EVIL Draws the Line as Olympic Gold Meets NJPW Chaos at Wrestle Kingdom
Right now, one of the most intense stories heading into Wrestle Kingdom is the collision between two completely different worlds: Olympic judo excellence and the ruthless chaos of New Japan Pro-Wrestling. At the center of it all is Aaron Wolf, an Olympic gold medalist stepping into a pro-wrestling ring for the very first time, and EVIL, the NEVER Openweight Champion who has made it clear that he has zero respect for Wolf’s achievements.
The tension was already boiling over after a heated confrontation at Ryogoku, where Wolf got physical with EVIL’s House of Torture faction. That moment was seen as a line being crossed, and EVIL wasted no time responding. In a fiery interview, Wolf was mocked as an inexperienced rookie who doesn’t belong in EVIL’s world. His Olympic résumé was dismissed entirely, and it was made clear that medals mean nothing once the bell rings in NJPW. According to EVIL, Wolf is not just an opponent, but someone who needs to be “purged,” a threat who should never have stepped into professional wrestling in the first place.
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EVIL’s confidence isn’t coming out of nowhere. As a four-time NEVER Openweight Champion and the leader of House of Torture, he has built his reputation on brutality, mind games, and bending every rule possible. Fair fights are rarely offered, and mercy is never shown. From his point of view, Wrestle Kingdom will simply be a public execution, a chance to prove his dominance in front of a packed Tokyo Dome.
Aaron Wolf, however, sees things very differently. Speaking ahead of his debut, it was explained that his reaction at Ryogoku came from frustration rather than anger. What he witnessed didn’t align with the NJPW he admired from the outside. Instinct took over, and before he realized it, House of Torture was being thrown around. Still, Wolf is fully aware that this won’t be a traditional singles match. EVIL’s power, experience, and constant cheating are all expected, and the challenge is being taken seriously.
There was even reluctant respect shown toward EVIL’s recent run, including his deep G1 performance. At the same time, Wolf acknowledged that pro-wrestling is far more unpredictable than judo. This is unfamiliar territory, and the comfort zone has been left behind. Preparation, study, and strategy are being leaned on heavily, just as they were during his Olympic career. While EVIL plans to bend every rule possible, Wolf insists he will fight fair, using discipline and intelligence to survive the chaos.
On January 4, 2026, at Wrestle Kingdom in the Tokyo Dome, the NEVER Openweight Championship will be on the line. More than that, it will be a test of whether an Olympic champion can withstand the dark, unforgiving reality of NJPW—or whether EVIL’s promise to crush and purge will come true in front of the world.
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