Overview
- Wolf won his first professional bout on January 4, 2026 at the Tokyo Dome under the New Japan Pro-Wrestling banner.
- He is the Tokyo 2021 men's 100 kg judo gold medalist and is now competing as a pro wrestler at age 29.
- According to New Japan Pro-Wrestling, he is the first Japanese Olympic champion to transition into a pro wrestling career.
- Facing the veteran EVIL, Wolf incorporated judo techniques such as an ippon seoi nage and secured victory by choke for a referee stoppage.
- The result and his move to NJPW were reported by multiple regional outlets, including Nishinippon, Hokkaido Shimbun Digital and Chunichi Shimbun, citing the promotion.