WWE Superstar Gunther, who dominated as the most dominant Intercontinental Champion, is now dominating in the King of the Ring tournament. After losing his WWE Intercontinental Championship at WWE WrestleMania 40 against Sami Zayn, Gunther entered the King of the Ring tournament.
Gunther entered the tournament and triumphed over Sheamus and Kofi Kingston. He has progressed to the semi-finals. Ilja Dragunov, Gunther’s former WWE NXT rival, also joined the tournament but faced an unfavorable outcome. In the recent edition of the WWE RAW episode, Ilja Dragunov faced Jey Uso and suffered a defeat, resulting in his elimination from the tournament.
Fans had eagerly anticipated seeing both Gunther and Ilja Dragunov in the tournament, hoping for a showdown between the former NXT rivals. However, fans’ wishes were left unfulfilled as the tournament progressed. After Ilja Dragunov’s exit from the tournament, Gunther turned to social media to send a message to Dragunov.
It will be intriguing to see Ilja Dragunov’s next steps since he recently transitioned to the main roster. Fans are eagerly anticipating a showdown between the former NXT rivals now that they are both on the main roster.
Fans express disappointment over Ilja Dragunov’s WWE King of the Ring elimination
Fans are voicing their disappointment following the elimination of former WWE NXT Champion Ilja Dragunov. In the second round of the tournament, Dragunov faced Jey Uso and suffered a clear defeat. Fans had anticipated seeing Dragunov’s dominance, similar to his NXT days, on the main roster. However, his recent loss left fans shocked.
Ilja Dragunov made his debut on the main roster in April. Many fans had high expectations, believing WWE had big plans for the former NXT champion. However, his elimination from the King of the Ring tournament against Jey Uso came as a surprise to many. It’s worth mentioning that Jey Uso’s singles career has seen a significant rise in popularity among fans. His recent reception at the WWE Backlash in France garnered viral attention on social media platforms.
