Why EVIL asked to begin his WWE run in NXT
Summary
– EVIL personally requested to start his WWE run in NXT instead of joining Raw or SmackDown
– He made his surprise debut on the April 28 episode of NXT by confronting Tony D’Angelo
– WWE reportedly had not assigned him to any brand before his television debut
EVIL made a major statement during the April 28 episode of NXT when he appeared during a lights-out segment involving Tony D’Angelo. His arrival instantly pushed him into one of the brand’s biggest ongoing storylines.
The segment connected to the mystery box angle WWE had been teasing the previous week. After the arena went dark, EVIL appeared inside the ring, standing face-to-face with D’Angelo and handed him an item marked with the same symbol tied to the storyline.
According to Cory Hays of BodySlam.net, EVIL specifically asked to begin his WWE run in NXT. This was not a company decision; he was placed there by default. The move came from EVIL himself as he looked to establish his place in WWE.
Before his debut, reports suggested EVIL was not officially locked into Raw, SmackDown, or NXT. He was reportedly still unassigned internally, and there was even discussion about WWE possibly changing his presentation, including dropping the EVIL name.
That makes his NXT debut even more important. Rather than waiting for a main roster opportunity, EVIL chose NXT as the fastest path to make an immediate impact. His confrontation with Tony D’Angelo showed that he is not arriving quietly and plans to be a major part of the brand right away.
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