EVIL is set to leave NJPW at the end of January. Earlier this month, it was reported that NJPW veteran EVIL has given his notice to the company and is expected to be joining WWE.
On January 25, NJPW officially announced EVIL will exit the promotion once his contract expires at the end of January 2026.
EVIL to leave NJPW
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After careful consideration and discussions with NJPW management, EVIL, who has been a long standing member of the NJPW roster will leave New Japan Pro-Wrestling at the expiry of his contract at the end of January 2026.
We apologise to fans for the sudden nature of this announcement. New Japan Pro-Wrestling wishes EVIL the very best in his future activities.
EVIL is a former IWGP Heavyweight Champion, a former IWGP Intercontinental Champion, a two-time Tag Team Champion, and a six-time NEVER Openweight Six-Man Tag Team Champion. Most recently, he dropped the NEVER Openweight Championship to Aaron Wolf at Wrestle Kingdom 20 earlier this month.
EVIL first joined NJPW in 2011, but left after two years. He then returned to the company again in 2015.
