From November 16 until December 8, EVIL and SANADA took part in the 2019 World Tag League. Takaaki Watanabe (渡辺 高章 Watanabe Takaaki) is a Japanese professional wrestler trained by Animal Hamaguchi. #EVIL #BulletClub," EVIL wrote on social media. Takaaki Watanabe (渡辺 高章, Watanabe Takaaki, born January 26, 1987) is a Japanese professional wrestler trained by Animal Hamaguchi. Watanabe has worked for New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) since his debut in 2011, and has also competed in the United States for companies including Ring of Honor (ROH).

So why do this? The man under BUSHI’s mask was revealed to be accomplished veteran Dick Togo, the two forming what could be an unstoppable dark force at the top of New Japan Pro-Wrestling.

It’s a shock to see him go from a decent worker with a very brief stint as Never Openweight Champion to top of the mountain. From July 18 to August 14, Evil took part in the 2016 G1 Climax where he finished his block with four wins and five loses, thus failing to advance. The two finished second in their block with a record of five wins and two losses, tied with block winners Togi Makabe and Tomoaki Honma, but failed to advance to the finals due to losing the head-to-head match against Makabe and Honma. [6] Under the new name, Evil became affiliated with Naito's Los Ingobernables de Japón stable. Tanahashi kicked out at two. First and foremost, SANADA is too popular and he’s a great worker.

On January 4, 2018, at Wrestle Kingdom 12, Evil and Sanada defeated the Killer Elite Squad (Davey Boy Smith Jr. & Lance Archer) to win the IWGP Tag Team Championship for the first time. It’s hard to tell how much of the events that unfolded this weekend are the result of cancellations and the use of a limited roster. SANADA is bound for success as a singles star. Powered by Minute Media © 2020 All Rights Reserved. He’s counterintuitive to what Tama Tonga and Jay White‘s Cutthroat Era represents. Still, rumours that EVIL was fading into the background in LIJ motivated the King of Darkness to live up his name in the New Japan Cup. Despite this, EVIL against Kota Ibushi during the tournament, resulted in EVIL challenging Ibushi for his Tokyo Dome IWGP Heavyweight Championship match contract. Build your custom FanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis on WWE and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. That’s what makes Evil the better choice. On January 5, 2020, on the second night of Wrestle Kingdom 14 in Tokyo Dome, EVIL, BUSHI, and Shingo Takagi won a four-team gauntlet match to become the new NEVER Openweight 6-Man Tag Team Champions. In 2020, Evil would enter the New Japan Cup. On January 5 2020 at Wrestle Kingdom 14, EVIL teamed up with BUSHI & Shingo Takagi, winning the NEVER Openweight 6-Man Tag Team Championship in a gauntlet match. However, Evil would hit Naito with Everything is Evil, turning heel and joining Bullet Club in the process. EVIL defeated Hiroshi Tanahashi via pinfall in the main event. On September 19, Watanabe received his shot at The Television Title facing Jay Lethal but was unsuccessful in his attempt. Fans may have noticed EVIL changed up his look for the match — coming to the ring with his hair down (usually tied back) and sans his signature scythe. More importantly, Evil is more interesting than he has been in a long time. Togo came to the ring with a BUSHI mask on to get close to Naito, before aiding EVIL on his way to victory. The following night May 16, he was defeated by Silas Young. In December, Evil and Sanada won their block in the 2017 World Tag League with a record of five wins and two losses, advancing to the finals of the tournament. His G1 Climax 27 campaign showed off EVIL’s considerable power and ability, and anybody still on the fence was convinced when the ‘King of Darkness’ defeated Kazuchika Okada in Osaka, ending the Rainmaker’s winning streak. On July 11, EVIL defeated Kazuchika Okada in the finals to win the 2020 New Japan Cup, when Gedo, Jado, Taiji Ishimori, and Yujiro Takahashi helped him win the match. [18][19] EVIL went on to finish third in his block with a record of six wins and three losses. At the end of the year, Evil took part in the 2016 World Tag League, teaming with stablemate SANADA. [10] Throughout July 18 to August 14, Evil entered the 2016 G1 Climax where he finished his block with four wins and five losses, thus failing to advance.

Your privacy is safe with us. It was as though all the life was sucked out of the crowd with that move. EVIL hit Darkness Falls for another two. At Dominion, Evil would win the IWGP Heavyweight Championship and IWGP Intercontinental Championship with help from Dick Togo, who was wearing BUSHI's mask. Why take arguably the least interesting member of Los Ingobernables de Japon and elevate him to the top spot? In March, Evil made it to the semifinals of the 2017 New Japan Cup, before losing to Bad Luck Fale. [5] In a post-match interview, Naito gave Watanabe the new name "King of Darkness" Evil. Bullet Club is perfect EVIL. Evil With His Newly Won IWGP Intercontinental (left) And IWGP Heavyweight (right) Championships During A July 13, 2020 Press Conference After Winning Them The Day Before via New Japan World. A short reign with the NEVER Openweight Championship in late 2016 made many take notice, but it was in 2017 that EVIL seemed to truly arrive. After the match, Hiromu Takahashi would challenge Evil. Nevertheless, New Japan made the best of a bad situation and gifted fans what will be one of the most talked-about moments of the year.

Copyright © New Japan Pro-Wrestling Co.,Ltd. He unsuccessfully challenged Jericho for the IWGP Intercontinental Championship on November 3 at Power Struggle. He is currently working under the ring name Evil (stylized as EVIL). On October 12, 2015, Watanabe returned to NJPW at King of Pro-Wrestling, where he was revealed as Tetsuya Naito's associate during his match against Hiroshi Tanahashi. EVIL defeated Tetsuya Naito in the main event of today's NJPW Dominion to become the new IWGP Heavyweight and Intercontinental Champion.

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