Takaaki Watanabe

Known for: Acting

Born: January 25, 1987 in Mishima, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan

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.

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Takaaki Watanabe

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NJPW Wrestle Grand Slam in MetLife Dome: Night 2

NJPW G1 Climax 31: Day 2

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NJPW G1 Climax 31: Day 19 (Final)

NJPW The New Beginning in Osaka 2023

NJPW Dominion 6.6 in Osaka-jo Hall

NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 16: Night 1

NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 16: Night 2

NJPW & NOAH: Wrestle Kingdom 16 - Night 3

NJPW New Years Golden Series 2022 - Day 1

NJPW Dominion 6.4 in Osaka-jo Hall

NJPW Sakura Genesis 2023

NJPW 40th Anniversary Show

NJPW G1 Climax 32: Day 1

NJPW New Years Golden Series 2022 - Day 10

NJPW New Years Golden Series 2022 - Day 14

Smash Wrestling Smashapalooza 2014