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Akira Tozawa
Acting

Akira Tozawa

Born 1985-07-22
Nishinomiya, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan
Department: Acting

Biography

Akira Tozawa (戸澤 陽, Tozawa Akira) is a Japanese professional wrestler. He is currently signed to WWE, where he performs on the Raw brand. He is a former WWE 24/7 Champion, with 13 reigns, and a former NXT Cruiserweight Champion. Prior to working for the WWE, he had a twelve-year run in Dragon Gate where he is a former Open the Brave Gate, Open the Twin Gate, Open the Triangle Gate and Open the Owarai Gate champion and the winner of the 2011 and 2012 Summer Adventure Tag League. He is also known for his year-long excursion to the United States, during which he performed for promotions such as Chikara, Dragon Gate USA, and Pro Wrestling Guerrilla.

Known For

Prominent works featuring Akira Tozawa

Raw
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Raw

1993
TMDB3.4
WWE NXT
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WWE NXT

2010
TMDB3.4
Raw Talk
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Raw Talk

2016
TMDB2.3
WWE Friday Night SmackDown
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WWE Friday Night SmackDown

1999
TMDB3.7
WWE Main Event
TV
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WWE Main Event

2012
TMDB4.0
WWE 205 Live
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WWE 205 Live

2016
TMDB2.9
WWE Speed
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WWE Speed

2024
TMDB3.3
WWE Survivor Series 2019
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WWE Survivor Series 2019

2019
TMDB4.2
WWE Royal Rumble 2025
Movie
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WWE Royal Rumble 2025

2025
TMDB3.4
WWE Fastlane 2021
Movie
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WWE Fastlane 2021

2021
TMDB3.4

Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (77 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
WWE Royal Rumble 2025WWE Royal Rumble 2025Akira TozawaMovie2025
WWE SpeedWWE SpeedAkira TozawaTV Series2024
WWE Survivor Series: WarGames 2023WWE Survivor Series: WarGames 2023Akira Tozawa (Appearance)Movie2023
WWE Fastlane 2021WWE Fastlane 2021Akira Tozawa (Appearance)Movie2021
WWE Survivor Series 2020WWE Survivor Series 2020Akira TozawaMovie2020
WWE Backlash 2020WWE Backlash 2020Akira Tozawa (Appearance)Movie2020
WWE Survivor Series 2019WWE Survivor Series 2019Akira Tozawa (Preshow)Movie2019
WWE Crown Jewel 2019WWE Crown Jewel 2019Akira Tozawa (Preshow)Movie2019
EVOLVE 131-- 10th AnniversaryEVOLVE 131-- 10th AnniversarySelf / AppearanceMovie2019
WWE Stomping GroundsWWE Stomping GroundsAkira Tozawa (Preshow)Movie2019
WWE Super ShowDown 2019WWE Super ShowDown 2019Akira TozawaMovie2019
WWE Elimination Chamber 2019WWE Elimination Chamber 2019Akira Tozawa (Preshow)Movie2019
WWE Royal Rumble 2019 KickoffAkira TozawaMovie2019
WWE SummerSlam 2017WWE SummerSlam 2017Akira TozawaMovie2017
WWE Great Balls of FireWWE Great Balls of FireAkira Tozawa (Preshow)Movie2017
WWE Fastlane 2017WWE Fastlane 2017Akira Tozawa (Preshow)Movie2017
WWE 205 LiveWWE 205 LiveSelf / AppearanceTV Series2016
Raw TalkRaw TalkAkira TozawaTV Series2016
WWE Cruiserweight ClassicWWE Cruiserweight ClassicSelf / AppearanceTV Series2016
PWG: LëmmyPWG: LëmmyHimselfMovie2016
PWG: Threemendous IVPWG: Threemendous IVHimselfMovie2015
Not Another Steen DVDNot Another Steen DVDHimselfMovie2015
Dragon Gate USA: Enter the Dragon 2013HimselfMovie2013
Dragon Gate USA Enter The Dragon 2013: Fourth Anniversary CelebrationSelf / AppearanceMovie2013
DGUSA Bushido: Code of the Warrior 2013Self / AppearanceMovie2013
PWG Sells Out: Volume 3PWG Sells Out: Volume 3HimselfMovie2013
Dragon Gate USA Mercury Rising 2013Self / AppearanceMovie2013
Dragon Gate USA Open the Ultimate Gate 2013Self / AppearanceMovie2013
DGUSA Heat 2013Self / AppearanceMovie2013
Dragon Gate USA REVOLT! 2013Dragon Gate USA REVOLT! 2013Self / AppearanceMovie2013
DGUSA Open the Golden Gate 2013Self / AppearanceMovie2013
Dragon Gate USA Freedom Fight 2012Self / AppearanceMovie2012
Dragon Gate USA Uprising 2012Self / AppearanceMovie2012
Dragon Gate USA Fearless 2012Self / AppearanceMovie2012
WWE Main EventWWE Main EventAkira TozawaTV Series2012
WWE Main EventWWE Main EventSelf / AppearanceTV Series2012
Dragon Gate USA Untouchable 2012Self / AppearanceMovie2012
Dragon Gate USA Mercury Rising 2012Self / AppearanceMovie2012
Dragon Gate USA HeatSelf / AppearanceMovie2012
PWG: Kurt Russellreunion IIIPWG: Kurt Russellreunion IIIHimselfMovie2012
Dragon Gate USA Open The Golden GateDragon Gate USA Open The Golden GateSelf / AppearanceMovie2012
Dragon Gate USA Bushido 2011: Code of the WarriorDragon Gate USA Bushido 2011: Code of the WarriorSelf / AppearanceMovie2011
Dragon Gate USA REVOLT! 2011Dragon Gate USA REVOLT! 2011Self / AppearanceMovie2011
Dragon Gate USA Way of the Ronin 2011Dragon Gate USA Way of the Ronin 2011Self / AppearanceMovie2011
Dragon Gate USA Untouchable 2011Dragon Gate USA Untouchable 2011Self / AppearanceMovie2011
Dragon Gate USA Uprising 2011Dragon Gate USA Uprising 2011Self / AppearanceMovie2011
PWG: All Star Weekend 8 - Night TwoPWG: All Star Weekend 8 - Night TwoSelf / AppearanceMovie2011
PWG: All Star Weekend 8 - Night OnePWG: All Star Weekend 8 - Night OneHimselfMovie2011
EVOLVE 7: Aries vs. MoxleyEVOLVE 7: Aries vs. MoxleySelf / AppearanceMovie2011
CHIKARA King Of Trios 2011 - Night 3Self / AppearanceMovie2011
PWG: Card Subject To Change IIIPWG: Card Subject To Change IIIHimselfMovie2011
DGUSA Open The Ultimate Gate 2011DGUSA Open The Ultimate Gate 2011Self / AppearanceMovie2011
Dragon Gate USA Open The Southern GateDragon Gate USA Open The Southern GateSelf / AppearanceMovie2011
PWG: DDT4PWG: DDT4HimselfMovie2011
Dragon Gate USA United: FinaleDragon Gate USA United: FinaleSelf / AppearanceMovie2011
Dragon Gate USA United: PhillyDragon Gate USA United: PhillySelf / AppearanceMovie2011
Dragon Gate USA United: NYCDragon Gate USA United: NYCSelf / AppearanceMovie2011
PWG: Cyanide: A Loving Tribute To PoisonPWG: Cyanide: A Loving Tribute To PoisonHimselfMovie2010
Dragon Gate USA Untouchable 2010Dragon Gate USA Untouchable 2010Self / AppearanceMovie2010
Dragon Gate USA Freedom Fight 2010Dragon Gate USA Freedom Fight 2010Self / AppearanceMovie2010
DGUSA Bushido: Code of the WarriorSelf / AppearanceMovie2010
Dragon Gate USA Way of the RoninDragon Gate USA Way of the RoninSelf / AppearanceMovie2010
PWG: 2010 Battle of Los Angeles - Night TwoPWG: 2010 Battle of Los Angeles - Night TwoHimselfMovie2010
PWG: 2010 Battle of Los Angeles - Night OnePWG: 2010 Battle of Los Angeles - Night OneHimselfMovie2010
PWG: SEVENPWG: SEVENHimselfMovie2010
Dragon Gate USA Enter the Dragon 2010Dragon Gate USA Enter the Dragon 2010Self / AppearanceMovie2010
PWG: DIO!PWG: DIO!HimselfMovie2010
PWG: DDT4PWG: DDT4HimselfMovie2010
Dragon Gate USA: UprisingDragon Gate USA: UprisingSelf / AppearanceMovie2010
Dragon Gate USA: Open The Northern GateDragon Gate USA: Open The Northern GateSelf / AppearanceMovie2010
WWE NXTWWE NXTAkira TozawaTV Series2010
WWE NXTWWE NXTSelf / AppearanceTV Series2010
WWE Friday Night SmackDownWWE Friday Night SmackDownSelf / AppearanceTV Series1999
WWE Friday Night SmackDownWWE Friday Night SmackDownAkira TozawaTV Series1999
RawRawHimselfTV Series1993
RawRawAkira TozawaTV Series1993
RawRawSelf / AppearanceTV Series1993