The 2026 Royal Rumble men's match featured a pivotal moment that sparked online buzz and backstage reactions. Brock Lesnar and Ilja Dragunov's interaction caught the attention of fans and fellow wrestlers alike. During the match, Dragunov delivered chops to Lesnar, who seemingly no-sold the attack, screaming in Dragunov's face before eliminating him with a swift throw over the top rope. While the crowd cheered Lesnar's dominance, the backstage sentiment was reportedly less enthusiastic.
Fightful Select reported that several wrestlers expressed their disapproval of the crowd's reaction, sending eye-rolling emojis. The report stated, 'Multiple wrestlers sent us some eye-rolling reactions at fans that were 'happy' that Brock Lesnar no-sold Ilja Dragunov's offense in the Royal Rumble.'
The article also addressed speculation about Lesnar's future matches, clarifying that it's not certain he will face Oba Femi, as reported earlier this week. Additionally, it mentioned a Twitter post from LuigiWrestling, highlighting the contrast between the crowd's excitement and the backstage reaction. The post included a video of Lesnar's elimination of Dragunov, with the caption 'El grito de Brock al eliminar a Ilja' (#Brock's scream upon eliminating Ilja).
For a deeper dive into this story, visit Fightful Select at Patreon.com/Fightful. Andrew Ravens, a reporter for WrestlingNews.co, covered this event, providing detailed play-by-play coverage and transcription of interviews, ensuring fans stay engaged even if they can't watch the matches live. Andrew's expertise in pro wrestling, dating back to 2013, makes him a valuable asset for delivering comprehensive coverage of the industry's latest developments.
