While theKarate KidmoviesandCobra Kaihave all featured a wide array of sinister baddies, none have quite matched the original.
On the other hand,Kreese and Wolf share a matching dark side.
Kreese and Wolf are more earthy antagonists with chips on their shoulders and points to prove.
Only by accepting the poisoned chalice offered by Terry Silver was Wolf able to regain his old position.
There is also far more of Sensei Wolf’s backstory with the Iron Dragons to explore.
Nevertheless, Wolf’s flashback with surpriseCobra Kaiseason 6 returnee Terry Silverconfirms a larger story lurking beneath the surface.
Cobra Kai was the dominant dojo at the All-Valley in the years prior to Daniel LaRusso’s victory.
Wolf could be the villain tormenting Miguel Diaz and Samantha LaRusso’s children in years to come.
Indeed,Karate Kid: Legendsis oddly ignoring the appeal and legacy ofCobra Kaialtogether.
Cobra Kai is a sequel series continuing the narrative of the Karate Kid saga, set 30 years after the 1984 All Valley Karate Tournament. It focuses on Johnny Lawrence seeking redemption by reopening the Cobra Kai dojo, reigniting his rivalry with Daniel LaRusso, who strives to maintain balance in his life.
Happily, that does not spell the end of Sensei Wolf, nor theCobra Kainarrative as a whole.
