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All Japan Pro Wrestling star Yuma Aoyagi is getting back into the ring after completing a three-month suspension.

In November 2025, AJPW announced that Aoyagi had been suspended three months with a 50 percent reduction in pay for his role in a traffic accident that occurred after one of the promotion’s events. Aoyagi was not injured in the accident, but someone in the vehicle he struck was treated for a leg injury. It was determined that Aoyagi, who was driving on an expired license, had caused the accident by failing to notice a red light.

The promotion confirmed today that Aoyagi’s suspension and pay reduction were lifted as of March 1. He will return on March 15 for a pre-show match against Hideki Suzuki at Korakuen Hall.

“We deeply apologize for the significant inconvenience caused to those affected by this incident, to the fans who support and cheer for All Japan Pro Wrestling, to our sponsor companies, and to all related parties,” AJPW said in a statement. “Moving forward, we will redouble our efforts to prevent recurrence by providing renewed guidance and education to all our affiliated wrestlers. This includes reinforcing their awareness as professional athletes and ensuring they conduct themselves with discipline as responsible members of society, so as never to betray the trust of those who support All Japan Pro-Wrestling.”

AJPW’s announcement also included a statement from Aoyagi apologizing for the accident.

“I sincerely apologize for the immense trouble caused to the victim, all fans, organizations, sponsors, and everyone involved,” Aoyagi said. “This incident occurred due to my lack of awareness as a professional wrestler and as a member of society, and I deeply regret it.

“Moving forward, I will focus on each task before me and strive to rebuild trust. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to all those who have continued to support me, as well as to all related parties, and once again offer my deepest apologies.”

Aoyagi is a former Triple Crown and Tag Team Champion for AJPW.

AJPW star Yuma Aoyagi has been suspended by the promotion for three months and given a temporary reduction in pay due to his role in a recent traffic accident.

On Wednesday, AJPW held a press conference to address a car accident that Aoyagi was involved in on November 23. It was announced that Aoyagi has been suspended for three months and will have his pay reduced by 50 percent for that same amount of time. The punishments run through February 28, 2026.

The accident happened on Sunday when Aoyagi was driving home after an AJPW event. Failing to notice a red light, Aoyagi drove through and collided with another vehicle. Aoyagi was not injured, but someone in the other car is being treated for a leg injury.

“Yuma was driving home in his personal vehicle around 4:30 p.m. on the 23rd after the All Japan Pro Wrestling event in Numazu when he failed to notice a red light at an intersection in Numazu City and proceeded straight through,” Tokyo Sports wrote. “He collided with a vehicle traveling straight from the right, causing the accident. The accident damaged the right side of Yuma’s vehicle and damaged the bumper and lights of the other vehicle involved in the collision. Yuma was uninjured, but one of the two occupants of the other vehicle is currently undergoing examination at a hospital due to leg discomfort.”

It was found that Aoyagi’s license had been expired for almost a year. In response, AJPW has checked the license expiration dates of all wrestlers and staff and issued a warning about driving safely.

Aoyagi — a former Triple Crown and Tag Team Champion for AJPW — attended today’s press conference and issued an apology to the victim, AJPW fans, and all involved parties.

Due to Aoyagi’s suspension, he and Yuma Anzai will forfeit all of their remaining matches in the AJPW Real World Tag League 2025 tournament.