Ilja Dragunov is ready to make a statement as he prepares to battle Carmelo Hayes for the NXT Championship at this Sunday’s NXT Great American Bash premium live event. In a recent interview with Cultaholic, Dragunov expressed his determination to become the most intense NXT Champion in the brand’s history.
When asked about what winning the title would mean to him, Dragunov stated, “Being the face of NXT is dependent on what the people want. Do you want to have the most intense man in NXT being NXT Champion? Do you want to have the person with the biggest passion and the biggest intensity level, with the highest resilience, being the champion of the brand? Do you want the strongest possible person to be the champ of the brand? I don’t know, but as soon as I am the NXT Champion, you will definitely have that. So, you will really have the most intense brand then.”
Dragunov’s words reflect his determination to bring a new level of intensity to the NXT Championship. As he prepares to face off against Carmelo Hayes, fans can expect a hard-hitting and high-energy match that showcases Dragunov’s unique style and passion for the sport.
In a separate interview, Dragunov also discussed the possibility of joining his old rival GUNTHER Imperium on the WWE main roster. While Dragunov did not confirm any plans, fans can read more about his thoughts on the matter on Wrestling Headlines.
Ilja Dragunov’s promise to become the most intense NXT Champion of all time has generated buzz among wrestling fans. As the Russian star prepares for his championship match, the anticipation for the NXT Great American Bash continues to build.
(H/T and transcribed by Fightful)
Source: Wrestling Headlines