Ilja Dragunov comments on Brock Lesnar at WWE Royal Rumble

Ilja Dragunov discussed his interaction with Brock Lesnar during the men's Royal Rumble match earlier this year. Lesnar, known for his dominance, no-sold Dragunov's offense before eliminating him. In an interview on "The Ariel Helwani Show," Dragunov expressed that he focused on maintaining his character despite the outcome, viewing the moment as part of his storytelling in wrestling. Although some fans were upset, Dragunov reported no regrets regarding this experience and emphasized the polarizing nature of his character as a positive feature in wrestling.

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