TL:DR: Yuma Anzai, once touted as the future of All Japan Pro-Wrestling (AJPW), has declared himself as the present of the organization. He made this statement after a successful match at the AJPW New Year Giant Series 2024, where he and partner Ryuki Honda defeated the Aoyagi brothers.
Yuma Anzai’s Journey in AJPW
Yuma Anzai debuted in AJPW on September 18, 2022, after being scouted from college by AJPW superstar and board member Suwama. Since his debut, Anzai has been referred to as the AJPW “super rookie” and “the future of AJPW”. Over time, Anzai has honed his skills and gained popularity among fans.
Anzai’s Transition from Future to Present
As 2024 began, Anzai announced that he is no longer the future of AJPW, but the present. He stated, “I’m being called the future of All-Japan now, but that will end in 2023. I know that there are some people who have left the organization, and there are some dissatisfaction and anxiety about All-Japan. That is why I will change from the future of All-Japan to the present. I will become the now. I will do it here in the ring of All Japan, with bright, fun, and intense wrestling.” (Yuma Anzai, translated via Deepl)
Anzai’s Recent Match
In his latest match, Anzai and his partner Ryuki Honda triumphed over the brother duo of Yuma & Atsuki Aoyagi at the AJPW New Year Giant Series 2024. This victory further solidifies Anzai’s claim of being the present of AJPW.
Source
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Original Article: Yuma Anzai Says He Is No Longer The Future Of AJPW, He Is The Now.