Francesco Akira Begnini

Born: 1999-11-22

Birthplace: Bergamo, Lombardy, Italy

Biography

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.

Known For

NJPW Road to The New Beginning 2026 - Day 6
NJPW The New Beginning In Osaka 2026
NJPW Burning Spirit 2022 - Day 14
NJPW New Year Dash!! 2024
NJPW Best of the Super Junior 33 - Day 14 (Final)
NJPW New Year Dash !! 2026
NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 19
NJPW Yuji Nagata Produce Blue Justice XVII ~ Aoyi Transition ~
NJPW Road to Sakura Genesis 2026 - Day 4
NJPW G1 Climax 34: Day 10

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