Former United States Champion Ilja Dragunov has officially left WWE. His departure wasn’t due to unwillingness from the company to retain him, but rather a stalled contract negotiation process. Reports indicate that Dragunov and WWE were unable to reach an agreement on new terms. Details of the negotiation breakdown remain undisclosed at this time. This marks the end of Dragunov’s run with the global wrestling entertainment company. Fans now await news on his future wrestling endeavors outside of WWE. The split appears amicable, stemming from business disagreements rather than performance issues.