Hideo Itami Returns To Action At Tonight’s NXT House Show

Following a series of injury-related setbacks, Hideo Itami wrestled for the first time in over a year at tonight’s NXT live event in Winter Haven, Florida.

He joined TM-61, the tag team of Shane Thorne and Nick Miller, for a match against NXT Champion Samoa Joe, Wesley Blake and Tino Sabbatelli.

Your eyes aren't deceiving you, #HideoItami is BACK! #NXTWinterHaven

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Welcome back to NXT's savior. @HideoItami #NXTWinterHaven pic.twitter.com/0RJgMwT17q

— JJ Williams (@JJWilliamsWON) July 1, 2016

Go Go @HideoItami !!! He is ready to takeover! #NXTWinterHaven pic.twitter.com/cM83akG4yo

— Cody Starbuck (@Cody_Starbuck) July 1, 2016

GUYS LOOK #NXTWinterHaven pic.twitter.com/PCIcFePUCN

— Tarra (@Tarratastic) July 1, 2016

Itami has been out of action since May of last year due to a shoulder injury that required surgery. He was only expected to be sidelined for six months, but complications from the procedure delayed his return.