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 WWE debut on May 12th.

Naraku a.k.a. EVIL last wrestled in January during New Japan Pro-Wrestling’s Road to the New Beginning tour. He wrapped up with the company that month.

Fightful will have written and audio coverage of Naraku’s WWE in-ring debut.