Former New Japan Pro-Wrestling star Hikuleo is slated to be at tomorrow’s Friday Night SmackDown event in Lexington, Kentucky, according to a new report from PWInsiderElite.com.
This could signal the long-awaited debut for the star, who has been with WWE for nearly a year. Hikuleo, the 34-year-old son of wrestling legend Haku, signed with WWE in the summer of 2024.
Despite being assigned to the NXT roster, he has yet to make an official on-screen appearance for the brand. WWE just did the split angle between Jacob Fatu and Solo Sikoa at Money in the Bank.
Trained by The Dudley Boyz, Hikuleo had a decorated career in NJPW from 2016 to 2024. During his time there, he held the IWGP Tag Team Championship with El Phantasmo and was also a former NJPW Strong Openweight Champion.
