This week, we're joined by the No. 1 contender to the NXT championship, Ilja Dragunov. Dragunov is challenging NXT champion Carmelo Hayes for the title in the main event of the NXT premium live event, No Mercy, in Bakersfield, California on Sunday, Oct. 1 Dragunov discusses his current NXT run and also talks about his origins in pro wrestling as well as how he feels the crowd and reacts to them as he performs. He also discusses his classic NXT UK match with the man formerly known as Walter, the Intercontinental champion Gunther, which received widespread praise from fans and critics alike.

<p>This week, we're joined by the No. 1 contender to the NXT championship, Ilja Dragunov. Dragunov is challenging NXT champion Carmelo Hayes for the title in the main event of the NXT premium live event, No Mercy, in Bakersfield, California on Sunday, Oct. 1 Dragunov discusses his current NXT run and also talks about his origins in pro wrestling as well as how he feels the crowd and reacts to them as he performs. He also discusses his classic NXT UK match with the man formerly known as Walter, the Intercontinental champion Gunther, which received widespread praise from fans and critics alike.</p>

Under the Ring: Pro Wrestling Conversations is a weekly interview program discussing careers, issues, matches and all the fun from the multi-billion dollar pro wrestling industry. The people behind the personas you see each week on TV are unique and connect with audiences locally and worldwide. This podcast will go behind the curtain and under the ring and bring you their perspectives.

<p>Under the Ring: Pro Wrestling Conversations is a weekly interview program discussing careers, issues, matches and all the fun from the multi-billion dollar pro wrestling industry. The people behind the personas you see each week on TV are unique and connect with audiences locally and worldwide. This podcast will go behind the curtain and under the ring and bring you their perspectives.</p>

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Under The Ring: Ilja Dragunov on his rivalry with NXT champion Carmelo Hayes, why he's so intense in the ring, his classic match with Gunther

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