EVIL is expected to make his WWE debut imminently after signing with the company. The former New Japan Pro Wrestling star officially ended his tenure with NJPW in January 2026 and is now set to join the WWE roster.

EVIL built a formidable legacy during his time in Japan. He formed the notorious House of Torture faction in NJPW and won multiple championships throughout his career.

The powerhouse wrestler is now seeking a fresh start on a global stage. His presence is expected to make an immediate impact on the WWE locker room.

As per Bodyslam, sources indicate the 39-year-old wrestler known as the "King of Darkness" will debut very shortly. The move is viewed as a significant acquisition for WWE.

PWInsider has reported that EVIL has not been assigned to any brand and is currently sitting in an unusual internal category.

"Former IWGP Champion EVIL has not been officially assigned to any WWE brand and is listed internally on the company's 'Misc.' roster, which is also where legends and injured talents reside internally."

There has been speculation about how EVIL might be introduced to WWE. The discussions quickly picked up steam after last week’s episode of NXT. During the show, Tony D’Angelo received a mysterious box which was marked with the Japanese kanji for “war.”

The eagle-eyed fans have immediately picked up on it and connected it with EVIL's possible debut on this week's edition of NXT.