hoffentlich bald wieder gesund und fit. Ich bin gespannt auf seine Zukunft im Wrestling."
[8.0] "Was für ein Gimmick! In Deutschland aktuell einmalig und damit für jede Veranstaltung eine besondere Attraktion. Bringt mit seiner Mimik das Gimmick wirklich gut rüber und die Verbindung mit dem Publikum stimmt. Toller Run als Shotgun-Champion den er aktuell hat."
[5.0] "Er spielt seine Rolle sehr gut und seine nette Ringbegleiterin unterstützt die Wirkung nochmal deutlich. Was die Fähigkeiten im Ring angeht, war er nicht überragend, aber auch nicht schlecht."
[9.0] "Einer der sehr talentierten! Vorallem in dem Alter. Überzeugt sehr mit Gestik und Mimik, wrestlerisch ist er einer der großen Namen für die Zukunft. Mit Sveti rundet es das ganze perfekt ab. Wird in Zukunft auf jeden fall was sehr großes. Denn Talent hat er massig!"
[8.0] "DRAGUNOV! DRAGUNOV! Was für ein junger Gott! Hat natürlich vom Wrestlerischen her noch einiges zu lernen, die letzten Performances haben aber gezeigt, wie gut er unterhalten kann und dass er einfach tolle Matches abliefert. Und er ist noch so verdammt jung! Spielt seine Rolle nahezu PERFEKT und zeigt im Ring echten Kampfgeist, was sofort auf das Publikum rüberspringt. Bin ziemlich gespannt, was für eine Zukunft auf diesen russischen Titanen wartet. Hier gebe ich gerne 8 Punkte, weil er einfach begeistert. Und das soll Wrestling doch am Ende des Tages tun, oder?"
[8.0] "Unterhaltsames Gimmick, das er überragend spielt und optimal von seinem Valet Swetlana Kalashnikowa ergänzt wird. Wrestling Skills sind - grade angesichts seines Alters und Ringerfahrung! - klasse! Kommt mit 19 schon sehr souverän rüber und wenn er so weiter macht, ist eine Verpflichtung durch WWE eigentlich nur eine Frage der Zeit!"
[8.0] "Ich bin zwar der Meinung, dass sowjettische Gimmicks mittlerweile out sind, oder sein müssten, aber es kommt darauf an wie man sie verkauft. Mit seinem Valet an seiner Seite und seine, für sein Alter, hervorragender Wrestling-Stil, passen einfach. Natürlich gibt es hier und da noch was zum verbessern, was er bis jetzt mit Charisma mehr als nur ausgleicht, aber ich sehe noch großes Potential. Top!"
[8.0] "Sensationelles Gimmick, mit Svetlana Kalaschnikova die passende Begleitung. Aus der Hinsicht schonmal Top. Durfte ihn nun ein paar ma in OB wrestlen sehen und es gefällt mir ziemlich gut. Der Höhepunkt natürlich das Match zwischen ihm und Blunt um den Shotgun Titel. Das war sensationell. Befindet sich auf dem richtigen Weg, da kann noch ordentlich was draus werden!"
"Ein Jahr Ringerfahrung und hat das Gimmick des Jahrhunderts. Cooler Typ dem ich natürlich keine Wertung bis dato gebe, allerdings könnte er mit seiner netten Begleitung die Entdeckung des Jahres werden. Und er schubst gerne Fans beim Entrance. Starker Mann."
