BREAKING: NJPW Icon EVIL Gets New Name In WWE
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Naraku Set For NXT Debut Next Week After Mysterious Promo
A new chapter is set to begin on NXT next week as the former EVIL prepares for his official debut under a fresh identity. During Tuesday night’s show, the Japanese star appeared in a vignette where he reflected on his decorated career, highlighting the championships he captured in Japan. He
Former NJPW star EVIL gets new WWE name and debut date - VIDEO
Naraku, previously known in Japan as EVIL, was introduced in recent weeks through promotional segments that positioned him as a serious new challenger within the NXT roster, News.Az reports, citing Wrestle Zone. Naraku debuts NEXT WEEK!!! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/I0qZAlJwyk — WWE (@WWE) May 6, 2026 He first appeared on the April 28 episode of NXT, where he confronted Tony D’Angelo, immediately signaling his intent to compete at the top level of the …
EVIL's New WWE Ring Name Revealed
Since leaving New Japan Pro Wrestling and joining World Wrestling Entertainment, EVIL would not be able to retain that name, so it has been a point of curiosity what he would be called. After last week’s debut, where he was not referred to as anything at all officially, we now know what he will be within WWE. His new ring name was revealed to be Naraku in a promo vignette where he proclaimed how he is going after Tony D’Angelo’s NXT World Champi…
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