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Takaaki Watanabe

Jan 26, 1987 (38 years old) in Mishima, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan

Takaaki Watanabe, better known by his ring name EVIL, is a Japanese professional wrestler signed to New Japan Pro-Wrestling who debuted as a Young Lion in 2011 before going on excursion in the United States, and is currently the leader of House of Torture. He is a one-time IWGP Heavyweight Champion, one-time IWGP Intercontinental Champion, four-time NEVER Openweight Champion, two-time IWGP Tag Team Champion, six-time NEVER Openweight Six-Man Tag Team Champion, and also won World Tag League in 2017 and 2018 alongside SANADA and the New Japan Cup in 2020.

Known For

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New Japan Pro Wrestling
EVIL
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Ring of Honor Wrestling
Takaaki Watanabe
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NJPW Sengoku Lord in Nagoya
EVIL
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Smash Wrestling GOLD
Watanabe
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NJPW G1 Climax 29: Day 5
EVIL
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NJPW G1 Climax 31: Day 6
EVIL
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NJPW New Years Golden Series 2022 - Day 10
EVIL
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ROH: Aftershock Tour - Philadephia
Watanabe
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ROH: Honor United - London
EVIL
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ROH & NJPW: G1 Supercard
EVIL

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