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Francesco Akira Begnini
Acting

Francesco Akira Begnini

Born 1999-11-22
Bergamo, Lombardy, Italy
Department: Acting

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

Prominent works featuring Francesco Akira Begnini

All Elite Wrestling: Dynamite
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All Elite Wrestling: Dynamite

2019
TMDB4.0
World Wonder Ring Stardom
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World Wonder Ring Stardom

2011
TMDB4.3
SIW System
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SIW System

2021
TMDB0.0
NJPW New Japan Cup
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NJPW New Japan Cup

2005
TMDB0.0
AEW All In: London
Movie
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AEW All In: London

2026
TMDB4.6
NJPW The New Beginning In Osaka 2026
Movie
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NJPW The New Beginning In Osaka 2026

2026
TMDB4.0
NJPW Dominion 6.12 In Osaka-Jo Hall 2022
Movie
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NJPW Dominion 6.12 In Osaka-Jo Hall 2022

2022
TMDB4.5
NJPW Dominion 6.4 in Osaka-jo Hall 2023
Movie
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NJPW Dominion 6.4 in Osaka-jo Hall 2023

2023
TMDB0.0
NJPW G1 Climax 36 - Day 19 (Final)
Movie
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NJPW G1 Climax 36 - Day 19 (Final)

2026
TMDB4.8
NJPW Best of the Super Junior 33 - Day 5
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NJPW Best of the Super Junior 33 - Day 5

2026
TMDB2.5

Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (134 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
AEW All In: LondonAEW All In: LondonFrancesco AkiraMovie2026
NJPW G1 Climax 36 - Day 19 (Final)NJPW G1 Climax 36 - Day 19 (Final)Francesco AkiraMovie2026
NJPW G1 Climax 36 - Day 18NJPW G1 Climax 36 - Day 18Francesco AkiraMovie2026
NJPW Tiger Mask's Retirement MatchNJPW Tiger Mask's Retirement MatchFrancesco AkiraMovie2026
NJPW Road to G1 Climax 36 - Day 6NJPW Road to G1 Climax 36 - Day 6Francesco AkiraMovie2026
NJPW Road to G1 Climax 36 - Day 5NJPW Road to G1 Climax 36 - Day 5Francesco AkiraMovie2026
NJPW Road to G1 Climax 36 - Day 4NJPW Road to G1 Climax 36 - Day 4Francesco AkiraMovie2026
NJPW Road to G1 Climax 36 - Day 3NJPW Road to G1 Climax 36 - Day 3Francesco AkiraMovie2026
NJPW Best of the Super Junior 33 - Day 14 (Final)NJPW Best of the Super Junior 33 - Day 14 (Final)Francesco AkiraMovie2026
NJPW Best of the Super Junior 33 - Day 13NJPW Best of the Super Junior 33 - Day 13Francesco AkiraMovie2026
NJPW Best of the Super Junior 33 - Day 12NJPW Best of the Super Junior 33 - Day 12Francesco AkiraMovie2026
NJPW Best of the Super Junior 33 - Day 11NJPW Best of the Super Junior 33 - Day 11Francesco AkiraMovie2026
NJPW Best of the Super Junior 33 - Day 10NJPW Best of the Super Junior 33 - Day 10Francesco AkiraMovie2026
NJPW Best of the Super Junior 33 - Day 9NJPW Best of the Super Junior 33 - Day 9Francesco AkiraMovie2026
NJPW Best of the Super Junior 33 - Day 8NJPW Best of the Super Junior 33 - Day 8Francesco AkiraMovie2026
NJPW Best of the Super Junior 33 - Day 7NJPW Best of the Super Junior 33 - Day 7Francesco AkiraMovie2026
NJPW Best of the Super Junior 33 - Day 6NJPW Best of the Super Junior 33 - Day 6Francesco AkiraMovie2026
NJPW Best of the Super Junior 33 - Day 5NJPW Best of the Super Junior 33 - Day 5Francesco AkiraMovie2026
NJPW Best of the Super Junior 33 - Day 4NJPW Best of the Super Junior 33 - Day 4Francesco AkiraMovie2026
NJPW Best of the Super Junior 33 - Day 3NJPW Best of the Super Junior 33 - Day 3Francesco AkiraMovie2026
NJPW Best of the Super Junior 33 - Day 2NJPW Best of the Super Junior 33 - Day 2Francesco AkiraMovie2026
NJPW Best of the Super Junior 33 - Day 1NJPW Best of the Super Junior 33 - Day 1Francesco AkiraMovie2026
NJPW New Japan Road in Karatsu 2026 ~ Ignition to DominionNJPW New Japan Road in Karatsu 2026 ~ Ignition to DominionFrancesco AkiraMovie2026
NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 2026 - Day 2NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 2026 - Day 2Francesco AkiraMovie2026
NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 2026 - Day 1NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 2026 - Day 1Francesco AkiraMovie2026
NJPW Road to Wrestling Dontaku 2026 - Day 8NJPW Road to Wrestling Dontaku 2026 - Day 8Francesco AkiraMovie2026
NJPW Road to Wrestling Dontaku 2026 - Day 7NJPW Road to Wrestling Dontaku 2026 - Day 7Francesco AkiraMovie2026
NJPW Road to Wrestling Dontaku 2026 - Day 6NJPW Road to Wrestling Dontaku 2026 - Day 6Francesco AkiraMovie2026
NJPW Road to Wrestling Dontaku 2026 - Day 5NJPW Road to Wrestling Dontaku 2026 - Day 5Francesco AkiraMovie2026
NJPW Road to Wrestling Dontaku 2026 - Day 4NJPW Road to Wrestling Dontaku 2026 - Day 4Francesco AkiraMovie2026
NJPW Road to Wrestling Dontaku 2026 - Day 3NJPW Road to Wrestling Dontaku 2026 - Day 3Francesco AkiraMovie2026
NJPW Road to Wrestling Dontaku 2026 - Day 2NJPW Road to Wrestling Dontaku 2026 - Day 2Francesco AkiraMovie2026
NJPW Road to Wrestling Dontaku 2026 - Day 1NJPW Road to Wrestling Dontaku 2026 - Day 1Francesco AkiraMovie2026
NJPW Sakura Genesis 2026NJPW Sakura Genesis 2026Francesco AkiraMovie2026
NJPW Road to Sakura Genesis 2026 - Day 5NJPW Road to Sakura Genesis 2026 - Day 5Francesco AkiraMovie2026
NJPW Road to Sakura Genesis 2026 - Day 4NJPW Road to Sakura Genesis 2026 - Day 4Francesco AkiraMovie2026
NJPW Road to Sakura Genesis 2026 - Day 3NJPW Road to Sakura Genesis 2026 - Day 3Francesco AkiraMovie2026
NJPW Road to Sakura Genesis 2026 - Day 2NJPW Road to Sakura Genesis 2026 - Day 2Francesco AkiraMovie2026
NJPW Road to Sakura Genesis 2026 - Day 1NJPW Road to Sakura Genesis 2026 - Day 1Francesco AkiraMovie2026
NJPW New Japan Cup 2026 - Day 12 (Final)NJPW New Japan Cup 2026 - Day 12 (Final)Francesco AkiraMovie2026
NJPW New Japan Cup 2026 - Day 11NJPW New Japan Cup 2026 - Day 11Francesco AkiraMovie2026
NJPW New Japan Cup 2026 - Day 10NJPW New Japan Cup 2026 - Day 10Francesco AkiraMovie2026
NJPW New Japan Cup 2026 - Day 9NJPW New Japan Cup 2026 - Day 9Francesco AkiraMovie2026
NJPW New Japan Cup 2026 - Day 8NJPW New Japan Cup 2026 - Day 8Francesco AkiraMovie2026
NJPW New Japan Cup 2026 - Day 7NJPW New Japan Cup 2026 - Day 7Francesco AkiraMovie2026
NJPW New Japan Cup 2026 - Day 6NJPW New Japan Cup 2026 - Day 6Francesco AkiraMovie2026
NJPW New Japan Cup 2026 - Day 5NJPW New Japan Cup 2026 - Day 5Francesco AkiraMovie2026
NJPW New Japan Cup 2026 - Day 4NJPW New Japan Cup 2026 - Day 4Francesco AkiraMovie2026
NJPW 54th Anniversary Event & New Japan Cup 2026 - Day 3NJPW 54th Anniversary Event & New Japan Cup 2026 - Day 3Francesco AkiraMovie2026
NJPW The New Beginning In Osaka 2026NJPW The New Beginning In Osaka 2026Francesco AkiraMovie2026
NJPW Road to The New Beginning 2026 - Day 10NJPW Road to The New Beginning 2026 - Day 10Francesco AkiraMovie2026
NJPW Road to The New Beginning 2026 - Day 9NJPW Road to The New Beginning 2026 - Day 9Francesco AkiraMovie2026
NJPW Road to The New Beginning 2026 - Day 8NJPW Road to The New Beginning 2026 - Day 8Francesco AkiraMovie2026
NJPW Road to The New Beginning 2026 - Day 7NJPW Road to The New Beginning 2026 - Day 7Francesco AkiraMovie2026
NJPW Road to The New Beginning 2026 - Day 6NJPW Road to The New Beginning 2026 - Day 6Francesco AkiraMovie2026
NJPW Road to The New Beginning 2026 - Day 5NJPW Road to The New Beginning 2026 - Day 5Francesco AkiraMovie2026
NJPW Road to The New Beginning 2026 - Day 4NJPW Road to The New Beginning 2026 - Day 4Francesco AkiraMovie2026
NJPW Road to The New Beginning 2026 - Day 3NJPW Road to The New Beginning 2026 - Day 3Francesco AkiraMovie2026
NJPW Road to The New Beginning 2026 - Day 2NJPW Road to The New Beginning 2026 - Day 2Francesco AkiraMovie2026
NJPW Road to The New Beginning 2026 - Day 1NJPW Road to The New Beginning 2026 - Day 1Francesco AkiraMovie2026
NJPW Yuji Nagata Produce Blue Justice XVII ~ Aoyi Transition ~NJPW Yuji Nagata Produce Blue Justice XVII ~ Aoyi Transition ~Francesco AkiraMovie2026
NJPW New Year Dash !! 2026NJPW New Year Dash !! 2026Francesco AkiraMovie2026
NJPW Super Junior Tag League 2025 - Day 2NJPW Super Junior Tag League 2025 - Day 2Francesco Akira - English CommentaryMovie2025
NJPW Super Junior Tag League 2025 - Day 1NJPW Super Junior Tag League 2025 - Day 1Francesco Akira - English CommentaryMovie2025
RevPro 13 Year Anniversary Show - Day 1: Global Wars UKRevPro 13 Year Anniversary Show - Day 1: Global Wars UKFrancesco AkiraMovie2025
CMLL Presenta NJPW Fantastica Mania México 2025CMLL Presenta NJPW Fantastica Mania México 2025Francesco AkiraMovie2025
NJPW Wrestling Redzone in HiroshimaNJPW Wrestling Redzone in HiroshimaFrancesco AkiraMovie2025
NJPW New Japan Cup 2025 - Day 1NJPW New Japan Cup 2025 - Day 1Francesco AkiraMovie2025
NJPW 53rd Anniversary EventNJPW 53rd Anniversary EventFrancesco AkiraMovie2025
NJPW Blue Justice XV - Wrestling Life 40th Anniversary Yuji NagataNJPW Blue Justice XV - Wrestling Life 40th Anniversary Yuji NagataFrancesco AkiraMovie2025
NJPW New Year Dash!! 2025NJPW New Year Dash!! 2025Francesco AkiraMovie2025
NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 19NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 19Francesco AkiraMovie2025
NJPW x STARDOM: Historic X-Over IINJPW x STARDOM: Historic X-Over IIFrancesco AkiraMovie2024
NJPW Power Struggle ~ Super Junior Tag League 2024NJPW Power Struggle ~ Super Junior Tag League 2024Francesco AkiraMovie2024
NJPW Destruction in Kobe 2024NJPW Destruction in Kobe 2024Francesco AkiraMovie2024
NJPW Road to Destruction 2024: Day 5NJPW Road to Destruction 2024: Day 5Francesco AkiraMovie2024
NJPW Road to Destruction 2024: Day 3NJPW Road to Destruction 2024: Day 3Francesco AkiraMovie2024
NJPW Road to Destruction 2024: Day 2NJPW Road to Destruction 2024: Day 2Francesco AkiraMovie2024
NJPW Shingo Takagi's 20th Debut Anniversary EventNJPW Shingo Takagi's 20th Debut Anniversary EventFrancesco AkiraMovie2024
NJPW G1 Climax 34: Day 19 (Final)NJPW G1 Climax 34: Day 19 (Final)Francesco AkiraMovie2024
NJPW G1 Climax 34: Day 18NJPW G1 Climax 34: Day 18Francesco AkiraMovie2024
NJPW G1 Climax 34: Day 17NJPW G1 Climax 34: Day 17Francesco AkiraMovie2024
NJPW G1 Climax 34: Day 16NJPW G1 Climax 34: Day 16Francesco AkiraMovie2024
NJPW G1 Climax 34: Day 15NJPW G1 Climax 34: Day 15Francesco AkiraMovie2024
NJPW G1 Climax 34: Day 14NJPW G1 Climax 34: Day 14Francesco AkiraMovie2024
NJPW G1 Climax 34: Day 13NJPW G1 Climax 34: Day 13Francesco AkiraMovie2024
NJPW G1 Climax 34: Day 11NJPW G1 Climax 34: Day 11Francesco AkiraMovie2024
NJPW G1 Climax 34: Day 10NJPW G1 Climax 34: Day 10Francesco AkiraMovie2024
NJPW G1 Climax 34: Day 9NJPW G1 Climax 34: Day 9Francesco AkiraMovie2024
NJPW G1 Climax 34: Day 7NJPW G1 Climax 34: Day 7Francesco AkiraMovie2024
NJPW G1 Climax 34: Day 5NJPW G1 Climax 34: Day 5Francesco AkiraMovie2024
NJPW G1 Climax 34: Day 4NJPW G1 Climax 34: Day 4Francesco AkiraMovie2024
NJPW G1 Climax 34: Day 3NJPW G1 Climax 34: Day 3Francesco AkiraMovie2024
NJPW New Japan Soul 2024: Day 7NJPW New Japan Soul 2024: Day 7Francesco AkiraMovie2024
NJPW New Japan Soul 2024: Day 5NJPW New Japan Soul 2024: Day 5Francesco AkiraMovie2024
NJPW New Japan Soul 2024: Day 4NJPW New Japan Soul 2024: Day 4Francesco AkiraMovie2024
NJPW New Japan Soul 2024: Day 3NJPW New Japan Soul 2024: Day 3Francesco AkiraMovie2024
NJPW New Japan Soul 2024: Day 2NJPW New Japan Soul 2024: Day 2Francesco AkiraMovie2024
NJPW New Japan Soul 2024: Day 1NJPW New Japan Soul 2024: Day 1Francesco AkiraMovie2024
NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 2024 - Night 2NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 2024 - Night 2Francesco AkiraMovie2024
NJPW Sakura Genesis 2024NJPW Sakura Genesis 2024Francesco AkiraMovie2024
NJPW New Japan Cup 2024 - Day 2NJPW New Japan Cup 2024 - Day 2Francesco AkiraMovie2024
NJPW 52nd Anniversary Event & New Japan Cup 2024 - Day 1NJPW 52nd Anniversary Event & New Japan Cup 2024 - Day 1Francesco AkiraMovie2024
NJPW The New Beginning In Sapporo 2024 - Day 2NJPW The New Beginning In Sapporo 2024 - Day 2Francesco AkiraMovie2024
NJPW The New Beginning In Sapporo 2024 - Day 1NJPW The New Beginning In Sapporo 2024 - Day 1Francesco AkiraMovie2024
NJPW The New Beginning in Osaka 2024NJPW The New Beginning in Osaka 2024Francesco AkiraMovie2024
NJPW The New Beginning in NagoyaNJPW The New Beginning in NagoyaFrancesco AkiraMovie2024
NJPW New Year Dash!! 2024NJPW New Year Dash!! 2024Francesco AkiraMovie2024
NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 18NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 18Francesco AkiraMovie2024
NJPW Power Struggle ~ Super Junior Tag League 2023NJPW Power Struggle ~ Super Junior Tag League 2023Francesco AkiraMovie2023
NJPW Royal Quest IIINJPW Royal Quest IIIFrancesco AkiraMovie2023
IMPACT Wrestling x NJPW: Multiverse United 2: For Whom The Bell TollsIMPACT Wrestling x NJPW: Multiverse United 2: For Whom The Bell TollsFrancesco AkiraMovie2023
NJPW Dominion 6.4 in Osaka-jo Hall 2023NJPW Dominion 6.4 in Osaka-jo Hall 2023Francesco AkiraMovie2023
NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 2023NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 2023Francesco AkiraMovie2023
NJPW Sakura Genesis 2023NJPW Sakura Genesis 2023Francesco AkiraMovie2023
RevPro Revolution Rumble 2023Francesco AkiraMovie2023
NJPW The New Beginning In Sapporo 2023 - Day 2NJPW The New Beginning In Sapporo 2023 - Day 2Francesco AkiraMovie2023
NJPW The New Beginning In Sapporo 2023 - Day 1NJPW The New Beginning In Sapporo 2023 - Day 1Francesco AkiraMovie2023
NJPW New Year Dash !! 2023NJPW New Year Dash !! 2023Francesco AkiraMovie2023
NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 17: Night 1 in Tokyo DomeNJPW Wrestle Kingdom 17: Night 1 in Tokyo DomeFrancesco AkiraMovie2023
NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 17 Pre-ShowNJPW Wrestle Kingdom 17 Pre-ShowFrancesco AkiraMovie2023
NJPW x STARDOM: Historic X-OverNJPW x STARDOM: Historic X-OverFrancesco AkiraMovie2022
NJPW Battle Autumn 2022 - Day 16NJPW Battle Autumn 2022 - Day 16Francesco AkiraMovie2022
NJPW Declaration of PowerNJPW Declaration of PowerFrancesco AkiraMovie2022
NJPW Burning Spirit 2022 - Day 14NJPW Burning Spirit 2022 - Day 14Francesco AkiraMovie2022
RevPro 10 Year Anniversary - Day OneFrancesco AkiraMovie2022
RevPro Summer Sizzler 2022Francesco AkiraMovie2022
NJPW Dominion 6.12 In Osaka-Jo Hall 2022NJPW Dominion 6.12 In Osaka-Jo Hall 2022Francesco AkiraMovie2022
RevPro High Stakes 2022RevPro High Stakes 2022Francesco AkiraMovie2022
RevPro Uprising 2021RevPro Uprising 2021Francesco AkiraMovie2021
SIW SystemSIW SystemhimselfTV Series2021
All Elite Wrestling: DynamiteAll Elite Wrestling: DynamiteFrancesco AkiraTV Series2019
World Wonder Ring StardomWorld Wonder Ring StardomFrancesco AkiraTV Series2011
NJPW New Japan CupNJPW New Japan CupFrancesco AkiraTV Series2005