Ilja Dragunov's WWE Future Revealed in New Rumors After Former U.S. Champion's Contract Expired

Following an extended absence from WWE programming, former United States champion Ilja Dragunov is reportedly leaving the company.

According to PWInsider.com (h/t WrestlePurists), Dragunov's departure comes amid the expiration of his WWE contract.

False Finish reported that WWE "would have liked Dragunov to stay with the company," but Dragunov made the decision to let his contract expire.

This article will be updated soon to provide more information and analysis.

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