Francesco Akira Begnini

Known for

Acting

Born

Nov 22, 1999

From

Bergamo, Lombardy, Italy

Francesco Begnini, better known by his ring name Francesco Akira, is an Italian professional wrestler who joined New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) in 2022, where he is a member of the United Empire stable. He has since become a three-time IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Champion and won the 2023 Super Junior Tag League alongside TJP as part of the tag team Catch 22. Begnini began his professional wrestling career in 2015 on the European independent scene before competing in All Japan Pro Wrestling (AJPW), where he won the AJPW World Junior Heavyweight Championship and the 2021 Junior Battle of Glory tournament.

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All Elite Wrestling: Dynamite

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AEW All In 2026: London

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World Wonder Ring Stardom

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IMPACT Wrestling x NJPW: Multiverse United 2: For Whom The Bell Tolls

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NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 17: Night 1 in Tokyo Dome

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NJPW New Year Dash !! 2026

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NJPW Sakura Genesis 2026

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NJPW Best of the Super Junior 33 - Day 1

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NJPW Best of the Super Junior 33 - Day 2

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NJPW Road to G1 Climax 36 - Day 3

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NJPW Road to G1 Climax 36 - Day 6

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NJPW G1 Climax 36 - Day 18

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NJPW G1 Climax 36 - Day 19 (Final)

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NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 18

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NJPW x STARDOM: Historic X-Over

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NJPW Sakura Genesis 2024

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NJPW Power Struggle ~ Super Junior Tag League 2023

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NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 19

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