Ever since winning the United States Championship, Ilja Dragunov has been defending it regularly. He has been issuing open challenges every week on SmackDown, establishing his footing as a workhorse champion. However, the clock could be ticking on Dragunov's title reign, as a major threat is lurking in the shadows waiting to hunt him.The Mad Dragon could lose the United States Title to Tommaso Ciampa, perhaps at Survivor Series. The two superstars have been at loggerheads for the past few weeks on SmackDown. Ciampa has been seeking a title match for quite some time, but Ilja Dragunov has been evading him every week. The Unbesiegbar has been showing disinclination to face the 40-year-old.WWE has been showing a cold-brewing storyline between the two stars on SmackDown without pitting them against each other. The company wouldn't have shown a gradual progression to their story unless there was a bigger plan in motion. It could be a matter of time before Tommaso Ciampa snaps, leading to the highly anticipated match between him and Dragunov.The Blackheart could shock the world and pull off a huge upset by dethroning The Mad Dragon for the United States Championship. Survivor Series currently has only four matches on the card, leaving adequate room for the addition of another bout. There is a possibility that WWE could add Ciampa vs. Dragunov for the United States Title to the spectacle as the fifth match.However, this is currently speculation! Only time will tell whether Tommaso Ciampa dethrones Ilja Dragunov or if The Mad Dragon continues to reign supreme.Ilja Dragunov to move to WWE RAW upon losing the United States Title?Ilja Dragunov has been on a phenomenal run since returning to WWE from his injury. He has been making waves on Friday Night SmackDown, becoming a cornerstone of the blue brand. Week after week, The Mad Dragon has been defending the United States Championship, giving opportunities to the roster.However, many fans have been wondering whether WWE could move him to Monday Night RAW after he loses the coveted title. The question also arises because Gunther is currently on the red brand, and a feud between The Unbesiegbar and The Ring General seems inevitable.Despite that, the creative team might not move Ilja Dragunov to RAW at this point. The blue brand currently has a scarcity of top-tier superstars in the main-event scene. Once The Mad Dragon loses the United States Title, there is a high chance that the Stamford-based promotion will push him up the card.WWE could establish Dragunov as a top star worthy to be in the main event scene. Hence, there is little to no chance of him moving to Monday Night RAW anytime soon.