EVIL’s New WWE Ring Name Revealed as “Naraku” & In-Ring Debut Set for Next Week’s Show
Tuesday’s WWE NXT show at the Performance Center in Orlando, Florida featured a vigenette airing hyping up former NJPW talent EVIL’s recent arrival and debut in WWE.
During the video, EVIL talked about how he made his name in his home country and he faced and beat many great competitors. EVIL continued stating he won many titles but the soul of a warrior is never satisfied. EVL then told Tony D’Angelo that he sits at the top of NXT with the biggest prize and it is a prize he wants. EVIL continued stating he did not present D’Angelo with a gift, he presented him with a proclamation. EVIL continued stating one day we will battle for the title and it is written in the rising sun.
This led to a graphic being shown with the words “Nakarku” revealing EVIL’s new ring name. It was also revealed that he will be making his official debut at next week’s show.
Naraku debuts NEXT WEEK!!! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/I0qZAlJwyk
— WWE (@WWE) May 6, 2026
Tristian Angels Vignette Airs
Tuesday’s WWE NXT show also featured a vignette airing hyping up Tristian Angels recently arrival to the NXT brand.
During the show, a video aired featuring Angels talking about the winds of change have come to NXT. After some more words about his past as a 7th generation sheepherder and his name becoming synonymous with fame at just 22 years old, Angels stated that when it comes to winning and achievements, he has a sixth sense and that is different from your North American Champion Myles Borne who doesn’t have five. Angels then proceeded to dish out insults directed at Cam Hendrix, Shiloh HIll, Hank and Tank. Angels talked about he is the star you are looking for and he can carry that burden in NXT.
Tristan Angels has ARRIVED! 😎 @tristanangels03 pic.twitter.com/yr3VbWm8fl
— WWE (@WWE) May 6, 2026
Romero Moreno Makes Surprise NXT Debut Appearance & Noam Dar Makes Surprise Return From Injury
Tuesday’s WWE NXT show also featured WWE EVOLVE talent Romero Moreno making his surprise debut appearance in the NXT brand.
During the show, The Vanity Project’s Jackson Drake, Ricky Smokes, and Brad Baylor were seen walking backstage. All three stopped to see someone who introduced himself as Romero Moreno. Baylor and Smokes responded insulting Moreno leading to Noam Dar making a surprise return and showed up. Drake responded insulting Dar leading to Dar saying he is back and it is time to shake things up. Dar then issued a challenge to Drake for a match at next week’s show. This led to Myka Lockwood showing up stating Vanity Project is with her and Drake responding stating if Myka wants to watch, he is in. After Vanity Project left, Moreno welcomed Dar backed and thanked him.
Noam Dar is BACK and has challenged @JacksonDrake03 to a match NEXT WEEK! 😤 pic.twitter.com/rjdLyPSWo1
— WWE (@WWE) May 6, 2026
This was Dar’s first appearance since June of 2025 due to an undisclosed injury. Dar made his in-ring return at a NXT house show event this past April in Florida.
Myka Lockwood Appears & Aligns with Vanity Project
Tuesday’s WWE NXT show also featured WWE LFG talent Myka Lockwood making a surprise appearance.
Near the end of the singles match between Jasper Troy and Jackson Drake, Troy fended Vanity Project’s Ricky Smokes and Brad Baylor trying to interfere. After Troy tossed Baylor into the ring leading to the referee getting distracted, Lockwood ran out and attacked Troy laying him out with a bodyslam. Lockwood tossed Troy back into the ring leading to Drake hitting a 450 Splash for the pinfall victory. Drake and the rest of Vanity Project celebrated their win with Lockwood as the newest official member.
WOW!! 😱
— WWE (@WWE) May 6, 2026
Off the assist from Myka Lockwood, @JacksonDrake03 picks up the WIN! pic.twitter.com/R5pRJYRoCO
Nattie Makes Surprise Appearance
Tuesday’s WWE NXT show also featured Nattie making a surprise appearance.
During the show, a very irate Jaide Parker was seen in the locker room destroying things in anger over her loss to Kali Armstrong earlier. Parker then question herself saying she can’t get it done. This led to Nattie showing up and stated what they are saying about Ms. Parker is true. Nattie then called Parker soft and left.
Jaida Parker is PISSED!!
— WWE (@WWE) May 6, 2026
Can @NatbyNature help? 🤔 pic.twitter.com/V6tkLPRPzn
Emily Agard Makes NXT Debut
Tuesday’s WWE NXT show also featured Emily Agard making her official debut as the newest backstage interviewer for the NXT brand.
During the show, a video aired featuring Agard introducing herself and walked up to Keanu Carver for an interview held outdoors to get some words from Carver to find out more about himself and what motivates him to be in NXT.
Welcome to NXT Emily Agard #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/KmCsuxIYCC
— Cory (@Cory_Hays407) May 6, 2026
Will Kroos Attacks Tony D’Angelo Again & Reveals His New Ring Name of “Mason Rook”
Tuesday’s WWE NXT show featured Will Kroos officially announcing his arrival to the NXT brand.
Following Tony D’Angelo’s victory over Tavion Heights in a singles match, D’Angelo offered his hand to Heights to help him back up. This led to Kroos running out from the crowd and attacked both D’Angelo and Heights laying them out with a running cannonball in the corner. Kroos then looked at the camera and stated that he is Mason Rook and he has arrived in NXT.
OH. MY. GOD. 😱
— WWE (@WWE) May 6, 2026
Mason Rook has ARRIVED in NXT!! pic.twitter.com/GLex4us7KR
Current Card for Next Week’s WWE NXT Show
Tuesday’s WWE NXT show also featured four new matches announced for the card of next week’s show on May 12th at the Performance Center in Orlando, Florida.
Current card for May 12th WWE NXT show:
- Six-man Tag Team match – Birthright (Uriah Connors, Channing “Stacks” Lorenzo, & Lexis King) vs. mystery opponents
- Zaria & Nikkita Lyons vs. Tatum Paxley & Lizzy Rain
- Kendal Grey vs. Kelani Jordan
- Noam Dar vs. Jackson Drake
- Naraku to make NXT debut
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