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Today at the NXT UK TV Tapings two new signees made their debuts with the WWE.
Russian star Ilja Dragunov, who is known for his work with OTT, wXw, Progress, and PWG made his debut against Ashton Smith in a dark match prior to the tapings.
ILJA DRAGUNOV vs. Ashton Smith is the dark match opener! #NXTUK pic.twitter.com/qc4qdaGXMl
— Dei Owen (@DeiOwen) February 23, 2019
IIja reportedly inked a deal with the company last month, and is set to work for the NXT UK brand exclusively.
Kimberly Benson, also known as Viper debuted under her WWE name Piper Niven. The Scottish star worked the Mae Young Classic tournament in 2017, and is best known for her work in Stardom, ICW, and World Of Sport.
Niven defeated Killer Kelly at the TV tapings today in Coventry, England.
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