How did Ilja Dragunov get injured on WWE RAW? Revisiting the exact spot

WWE Superstar Ilja Dragunov faced Bron Breakker in a number one contender's match during the latest episode of Monday Night RAW to determine the challenger for Sami Zayn's Intercontinental Championship at SummerSlam.

It was an intense back-and-forth match, showcasing why both men are considered the future of WWE. During the closing stages of the match, Ilja Dragunov was knocked out, prompting referee Aja Perera to stop the match and declare that the Mad Dragon couldn't continue, awarding the victory to Bron Breakker.

Replays revealed the exact reason for the abrupt stoppage. As Dragunov was attempting his signature H-Bomb from the apron to the outside, Breakker countered with a devastating mid-air spear. Dragunov's head bounced off the ring apron hard, leading the referee to halt the match to ensure his safety.

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WWE star breaks character to praise his rival

Bron Breakker defeated his former NXT rival Ilja Dragunov to become the number one contender for Sami Zayn's Intercontinental Championship at SummerSlam.

In a recent interview with Chris Vannini on the Getting Over: Wrestling Podcast, Breakker had high praise for Zayn. He mentioned that it has been a great experience working with Zayn and that competing against him was a bucket list moment for him.

"It's been great man. I've spent a heck of time and Sami [Zayn] is so good and such a great dude. It's been a pleasure of mine to be able to share the ring with him and you know a bucket list thing for me. Man, I'm just excited for the years to come," Breakker said. [From 01:22:00 to 01:22:20]

Bron Breakker was unsuccessful in his previous title match against Sami Zayn at Money in the Bank. It will be interesting to see if he can get the job done this time around at SummerSlam and become the new Intercontinental Champion.