Ilja Dragunov Reveals Main Difference In Transition From NXT To WWE Main Roster

Ilja Dragunov was called up to the Raw brand during the WWE Draft in late-April.

Following impressive reigns with the NXT UK and NXT championships, many fans are pushing for Ilja Dragunov to win a singles title on Raw.

Speaking with the Daily Star, Ilja Dragunov noted that the main difference in the transition is just that everything gets bigger from NXT to Raw.

Noting that the job stays the same, Ilja Dragunov said:

“I think the transition was just like everything just gets bigger, you know? First of all, for me, it always feels like, yeah the job stays the same, but the environment changes. So, that’s what I mean when I say everything gets bigger — you just got all those big arenas.

“It is a bit, of course, bigger than compared to NXT. Before that, you really realize that just audience-wise, but the job stays the same. I mean, it’s a definitely a higher pressure level because this is like the top of the top of the top, and now you got to really step up your game even more.”

Ilja Dragunov advanced in the Intercontinental Title tournament on Monday’s Raw episode, defeating Dominik Mysterio and Dragon Lee in their First Round Triple Threat.

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