Backstage Disagreement Emerges Over EVIL’s WWE Debut Plans

TLDR

EVIL is expected to join WWE once his NJPW deal expires, but there's a backstage disagreement over his debut plans. According to a March 18, 2026 report from Super J-Cast & Case Lowe, EVIL has requested to start his WWE run in NXT to familiarize himself with the company's style, while WWE is reportedly leaning toward bringing him directly to the main roster instead.