Takaaki Watanabe
Biography
Takaaki Watanabe, better known by his ring name EVIL, is a Japanese professional wrestler best known for his long tenure in New Japan Pro-Wrestling, where he debuted as a Young Lion in 2011 and later became the leader of House of Torture. During his run, he captured multiple titles including the IWGP Heavyweight and Intercontinental Championships, won the New Japan Cup in 2020, and claimed back-to-back World Tag League victories in 2017 and 2018 with SANADA before leaving the promotion in January 2026.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances
NJPW Wrestle Grand Slam in MetLife Dome: Night 2
as EVIL
2021
NJPW G1 Climax 31: Day 2
as EVIL
2021
NJPW G1 Climax 31: Day 4
as EVIL
2021
NJPW G1 Climax 31: Day 6
as EVIL
2021
NJPW G1 Climax 31: Day 8
as EVIL
2021
NJPW G1 Climax 31: Day 10
as EVIL
2021
NJPW G1 Climax 31: Day 14
as EVIL
2021
NJPW G1 Climax 31: Day 12
as EVIL
2021
NJPW G1 Climax 31: Day 16
as EVIL
2021
NJPW G1 Climax 31: Day 18
as EVIL
2021
NJPW G1 Climax 31: Day 19 (Final)
as EVIL
2021
NJPW The New Beginning in Osaka 2023
as Evil
2023
NJPW Dominion 6.6 in Osaka-jo Hall
as EVIL
2021
NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 16: Night 2
as EVIL
2022
NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 16: Night 1
as EVIL
2022
NJPW & NOAH: Wrestle Kingdom 16 - Night 3
as EVIL
2022
NJPW New Years Golden Series 2022 - Day 1
as EVIL
2022
NJPW Dominion 6.4 in Osaka-jo Hall
as EVIL
2023
NJPW Sakura Genesis 2023
as EVIL
2023
NJPW 40th Anniversary Show
as Takaaki Watanabe
2012
