Manik Aftab on March 17, 2022
Ilja Dragunov is killing it as NXT UK Champion and there’s no denying that. The Unbesiegbar defeated WALTER (now known as Gunther) for the title in a hard-hitting bout at TakeOver 36 in August 2021.
Ilja will soon be facing a new challenger in Roderick Strong. The Diamond Mine leader flew to the UK to wrestle Wolfgang in the main event of this week’s episode of the show.
The former NXT North American champion would go on to win his debut match against the Gallus member. Strong took the mic following his victory and issued a challenge to the NXT UK champion.
“Listen, I’m not here for a long time — I’m here for a good time. And I’m here for the big-money fights. This match isn’t the only reason I was here. Everybody knows who the big-money fight is. And Ilja Dragunov, I lay down the challenge and the ball is in your court.”
WWE later posted a clip of the reigning champion smiling as he looked towards the television screen with the video of the former Undisputed Era member issuing the challenge playing on it.
H/T f4wOnline
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March 17, 2022 10:06 pm
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