Kyoki makes WWE in-ring debut ahead of Raw against Kit Wilson
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 3:24 PM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
Kyoki, formerly known as NJPW's Hiromu Takahashi, debuted in the WWE before Raw on August 25, 2026. He was introduced as Shinsuke Nakamura's tag partner on SmackDown after weeks of speculation. In his first match, Kyoki faced Kit Wilson and emerged victorious, continuing to use his finisher, Time Bomb. The match was reportedly filmed for Main Event or may have been a dark match. Kyoki's transition to WWE follows his departure from NJPW, where he was a prominent figure in the Los Ingobernables de Japon stable.
- •Kyoki debuted as Nakamura's partner before Raw.
- •He defeated Kit Wilson in his first WWE match.
- •The match may have been for Main Event or a dark match.
- •Kyoki retains his signature move, the Time Bomb.
- •He departed NJPW earlier this year after winning multiple titles.
- 3:24 PMWrestling Inc — Kyoki (Fka NJPW's Hiromu Takahashi) Makes WWE In-Ring Debut Ahead Of Raw
"After being revealed as Shinsuke Nakamura's partner in a vignette on "SmackDown", Kyoki (FKA Hiromu Takahashi) made his in-ring debut before "Raw".
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