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WWE’s IYO SKY Reveals Marriage To Former IWGP Heavyweight Champion Naraku (EVIL)

WWE star IYO SKY has officially announced that she is married to fellow WWE talent Naraku, the performer previously known to wrestling fans as EVIL during his run in New Japan Pro-Wrestling.

SKY shared the news on social media by posting a wedding photo alongside a heartfelt statement from the couple. The announcement quickly drew attention across the wrestling world, especially given both stars’ long histories in the Japanese wrestling scene before arriving in WWE.

In their statement, the pair reflected on how their wrestling journeys began in Japan before eventually bringing them together on the same stage in WWE.

They spoke about supporting one another not only as WWE Superstars, but also as husband and wife, promising to continue growing together while chasing even greater success in the industry. The message also thanked fans and industry peers who have supported them throughout their careers.

IYO SKY has become one of WWE’s top international stars since signing with the company in 2018. After making waves in the Mae Young Classic and NXT, she eventually rose to championship success on the main roster and established herself as one of the standout performers in WWE’s women’s division.

Naraku is still in the early stages of his WWE run, having only recently debuted in NXT by confronting NXT Champion Tony D’Angelo. Before joining WWE, he built a major reputation in NJPW under the ring name EVIL, where he captured the IWGP Heavyweight Championship and became one of the promotion’s most recognizable stars.

Both competitors also share deep roots in Japan’s wrestling landscape. While Naraku found success in NJPW, SKY became one of STARDOM’s defining names, earning multiple championship reigns and recognition as one of the promotion’s top stars.

The announcement marks one of the biggest real-life wrestling relationship reveals in recent memory, with fans across WWE and Japanese wrestling communities already sending congratulations to the newly married couple.

Former IWGP Champion EVIL Rebranded as Naraku, WWE NXT Debut Set

WWE is officially moving forward with its latest international signing, as the man formerly known as EVIL is set to compete on “WWE NXT” under a completely new identity.

After making a surprise appearance on last week’s episode to confront NXT Champion Tony D’Angelo, the former IWGP Heavyweight Champion has now been given a new name—Naraku. The rebrand was confirmed during this week’s show through a vignette hyping his in-ring debut for next Tuesday.

The promo didn’t waste time establishing direction either. Naraku directly addressed D’Angelo, making it clear that he’s coming after the NXT Championship. The segment closed with a simple but effective message: his debut is imminent.

Before arriving in WWE, Naraku built a dominant résumé in New Japan Pro-Wrestling, where he held multiple titles, including the IWGP Heavyweight Championship. His run in Japan came to an end earlier this year after dropping the NEVER Openweight Championship to Aaron Wolf at Wrestle Kingdom. He competed one final time the following night at New Year’s Dash!! before NJPW confirmed he would not be renewing his contract.

That departure sparked immediate speculation about his next move, with WWE quickly emerging as the likely destination. Still, his debut appearance last week came with a twist—he wasn’t identified by name, leaving fans guessing about how the company would present him.

Now, we have that answer.

The name “Naraku” carries a layered meaning. In Japanese, it translates to “abyss,” fitting his dark persona. It’s also a name familiar to anime fans from the “Inuyasha” series, though it remains to be seen if WWE leans into that connection. There’s also some curiosity about whether the name could be a subtle nod to wrestling veteran Joseph Park’s “Abyss” character, though that hasn’t been confirmed.

Interestingly, earlier reports suggested WWE might go with the name Nox Raijin, but those plans appear to have changed or the reports was false.

With a new identity and a title target already in sight, all eyes will be on next week’s NXT to see how Naraku’s first official outing unfolds—and whether he can immediately shake up the championship picture.