The Raw after WrestleMania has historically been a time for major announcements and landscape-altering appearances. This trend continued on Monday night’s episode as the WWE Draft was unveiled and NXT Champion Ilja Dragunov made his much-anticipated Raw debut, engaging in a non-title singles bout against Shinsuke Nakamura.
Amid the electrifying atmosphere, Michael Cole announced that the WWE Draft is set to kick off on the April 26th, 2024 episode of SmackDown, culminating on the subsequent episode of Raw on April 29th, 2024. Additionally, it was revealed that Dragunov would be a part of the draft, signalling a potential shift to the main roster for the esteemed NXT Champion.
In an awe-inspiring display of his capabilities, Dragunov left an indelible mark on his first main roster appearance. Despite Nakamura’s relentless offence, including a trademark sliding German Suplex, Dragunov showcased his resilience. Ultimately, an emphatic H-Bomb followed by the devastating Torpedo Moscow secured a decisive pinfall victory for the NXT Champion.
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