AJPW’s Excite Series Kicks Off in Okinawa with Championship Clash and Key Victories
AJPW TV is streaming footage from the event. On Sunday, February 1, 2026, All Japan Pro-Wrestling (AJPW) launched the first day of its highly anticipated Excite Series at the Prefectural Budokan in Okinawa, delivering a compelling lineup of matches for fans of Japanese professional wrestling. The event showcased a mix of established stars and rising talent, setting the stage for a thrilling series.
Championship Showdown Highlights the Evening
The main event of the evening featured a defense of the AJPW World Tag Team Championship, where the reigning champions, Titans Of Calamity (Ren Ayabe & Talos), successfully retained their titles against the challenging team of Hokto-gur (Hokto Omri & Kuma Arashi). This victory solidifies Titans Of Calamity’s dominance in the tag team division.
Singles Competition Delivers Intense Action
Beyond the championship bout, the Excite Series opener was packed with compelling singles matches. Seiki Yoshioka emerged victorious over Shota Kofuji in a hard-fought contest, demonstrating his growing prowess within the AJPW roster. Similarly, Atsuki Aoyagi secured a win against Shisa Mask, adding another notable victory to his record.
A unique 3 Way Match saw Cyrus triumph over both Aizawa NO. 1 and MUSASHI, showcasing his adaptability and strategic wrestling ability.
Tag Team and Six-Man Action Round Out the Card
The event also featured strong performances in tag team and six-man tag team action. HAVOC (Go Shiozaki & Shotaro Ashino) defeated HAYATO & Ryuki Honda in a dynamic tag team match, highlighting the chemistry and power of the HAVOC duo. In a six-man tag team contest, Dan Tamura, Hideki Suzuki, and Kento Miyahara proved too strong for Jun Saito, Ryo Inoue, and Yuma Anzai, securing a decisive victory for their team.
The Excite Series promises to be a pivotal moment for AJPW, and the opening night in Okinawa delivered on the anticipation, offering fans a diverse and exciting showcase of professional wrestling talent. Photo credit: AJPW.
