Ilja Rukober
Acting
Born October 10, 1993 · Moscow, Russia
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 · 36 titles
Raw
WWE NXT
WWE Main Event
WWE Friday Night SmackDown
WWE Speed
Royal Rumble 2026
WWE Best of Raw 2024 Special
WWE NXT Stand & Deliver 2023
WWE NXT Spring Breakin' 2024 - Week 1
PWG: 2018 Battle of Los Angeles - Stage Two
The Best of WWE: 10 Best Matches of 2020
NXT TakeOver 36
PROGRESS Chapter 81: Pour Some PROGRESS On Me
NXT No Mercy 2023
NXT The Great American Bash 2023
NXT Halloween Havoc 2023 – Night 2
NXT UK TakeOver: Cardiff
WWE Worlds Collide
WXW Fans Appreciation Nite 2016
PROGRESS Chapter 88: Super Strong Style 16 - Day 2
PROGRESS Chapter 89: 26th May 1988
NXT Halloween Havoc 2022
PWG: 2018 Battle of Los Angeles - Stage One
WWE NXT Stand & Deliver 2024
NXT Vengeance Day 2024
NXT Battleground 2023
PROGRESS Chapter 80: Gods and Monsters
PROGRESS Chapter 76: Hello Wembley
PROGRESS Chapter 103: Beer Snake City
PROGRESS Chapter 88: Super Strong Style 16 - Day 3
PROGRESS Chapter 78: 24 Hour PROGRESS People
PROGRESS Chapter 88: Super Strong Style 16 - Day 1
wXw Superstars Of Wrestling 2018
PROGRESS Chapter 99: With A Flake, Please
PROGRESS Chapter 83: Remove Child Before Ironing
wXw True Colors 2018