Ilja Dragunov will defend the NXT Championship against Carmelo Hayes next week at WWE NXT Halloween Havoc (Night Two).
On a recent edition of the “Haus of Wrestling” podcast, Dragunov discussed sharing the ring with WWE Superstar Cody Rhodes on NXT TV.
You can check out some highlights from the podcast below:
On sharing the ring with Cody Rhodes being a special moment: “It was very interesting and absolutely a very special moment not only for me, but also for the audience in the arena and probably for the people watching on TV because it is as I said in the promo — meeting a person in the ring who stands, in a different way, for the exact same things that you stand for, that is something that very rarely happens.”
On what Rhodes brings to the table: “Look at Cody Rhodes, he brings an energy, a fire, a passion to the ring in front of those arenas, in front of those people that not a lot of other people can do. I do that too for NXT. People feel what I do, the passion, the fire I bring. This is something very similar and I mean, this moment standing me and Cody Rhodes together in one ring, I was scared that there was going to be an energy overload.”
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Ilja Dragunov, the current NXT Champion, is set to defend his title against Carmelo Hayes at WWE NXT Halloween Havoc (Night Two). In a recent episode of the “Haus of Wrestling” podcast, Dragunov shared his thoughts on his experience sharing the ring with WWE Superstar Cody Rhodes on NXT TV.
For Dragunov, sharing the ring with Rhodes was a special moment. He described it as not only special for himself but also for the audience in the arena and those watching on TV. Dragunov emphasized that it is rare to meet someone in the ring who stands for the same values and beliefs as you do. This shared connection made the experience even more meaningful.
When discussing what Rhodes brings to the table, Dragunov highlighted his energy, fire, and passion. He acknowledged that Rhodes has a unique ability to captivate the audience and create a powerful atmosphere in the ring. Dragunov also expressed that he brings a similar level of passion and fire to NXT, and this shared energy between him and Rhodes created an overwhelming moment in the ring.
The podcast episode also featured highlights from Dragunov’s interview. In the interview, he discussed various topics, including his upcoming match against Carmelo Hayes, the presence of WWE main roster stars in NXT, Gunther’s Intercontinental Title reign, and more.
To get a glimpse of Dragunov’s thoughts on his experience with Cody Rhodes and to hear more about his insights, you can watch the embedded video from the podcast.
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In conclusion, Dragunov’s experience sharing the ring with Cody Rhodes was a special and rare moment for both him and the audience. The energy and passion that both wrestlers bring to the ring created an unforgettable experience. Fans can look forward to Dragunov’s upcoming title defense against Carmelo Hayes at WWE NXT Halloween Havoc (Night Two).