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

TLDR

Former NJPW star EVIL officially debuted on WWE NXT as "Naraku" on May 5, after WWE had originally planned to use the trademarked name "Nox Raijin" before changing directions at the last minute. According to reports, Hiromu Takahashi's name has been circulating around the WWE Performance Center with internal word that the longtime NJPW star is expected to eventually sign with WWE, potentially using the unused "Nox Raijin" name that was originally intended for EVIL.