AJPW Superstar Yuma Aoyagi Issues a Statement Regarding Shinjuku FACE’s Closure

By: Lewis Carlan

On Sept. 30th, the cherished pro-wrestling arena Shinjuku FACE hosted its last event as the venue has closed its doors forever. Shinjuku FACE has been plagued with structural problems which forced its closure after the lease expired.

One individual who competed on the final event at Shinjuku FACE was All Japan Pro-Wrestling superstar Yuma Aoyagi. Aoyagi teamed with Dragongate star Dragon Kid & Kuroshio TOKYO Japan as they faced and fell in defeat to DDT Pro-wrestling superstars Yuki Ueno, MAO & Chris Brookes.

Photo Credit: Shinjuku FACE

After the event concluded, Aoyagi took to X and issued a statement as he said good-bye famed venue.

From Yuma Aoyagi:

I had the opportunity to compete in the final event at Shinjuku FACE. Thank you all for coming out! Although I’ve only fought a handful of times at Shinjuku FACE, it’s a venue filled with so many memories from meeting various fighters to experiencing culture shock! Goodbye. Thank you very much.

The Shinjuku FACE manager Yuka Ogawa addressed the fans from the ring at the end of the event and indicated that her aim is to build a new hall that will host pro-wrestling within one year.