EVIL, 38, is leaving NJPW for WWE after losing the NEVER Openweight Championship.

Former NJPW heavyweight EVIL, 38, is reportedly leaving the promotion for WWE, according to multiple sources including Bryan Alvarez and Super J-Cast. The move follows his recent loss of the NEVER Openweight Championship to Aaron Wolf at Wrestle Kingdom 20. EVIL, a former IWGP Heavyweight Champion and leader of House of Torture, has reportedly given notice, though WWE has not confirmed the signing. The potential departure is part of broader speculation about NJPW talent moving to WWE, including Gabe Kidd and others.