BREAKING: WWE has signed 39-year-old former World Champion

BREAKING: WWE has signed 39-year-old former World Champion

WWE has reportedly signed a massive free agent. EVIL departed New Japan Pro Wrestling earlier this year, and rumors of him joining the global juggernaut have been circulating since.

WWE Signs Top New Japan Pro-Wrestling Star

WWE has reportedly signed a top former New Japan Pro-Wrestling star. Mike Johnson of PWInsider has reported that WWE has signed former IWGP Heavyweight Champion EVIL. Multiple reports in January suggested that the 39-year-old was close to signing with the promotion, and the latest update confirms that he is “signed and sealed” with the company. EVIL, real name Takaaki Watanabe, made his debut for NJPW in 2011 and had an extended run in the U.S, …

WWE Reportedly Signs Top Name From NJPW, Name Change Expected

Another international name appears to be heading to WWE, and this time it’s a former top champion from Japan. EVIL has reportedly signed with WWE, according to a new update making the rounds on Friday. The report claims the deal is now “signed and sealed,” signaling that his long-rumored jump to the company is officially complete. This development follows earlier reports from the start of 2026, which indicated that the former IWGP Heavyweight Ch…

WWE Signs Iyo Sky's Former Fiancé

Iyo Sky’s former fiancé has signed with WWE. Before moving on to World Wrestling Entertainment, Iyo Sky was reportedly engaged to Takaaki Watanabe (known as EVIL) while they were in Japan. Their connection was even acknowledged by broadcasters earlier in her WWE career. EVIL, 39, is best known in the industry for his time in […]

A former IWGP heavyweight champion has reportedly signed with WWE

According to Mike Johnson of PWInsider.com, WWE has signed former IWGP heavyweight champion EVIL. While there had been rumors about his destination for months, PWInsider can now confirm that he is officially working for WWE. EVIL, whose real name is Takaaki Watanabe, rose to prominence in NJPW. EVIL, 39, debuted in 2011 and later had an extended run in the United States with Ring of Honor, along with appearances in Global Force Wrestling. Accord…

EVIL Reportedly Signs With WWE

EVIL is heading to WWE. On January 26, New Japan Pro-Wrestling announced that EVIL would be leaving the promotion at the end of the month following the expiration of his contract. Following his departure, rumours began circulating that the ‘King of Darkness’ could be headed to WWE, and that now appears to be the case. According to PWInsider, EVIL has now officially signed with WWE, bringing an end to months of speculation regarding his future. …