Iija Dragunov parents

Last Modified Dec 14, 2023 10:46 GMT
Source: Iija Dragunov’s Instagram
Source: Iija Dragunov’s Instagram

Ilja Dragunov (birth name: Ilya Rukober), the Russian expert grappler has been a functioning in-ring entertainer starting around 2012. Dragunov made his WWE debut as an individual of the NXT UK brand in 2019. He dazzled the WWE authorities during the tryouts, which at last got him the official agreement. He impressed them during his time in NXT UK where the higher-ups picked him to end Gunther's record-breaking NXT UK Title reign.

Dragunov is as of now acting in NXT and is expected to make his debut in the main roster. He is the ongoing NXT Champion and previously brought home the NXT NXT United Kingdom Title (1 time). Before appearing at the WWE, Dragunov contended on the European free wrestling circuits. Dragunov is likewise known for his performance with Westside Xtreme Wrestling (wXw) where he accomplished a few titles. He won the wXw Unified World Wrestling Title (1 time), the wXw World Tag Team Title (3 times), and the wXw Shotgun Title (2 times).

Dragunov is the first non-kayfabe Russian male grappler to contend in the WWE. He is additionally the primary Russian-conceived champion in the history of the organization. He also won the Mitteldeutschland Cup and wXw Shotgun Title Competition in 2013, the 16 Carat Gold Competition in 2017, and the International Tag Team Tournament in 2018. Dragunov moreover has the Next Step Wrestling (NSW) European Title to his name. Pro Wrestling Illustrated (PWI) set Dragunov in the 72nd spot among the best 500 grapplers in the year 2022.

Who are Ilja Dragunov parents?

The names of Iija Dragunov's parents are not available on the web. Apart from names, their professional, age, and other basic information are also presently not known.

Who is Iija Dragunov’s mother?

The name of Iija Dragunov's mother is yet to be found. He moved from Russia to Germany when he was five years old with his mother. He was born in Russia during a period of war and political commotion. Dragunov moved to Dresden, Germany as a child and he says he's been fighting with life from that point forward. He and his mother were outsiders in a weird land. They were unable to communicate in the language and with very little cash in their pocket.

In the same way as other grapplers, Ilja Dragunov wasn't generally an expert grappler. The NXT UK star maintained a few sources of income before coming to the squared circle. He started another life and attempted to make due while striving to guarantee the prosperity of his loved ones. To help his family, he then, at that point, worked at pizza parlors and gas stations before becoming famous for proficient wrestling.

Dragunov credits those positions and his childhood for is mindset now. However, he expresses that he doesn't underestimate anything and values everything since he had so little as a kid.

Who is Iija Dragunov’s father?

There is no information regarding Iija Dragunov's father as of now. Some reports claimed that Dragunov has had no father since his childhood and was raised by a single mother. The NXT Superstar is very private about his family life and does not share much information in the media.

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FAQs

A. Ilya Rukober is the real-life name of Iija Dragunov.

A. Iija Dragunov holds the Russian nationality.

A. Iija Dragunov is presently 30 years old as of December 2023.

A. No, Iija Dragunov does not have any siblings.

A. The professional details of Iija Dragunov’s father are yet to be discovered.

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