Dragunov credits GUNTHER rivalry for elevating European wrestling, compares to legendary WWE feuds

Ilja Dragunov and GUNTHER, two WWE stars, gained significant attention for their intense matches in “WWE NXT” before joining the main roster. Dragunov recently shared his thoughts on why fans continue to talk about these encounters years later. He believes their matches set a new standard for European talent in wrestling and credits GUNTHER for pushing him to his limits, helping him become the high-level performer he is today.

The rivalry between Dragunov and GUNTHER began during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, with their feud over the NXT UK Championship resulting in a five-star rated match. Dragunov compares their rivalry to legendary pairings like Steamboat vs. Flair and Austin vs. The Rock, emphasizing how their competition brought out the best in both wrestlers. Recently, the two faced off again during European live events, with GUNTHER coming out on top. Both wrestlers have progressed significantly since their NXT UK days, with GUNTHER now holding the WWE World Heavyweight Championship and set to face Randy Orton at WWE Bash In Berlin.

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