Ilja Dragunov reflects on Brock Lesnar moment from Royal Rumble
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 21, 2026, 10:48 AM
Last updated Oct 21, 2026
Ilja Dragunov spoke about his notorious encounter with Brock Lesnar during the 2026 WWE Royal Rumble in a recent interview. Although Lesnar no-sold Dragunov's offense, leading to his elimination after 11 minutes, Dragunov expressed no regrets about the incident. He appreciated the fan support and stated that his career was built on moments of vulnerability rather than dominance. Dragunov acknowledged that while the encounter could have unfolded differently, he remains focused on his experience in the ring and the lessons learned from facing formidable opponents like Lesnar.
- •Ilja Dragunov eliminated in 2026 WWE Royal Rumble by Brock Lesnar.
- •Dragunov reflects on the moment in an interview with Ariel Helwani.
- •He credits his vulnerability for creating career-defining moments.
- •Lesnar reacted strongly to Dragunov's offense during the match.
- •Dragunov emphasizes the importance of facing 'monsters' in wrestling.
- 10:48 AMYahoo Sports — Ex-WWE star Ilja Dragunov has no regrets about infamous Brock Lesnar moment
"Almost everyone remembers Brock Lesnar no-selling Ilja Dragunov at the 2026 WWE Royal Rumble , and the released Superstar has talked about it extensively. It doesn’t sound like he has any regrets, though. During an interview with Ariel Helwani (via Fightful), Dragunov discussed the viral moment . He appreciated the fans rallying behind him […] The post Ex-WWE star Ilja Dragunov has no regrets about infamous Brock Lesnar moment appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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