BREAKING: WWE has signed 39-year-old former World Champion –  Reports

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“World Wrestling Entertainment has signed former IWGP Heavyweight Champion EVIL, PWInsider.com has confirmed with numerous sources in Japan. While there have been rumors about his destination for months, PWInsider.com can confirm he is signed and sealed with WWE.”

On January 4, he 39-year-lost the NEVER Openweight Championship to Aaron Wolf at Wrestle Kingdom 20. The following night at New Year’s Dash!!, EVIL and his stable, The House of Torture, lost to the team of Aaron Wolf, Master Wato, Toru Yano, and YOH. His last match took place on January 20 at NJPW Road To The New Beginning 2026.

At the end of the month, the company announced that EVIL had opted not to renew his contract and would be leaving the promotion. It will be interesting to see how the 39-year-old fares in the Stamford-based promotion.

Will EVIL start in NXT or move straight to the main roster in WWE?

With the reports of EVIL signing with WWE, the question is, where the former NJPW star begins his career in the global juggernaut. Last month, the Wrestling Observer reported that the company wants the 39-year-old to start in NXT.

EVIL is a highly accomplished professional wrestler with an impressive resume. During his tenure in NJPW, he captured the IWGP Heavyweight Championship, the IWGP Intercontinental Championship, the NEVER Openweight Championship, the IWGP Tag Team Championship, and the NEVER Openweight Six-Man Tag Team Championship.

He is recognized as the company’s second Triple Crown Champion for winning the IWGP Heavyweight, Intercontinental, and NEVER Openweight Championships. Given his accomplishments, EVIL could be a strong contender to immediately join the main roster upon his arrival.

However, if the company wants the 39-year-old to get used to its style first, NXT might be a smart choice. Only time will tell where EVIL will end up in the global juggernaut.

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