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Francesco Akira Begnini

Nov 22, 1999 (25 years old) in Bergamo, Lombardy, Italy

Francesco Begnini, better known by his ring name Francesco Akira, is an Italian professional wrestler working for the Japanese promotion New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW). He is a part of the Catch 2/2 tag-team alongside T. J. Perkins. Akira is a member of the United Empire stable.

Begnini has also wrestled for All Japan Pro-Wrestling (AJPW), where he was a former AJPW Junior Heavyweight Champion.

Known For

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NJPW New Year Dash !! 2023
Francesco Akira
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NJPW The New Beginning In Sapporo 2023 - Night 1
Francesco Akira
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NJPW Power Struggle ~ Super Junior Tag League 2024
Francesco Akira
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NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 2024 - Night 2
Francesco Akira
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NJPW G1 Climax 34: Day 18
Francesco Akira
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NJPW New Japan Soul 2024: Day 5
Francesco Akira
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NJPW G1 Climax 34: Day 10
Francesco Akira
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NJPW New Year Dash!! 2024
Francesco Akira
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NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 17: Night 1 in Tokyo Dome
Francesco Akira
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NJPW New Year Dash!! 2025
Francesco Akira

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