Atsuki Aoyagi Wins 2025 AJPW Zennichi Jr. Festival, Earns Title Shot

Atsuki Aoyagi claimed victory at the 2025 AJPW Zennichi Jr. Festival Tournament, securing his second title in this prestigious event. The final match was held on July 3rd, featuring Aoyagi against fellow former Junior Champion Rising HAYATO. Demonstrating skill and resilience, Aoyagi triumphed to add a second Zennichi Jr. Festival trophy to his accolades, the first being in 2022 when he defeated Dan Tamura. This victory grants him a opportunity to challenge for the World Junior Heavyweight Championship, currently held by Seiki Yoshioka. Aoyagi joins the ranks of KAI, Kotaro Suzuki, Shuji Kondo, and Koji Iwamoto as a two-time winner of the tournament, further cementing his status in junior heavyweight wrestling.