5 NXT Wrestlers Who Just Got New Names

4. Adrian Jaoude

Adrian Jaoude Arturo Ruas
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New name: Arturo Ruas.

This Brazilian grappler has worked only a handful of NXT TV tapings, though he has gone undefeated in the WWE-affiliated EVOLVE promotion since debuting there in March 2019. His one/off tag team with countryman Cezar Bononi appears to be on ice for now.

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