 In Sugi's last match in the promotion, he teamed up with Milano and Milanito to defeat a Stoned cell aided by Harashima.Blazer then announced he went freelance, and put an official end to his team with Milanito, leaving El Dorado.On August 20, 2006, Sugi made his first apparition in All Japan Pro Wrestling playing the character of Ahii, the result of a cooperation between Sanrio Company Ltd. and AJPW.