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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 G1 Climax 34: Day 18
Francesco Akira
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NJPW New Year Dash!! 2024
Francesco Akira
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NJPW New Year Dash!! 2025
Francesco Akira
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NJPW Blue Justice XV - Wrestling Life 40th Anniversary Yuji Nagata
Francesco Akira
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IMPACT Wrestling x NJPW: Multiverse United 2: For Whom The Bell Tolls
Francesco Akira
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NJPW Shingo Takagi's 20th Debut Anniversary Event
Francesco Akira
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NJPW Sakura Genesis 2023
Francesco Akira
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NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 2024 - Night 2
Francesco Akira
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NJPW 52nd Anniversary Event & New Japan Cup 2024: Day 1
Francesco Akira
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NJPW G1 Climax 34: Day 5
Francesco Akira

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