Ilja Rukober
Acting
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.
Also known as
Ilja Dragunov · Davey American
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Known For
Raw
1993 · TV
WWE Speed
2024 · TV
WWE NXT
2010 · TV
WWE Friday Night SmackDown
1999 · TV
WWE Main Event
2012 · TV
Royal Rumble 2026
2026 · Movie
NXT UK TakeOver: Cardiff
2019 · Movie
WWE Best of Raw 2024 Special
2025 · Movie
The Best of WWE: 10 Best Matches of 2020
2020 · Movie
WWE NXT Stand & Deliver 2023
2023 · Movie
WWE Worlds Collide
2020 · Movie
WWE NXT Spring Breakin' 2024 - Week 1
2024 · Movie