Francesco Akira Begnini
Acting · 26 years old
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.
Known For
NJPW Power Struggle ~ Super Junior Tag League 2023
Francesco Akira
Stardom on Stardom World
Francesco Akira
NJPW Dominion 6.12 In Osaka-Jo Hall
Francesco Akira
NJPW Sakura Genesis 2026
Francesco Akira
NJPW x STARDOM: Historic X-Over
Francesco Akira
NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 19
Francesco Akira
NJPW The New Beginning In Osaka 2026
Francesco Akira
All Elite Wrestling: Dynamite
Francesco Akira
NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 17: Night 1 in Tokyo Dome
Francesco Akira
NJPW Sakura Genesis 2024
Francesco Akira
NJPW x STARDOM: Historic X-Over II
Francesco Akira
NJPW Road to The New Beginning 2026 - Day 6
Francesco Akira
NJPW New Japan Cup 2026 - Day 7
Francesco Akira
NJPW New Japan Cup 2026 - Day 8
Francesco Akira
NJPW New Japan Cup 2026 - Day 9
Francesco Akira
NJPW New Japan Cup 2026 - Day 12 (Final)
Francesco Akira
NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 18
Francesco Akira
NJPW Blue Justice XV - Wrestling Life 40th Anniversary Yuji Nagata
Francesco Akira
NJPW New Year Dash !! 2026
Francesco Akira
NJPW Road to The New Beginning 2026 - Day 1
Francesco Akira