Ilja Dragunov sustained an ACL injury during his match against GUNTHER in September 2024 and was expected to be out for a long time. While he is still missing from WWE television, his expected return timeline has now been revealed.
According to a report by PWN, it was noted that Ilja Dragunov is targeting a return to the Monday Night Raw roster in September. Therefore, fans will still have to wait at least five more months until they get to see the Mad Dragon return.
It was reported earlier that Ilja Dragunov has been training at the WWE Performance Center for his in-ring return. He was also seen without any support gear for his injury, which is a definitely positive sign for his recovery.
Ilja Dragunovs injury came at an unfortunate time, just as he was gaining momentum on the main roster. In the beginning, doctors estimated a recovery time of six to nine months. However, based on the latest update, it seems the injury may have been more severe than first expected since it will take him longer to come back.
With WWE keeping a close eye on his progress, well have to wait and see if Dragunov will be able to return before September this year. He is one of the best wrestlers in WWE, and his comeback would be a massive boost for the Raw roster.
How do you see Ilja Dragunovs return playing out in WWE? Do you think hell pick up where he left off, or will he have to rebuild his momentum? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
