BREAKING: NJPW Icon EVIL Gets New Name In WWE

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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…

EVIL Renamed Naraku, Noam Dar Returns From Injury & More Set For Next Week's NXT

Next week's episode of WWE NXT will feature the in-ring debut of Naraku, the return to action for Noam Dar, and more. Check out the lineup for the May 12th episode of NXT.

EVIL's WWE Name Is 'Naraku,' Set To Make In-Ring Debut On 5/12 NXT

The WWE in-ring debut for Naraku. Former IWGP Heavyweight Champion EVIL made his WWE debut on the April 28th episode of NXT on The CW and confronted the NXT Champion Tony D'Angelo. A vignette for EVIL aired on the 5/5 program, and it was revealed that his new name is 'Naraku.' He'll be making his…

EVIL’s New WWE Ring Name Revealed

The mystery surrounding EVIL’s WWE identity has officially been solved. According to Fightful Select, the recently filed trademark for “Nox Raijin” is indeed intended for the former IWGP Heavyweight Champion, confirming the name he will use moving forward in World Wrestling Entertainment. The trademark filing was submitted on April 28 — the same day EVIL […]