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Ilja Dragunov Free Agency Heats Up As AEW Rumors Swirl
Tony Khan praised Dragunov as AEW interest grew, but no offer has been confirmed and the 32-year-old can sign anywhere immediately.
- On Thursday, August 20, Ilja Dragunov became a free agent following his WWE departure, with AEW President Tony Khan confirming he is monitoring the wrestler's next career steps.
- The 32-year-old athlete decided last week to let his contract expire while on a creative hiatus, leaving him free to negotiate with any promotion immediately.
- Wrestling Observer Radio host Dave Meltzer reported that Khan's repeated public praise suggests AEW is likely to make a serious offer soon to the performer.
- AEW management recently added the Motor City Machine Guns to the roster, with Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods expected to join soon and WWE Champion Sheamus hitting the market this fall.
- Roster shuffling between wrestling's top two promotions shows no signs of slowing, especially with talents like Bayley facing contract expirations in the coming weeks.
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Ilja Dragunov Free Agency Heats Up As AEW Rumors Swirl
Ilja Dragunov might be walking into a big payday, and it all comes down to how Tony Khan has been talking about him lately. Dragunov’s WWE deal expired on August 20, which means he is now a free agent with no non-compete period, and he can join any company right away. On the latest edition of Wrestling Observer Radio, Dave Meltzer reported that Khan has praised Dragunov so much in interviews that AEW is likely to make a serious offer soon. Khan …
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