EVIL

Known as: Naraku, EVIL, Takaaki Watanabe
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NJPW Triple Crown Champion

On this page you find the full wrestling profile of EVIL, with his Career History, real name, age, height and weight, the Promotions he worked for, all the Face/Heel turns, the Championship Titles he won, his Finishers, Theme Songs, Tag Teams and Stables, his appearance changes through the years, and more.

Takaaki Watanabe (渡辺 高章) was born in Mishima, Shizuoka, Japan on January 26, 1987, and he is currently 39 years old.

He is currently working for World Wrestling Entertainment on the NXT brand under the ring name of Naraku.

Naraku is a 1-time World Champion, and has won a total of 14 championships in major promotions during his career. He is also a NJPW Triple Crown Champion.

EVIL Profile Index

Profile Info

  • Real NameTakaaki Watanabe (渡辺 高章)
  • GenderMale
  • Born January 26, 1987 (age 39)
  • NationalityNationality: JapanJapan
  • Birth PlaceMishima, Shizuoka, Japan
  • Billed From
    • Unknown (October 12, 2015 - Present)
    • Mishima, Japan (May 13, 2011 - October 11, 2015)
  • Height 5 ft 10 in (177 cm)
  • Weight
    • 234 lbs (106 kg)
  • NicknamesKing of Darkness

Career History

  • Ring Names & Gimmicks

    • Naraku (May 5, 2026 - Present)
    • EVIL - King of Darkness (October 12, 2015 - May 4, 2026)
    • Takaaki Watanabe (May 13, 2011 - October 11, 2015)

  • Roles

    • Wrestler (May 13, 2011 - Present)

  • Promotions History

    Promotionfromto
    PromotionWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWWEBrand NXT April 28, 2026Present
    PromotionWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWWEApril 24, 2026April 27, 2026
    PromotionNew Japan Pro WrestlingNJPWBrand Heavyweight October 12, 2015January 31, 2026
    PromotionIndependent CircuitINDYOctober 18, 2013October 4, 2015
    PromotionRing of HonorROHJune 22, 2014September 9, 2015
    PromotionNew Japan Pro WrestlingNJPWBrand Young Lions May 13, 2011October 14, 2013

  • Images History

    Feb 2025
    Feb 2025
    Sep 2023
    Sep 2023
    Nov 2021
    Nov 2021
    Aug 2020
    Aug 2020
    May 2017
    May 2017
    Oct 2015
    Oct 2015
    Aug 2015
    Aug 2015
    Jun 2014
    Jun 2014
    Feb 2013
    Feb 2013
    May 2011
    May 2011

  • Face / Heel Turns

    AlignmentDetailsfromto
    HeelThrew up a "too sweet" gesture, leaving Los Ingobernables for Bullet ClubJuly 11, 2020Present
    FaceMay 13, 2011July 10, 2020

  • Card Positions

    StatusDetailsfromto
    NXT Upper CardApril 28, 2026Present
    WWE InactiveWaiting for WWE debutApril 24, 2026April 27, 2026
    NJPW Mid CardFebruary 11, 2025January 31, 2026
    NJPW InactiveContract talksFebruary 1, 2025February 10, 2025
    NJPW Mid CardAugust 14, 2024January 31, 2025
    NJPW Upper CardMay 11, 2024August 13, 2024
    NJPW Mid CardNovember 6, 2021May 10, 2024
    NJPW Upper CardJuly 11, 2020November 5, 2021
    NJPW Mid CardOctober 18, 2017July 10, 2020
    NJPW Upper CardAugust 5, 2017October 17, 2017
    NJPW Mid CardOctober 12, 2015August 4, 2017
    NJPW Low CardMay 13, 2011October 14, 2013

  • Finishers

    • Everything is Evil - STO (October 12, 2015 - Present)
    • Banshee Muzzle - Arm Trap Facelock (October 12, 2015 - Present)
    • Darkness Scorpion - Sharpshooter (October 12, 2015 - Present)
    • Magic Killer - with SANADA - Aided Snap Swinging Neckbreaker (April 17, 2016 - July 11, 2020)
    • Out Of Control - With Tetsuya Naito - Double-Team Gorilla Press Slam (October 12, 2015 - July 11, 2020)

  • Theme Songs

    • Theme Song"Mech Invasion" by Murat Nagoev - Single (April 28, 2026 - Present)
    • Theme Song"EVolve" by nishi-ken - Single (July 12, 2020 - January 31, 2026)
    • Theme Song"Black Deeds" by Yonosuke Kitamura - Single (October 13, 2015 - July 11, 2020)
    • Theme Song"Go For Broke" by Yonosuke Kitamura - Single (May 13, 2011 - October 12, 2015)

Titles & Accomplishments

Teams & Relations

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