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Dragunov and AXIOM's support from GUNTHER follows their outstanding NXT UK performances. The championship bout between Dragunov and GUNTHER in October 2020 was one of the most physically demanding matches in wrestling history.
The two wrestlers have established themselves as pillars of the company. AXIOM, known initially as A-Kid, gained notoriety by winning the first Heritage Cup and defeating GUNTHER in the championship match. Fans will closely watch these two talents' ascent inside the NXT brand.
In NXT UK, all three wrestlers were well-known individuals. On October 29, 2020, WALTER and Dragunov engaged in one of the most physically taxing matches in history to compete for the championship title. Dragunov was defeated by WALTER's rear nakked choke sleeper hold after a brutal 25-minute encounter that exhausted and bloodied both opponents.
He passed out in the ring. Nevertheless, Dragunov triumphed in the rematch at NXT Takeover 36, forcing WALTER to submit to a standing rear nakked choke sleeper hold and winning the championship.
AXIOM's Impressive Run in NXT UK and Championship Match Against WALTER
Similarly, AXIOM, formerly A-Kid, established himself by defeating Trent Seven in the eight-man tournament's championship match in November 2020 and winning the first Heritage Cup.
A-Kid issued a challenge to WALTER for the NXT UK Title the next month, which WALTER sneered and accepted. The next 14-minute match served as a demonstration of both wrestlers' flexibility as they skillfully combined their disparate talents, speeds, and sizes into the storyline.
Ilja Dragunov and AXIOM's praise from GUNTHER highlights the breadth of talent in WWE's NXT brand. Emerging stars like Dragunov and AXIOM can demonstrate their abilities to a larger audience because of the company's global presence.
Fans will undoubtedly be eagerly following as these two wrestlers continue to carve out their niche in the wrestling business because of the apparent buzz surrounding them and their potential for success. It will be intriguing to see how fresh talent like Dragunov and AXIOM rise to the occasion and secure their position in the sport as the WWE's NXT brand develops.
