EVIL

NJPWActive

Born as Takaaki Watanabe

King of Darkness. Leader of House of Torture.

Debut

2011

Finisher

Everything is EVIL

News Articles

Notable Championships

IWGP Heavyweight ChampionshipIWGP World Heavyweight Championship

Latest News About EVIL

WWE RISING STARS & FADING STARS: Sami Wins the Big One, See No Evil, Grey’s Got Grit, Bron Brokken, Paxley is the Next Bliss, (Tiffy) Time’s Up

WWEPWTorchJul 1

20 YRS AGO – Keller’s WWE Raw Report (5/8/2006): The episode where movie crew said Kane was awful to work with on “See No Evil,” Luke Perry and ZZ Top appear, Cena-Hunter exchange

WWEPWTorchJun 24

WWE NXT Review (6/16/26) – Evil on the Way

WWELast Word on Pro WrestlingJun 17

WWE NXT Preview (June 2, 2026): Tony’s EVIL Protector

WWECageside SeatsJun 2

Naraku – FKA EVIL – Comments After WWE NXT In-Ring Debut: ‘I’m Going To Take Over The Whole Damn Place Real Soon’

WWEWrestleTalkMay 13

FREE PODCAST 5/12 – WKPWP Flagship: Keller & Wells analyze latest NXT call-ups, Evil in NXT, Cena’s ridiculous concept, New Japan’s new pushed stars, top NXT feuds ever, more (134 min.)

NJPWPWTorchMay 13

Rumor Roundup (May 7, 2026): Aleister Black’s future, Blake Monroe debut, EVIL’s WWE name, more!

WWECageside SeatsMay 7

Backstage News On EVIL’s WWE Name Change To Naraku

WWEPWManiaMay 6

WWE Eyeing Another Top NJPW Star After EVIL Signs

NJPWeWrestlingNewsMay 6

Another NJPW Star Expected to Sign With WWE After EVIL’s NXT Debut

NJPWRingside News (WWE)May 6

Update on WWE’s Nox Raijin name after EVIL revealed as Naraku

WWEWrestling Observer (F4W)May 6

WWE Made Last-Minute Change to EVIL’s Name Before NXT Reveal

WWERingside News (WWE)May 6

Former NJPW Star EVIL Comments On WWE Name Change To Naraku

NJPWWrestleTalkMay 6

New WWE NXT Name For Former IWGP Champion EVIL Revealed

NJPWRajahMay 6

NXT recap & reactions (May 5, 2026): Chaotic evil

WWECageside SeatsMay 6

EVIL Rebranded in NXT

WWESlam WrestlingMay 6