Ilja Dragunov, the most fierce wrestler in the ring, has not been spotted in WWE since late September of 2024. In a live show in Columbus, Georgia, Dragunov came to a head-to-head match with Gunther over the World Heavyweight title. The game has a twist of fate as Dragunov ended up with a torn ACL; this leaves him out of commission for an estimated six to nine months. This damage put an end to the momentum that he had acquired since his impressive transfer to the main event.
During his rehabilitation, Dragunov has been working hard in order to come back. Reports show that he has been training in the WWE Performance Center where he is doing normal workouts as opposed to rehabilitation exercises, which is a major change in his recovery process. Nevertheless, WWE has not found time to release the television date when it will resume.
Anticipated Return and Potential Impact
The fans and insiders speculate widely regarding the possible comeback of him. There is also view that he may be unknown player in the upcoming King of the Ring which will make the tournament similar to a surprise party. But looking at the number of weeks it normally takes a player to return to the pitch after an ACL injury, it would be best to expect him to come back in September 2025, which is a year after he sustained the injury.
The anticipated comeback of Ilja is not only due to his skill inside the ring but in the possible plots that he can generate. His past battles with Gunther have been stuff of legends and a new rivalry would draw watchers once again. Also, his intense fashion and toughness ensure that he is a force to reckon with as far as any championship is concerned and this makes his comeback very promising.
WWE Universe anxiously awaits with the comeback of the Mad Dragon and the anticipation is increasing. Be it as a surprise competitor in a competition or a spectacular comeback later this year, it seems like the Dragunov comeback is going to shake the WWE stage.