Ilja Dragunov is the new AEW National Champion after defeating Tommaso Ciampa at AEW Full Gear 2026. The hard-hitting victory marks Dragunov’s first championship win in All Elite Wrestling following his recent arrival in the promotion after departing WWE.
Physical Opening Exchanges Between Ilja Dragunov And Tommaso Ciampa
Immediately following the opening bell, Dragunov set an aggressive pace by planting Ciampa spine-first onto the mat. The fast-paced battle quickly spilled out to ringside, where Ciampa shifted momentum by knocking Dragunov off the ring apron and driving him spine-first into the steel barricade.
Once back inside the squared circle, Dragunov countered with targeted limb work and heavy strikes:
- Targeted Offense: Dragunov wore down Ciampa’s leg with a series of heavy stomps before unloading stiff right hands and knee strikes against his arm.
- Ringside Impact: After Ciampa evaded an initial H-Bomb attempt and traded hard right hands following a tense staredown, the defending champion sent Dragunov crashing head-first into the steel ring steps outside for a close two-count.
High-Impact Finish Secures Dragunov’s First AEW Title
Refusing to back down, Dragunov turned the tide on the outside by launching himself directly off the ring apron to connect with a devastating H-Bomb. Both competitors later battled up to the top turnbuckle, where Ciampa gained the upper hand and brought Dragunov crashing down to the canvas with a thunderous superplex.
Despite the impact, Dragunov quickly recovered to seize control of the closing sequence. He planted Ciampa with a thunderous powerbomb before immediately following up with another crushing H-Bomb to secure the three-count and capture the AEW National Championship.
A Milestone Victory In All Elite Wrestling
Capturing the AEW National Championship represents a major milestone for Dragunov early in his All Elite Wrestling tenure. Having recently joined the roster after his exit from WWE, the newly crowned champion immediately establishes himself as a top competitor in the singles division heading into upcoming episodes of AEW Dynamite and Collision.
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