Francesco Akira Begnini
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.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances
NJPW Sakura Genesis 2023
as Francesco Akira
2023
NJPW The New Beginning In Sapporo 2023 - Day 1
as Francesco Akira
2023
NJPW The New Beginning In Sapporo 2023 - Day 2
as Francesco Akira
2023
IMPACT Wrestling x NJPW: Multiverse United 2: For Whom The Bell Tolls
as Francesco Akira
2023
NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 18
as Francesco Akira
2024
NJPW The New Beginning in Osaka 2024
as Francesco Akira
2024
NJPW x STARDOM: Historic X-Over
as Francesco Akira
2022
NJPW The New Beginning In Sapporo 2024 - Day 1
as Francesco Akira
2024
NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 17: Night 1 in Tokyo Dome
as Francesco Akira
2023
NJPW Sakura Genesis 2024
as Francesco Akira
2024
NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 17 Pre-Show
as Francesco Akira
2023
NJPW New Year Dash!! 2024
as Francesco Akira
2024
RevPro Uprising 2021
as Francesco Akira
2021
NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 2024 - Night 2
as Francesco Akira
2024
RevPro High Stakes 2022
as Francesco Akira
2022
NJPW The New Beginning In Sapporo 2024 - Day 2
as Francesco Akira
2024
RevPro Revolution Rumble 2023
as Francesco Akira
2023
NJPW Battle Autumn 2022 - Day 16
as Francesco Akira
2022
RevPro 10 Year Anniversary - Day One
as Francesco Akira
2022
RevPro Summer Sizzler 2022
as Francesco Akira
2022
