Former WWE Superstar to return after 1,140 days as Ilja Dragunov's manager? Exploring why the pairing can work

After making a name for himself in NXT, Ilja Dragunov finds himself rubbing shoulders with some of the best talent on the main roster. Currently, Dragunov is on Monday Night RAW, and it seems like the Russian will be involved in a feud with former NXT Champion Bron Breakker.

While Dragunov holds the talent to beat Breakker, given how violent the latter has been in recent times, it would be wise for Ilja to have a manager in his corner. Hence, in the upcoming episodes of RAW, a former WWE manager could return to manage Dragunov. The former WWE Superstar in question is Lana.

Recently, Lana informed the world that her time with All Elite Wrestling has come to an end. She also informed fans that she is still focused on being a good manager and hopes to be the next Paul Heyman. Given Lana still has this ambition, it would be perfect for her to return to WWE and manage Ilja Dragunov.

Another reason why she could manage Dragunov is because it seems she is already impressed by him. When Dragunov became the first Russian to win a title in WWE earlier this year, Lana had a lot of praise for him. Hence, it would be good to see Lana return and manage someone like Dragunov.

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Ilja Dragunov has vowed to make Bron Breakker suffer on RAW

Over the last few weeks, it's been difficult for WWE officials to keep Bron Breakker in control. Week after week, Breakker seems to lose his composure and goes into full attack mode. Ilja Dragunov has taken notice of this and vowed to make Breakker suffer.

After Bron Breakker attacked Ricochet, Ilja Dragunov made an appearance on RAW talk and spoke about it. He highlighted the differences between NXT and the main roster and also spoke about making Breakker suffer. Dragunov said:

"I don't know [if the attack was meant for him]. That is really the question. But the funny thing is that I already realize that RAW is a different beast. In NXT, I used to be the undisputed king, the czar. But here, so many people are much taller and heavier than I am. But guess what? I overcome. I crawled, I struggled, I screamed, and I cried in pain, but eventually, I overcome. Bron, you're the golden child, gifted at all sports, and you think that is intensity? No. It is not having all of that. It is developing skills and endurance when no one thinks you are gonna make it. Intensity means suffering, and The Mad Dragon is gonna make you suffer."

While the Russian has what it takes to come out on top of this rivalry, it will be interesting to see whether he is able to live up to it. After all, Breakker is currently a different man on Monday Night RAW.