Former NJPW star EVIL officially arrived in WWE NXT last week, and a new backstage report may have revealed the identity he’ll be using going forward.

During last Tuesday’s episode of “WWE NXT,” Tony D’Angelo finally came face-to-face with the person behind the mysterious box that had been teasing his arrival. A hooded figure emerged through the smoke and lighting effects before stepping into the ring and confronting the reigning NXT Champion. The man handed D’Angelo a shirt featuring the same Japanese symbol that had appeared on the package before dramatically removing his hood.

The reveal confirmed that the longtime NJPW standout known as EVIL had made his WWE debut.

Commentary quickly acknowledged the significance of the moment, with Vic Joseph referencing EVIL’s past as a former IWGP Heavyweight Champion. However, WWE stopped short of identifying him by a new ring name during the segment, leading to speculation about what he would be called in NXT.

That speculation intensified after a trademark filing surfaced on April 28 for the name “Nox Raijin.” According to a new report from Fightful Select, WWE internally lists the former NJPW star under his real name, Takaaki Watanabe, but the company is expected to use Nox Raijin as his official on-screen name moving forward.

The reported name appears to fit the dark presentation EVIL became known for during his run in Japan. In Japanese mythology, Raijin is recognized as the god of thunder, lightning, and storms, while “Nox” is commonly associated with darkness or night. The combination lines up closely with the ominous character work EVIL used throughout his NJPW career.

Before departing NJPW earlier this year, EVIL spent roughly 14 years with the promotion and built an accomplished résumé. Along with capturing the IWGP Heavyweight Championship, he also held the IWGP Intercontinental Championship, NEVER Openweight Championship, and multiple IWGP Six-Man Tag Team Championships.

He was also the founder and leader of House of Torture, the controversial faction created after his shocking betrayal of Los Ingobernables de Japon several years ago.

With his WWE arrival now official, it appears only a matter of time before Nox Raijin begins making a major impact on the NXT roster.