Yuma Anzai and Kento Miyahara Comment on the Yuma Aoyagi Incident And Suspension

By: Lewis Carlan

It was announced yesterday that All Japan Pro-Wrestling star Yuma Aoyagi had been suspended by the promotion due to a vehicle collision that was the fault of Aoyagi, It was also discovered that Aoyagi was driving with an expired licence.

Aoyagi had been teaming with Yuma Anzai in the AJPW Real World Tag League prior to his suspension. The team of Aoyagi & Anzai have been forced to forfeit their remaining tournament matches due to Aoyagi being suspended by AJPW.

Yuma Anzai weighed in on the situation and posted a comment on X apologizing to fans and expressing his disappointment.

From Yuma Anzai:

“I sincerely apologize for this outcome, despite the support and expectations of so many people. Though my thoughts and words are still scattered, I will do my utmost with what I can manage.” (Translated via Deepl)

A man who knows Aoyagi well, the current AJPW Triple Crown Champion Kento Miyahara took to X as well to post a comment on the situation.

From Kento Miyahara:

“To all fans looking forward to Yuma Aoyagi’s match, we sincerely apologize. The “World’s Strongest Tag Team Determination League” continues. Fans, thank you for your continued support.” (Translated via Deepl)

AJPW star Hideki Suzuki also issued a comment regarding Yuma Aoyagi.

From Hideki Suzuki:

“Dear fans and all concerned parties, we sincerely apologize.” (Translated via Deepl)

Suzuki also responded to Aoyagi’s apology on X, telling him to reflect on the situation.

Yuma Aoyagi’s suspension from AJPW will last until Feb. 28 2026 with a 50% reduction in pay as well as 3 months house arrest.