Watch: WWE Releases Thrilling Footage of GUNTHER vs. Ilja Dragunov”
WWE has released highlights from a latest residence show presenting a matchup among Ilja Dragunov and World Heavyweight Champion GUNTHER.
Fans had eagerly predicted a rematch between Dragunov and GUNTHER, following their standout performances on NXT and NXT UK, and had was hoping to look them clash once more at the imminent Bash In Berlin event on August 31. Although that bout won’t take place as predicted, WWE gave fans a treat by reserving this dream rematch at a residence display in Rotterdam, Netherlands, on August 25.
The suit, which was no longer broadcasted, saw GUNTHER and Dragunov deliver a chain of severe, excessive-effect moves. GUNTHER emerged victorious on this thrilling come upon, which WWE has now showcased in a “finest hits” video, to be had for viewing underneath.
Their first singles bout happened on October 29, 2020, during NXT UK, where GUNTHER retained his NXT UK Championship towards Dragunov in a contest that WWE later ranked as the 8th exceptional healthy of that 12 months. The distinctly anticipated rematch came about on August 22, 2021, at NXT TakeOver 36, in which Dragunov defeated GUNTHER, ending his 870-day reign as NXT UK Champion.
