Rei Saito Returning To In-Ring Action At AJPW’s February 23rd Show
Rei Saito is back.
At All Japan Pro Wrestling’s January 3rd show, there was a surprise appearance from two-time AJPW World Tag Team Champion Rei Saito.
Rei has been out of action since August 2025. He had to undergo surgery on his right shoulder.
During Saito’s appearance at the AJPW show, he announced that he is returning to in-ring competition at AJPW’s February 23rd event at Ota City General Gymnasium in Tokyo.
【斉藤レイ復帰宣言‼️】
右肩の手術のため、2025年8月より欠場していた斉藤レイ選手ですが
「エキサイトシリーズ 2026」
2月23日(月・祝)大田区大会での復帰が決定致しました❗️https://t.co/pp7sglwJMq#ajpw #ajpwtv pic.twitter.com/GjnJKZR6pT— 全日本プロレス/alljapan (@alljapan_pw) January 3, 2026
Rei’s twin brother, Jun Saito, remains active for All Japan and had a reign as AJPW Triple Crown Heavyweight Champion from December 2024 until September 2025.
The opponent(s) for Rei’s return bout have yet to be announced.
