Shoji Akiyoshi

Acting

Born 1968-09-28 · Minato, Tokyo, Japan

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Shoji Akiyoshi, better known by his ring name Jado, is a Japanese professional wrestler who debuted on March 19, 1989, and trained in the NJPW Dojo, graduating from the Young Lion system. He is best known for his work in New Japan Pro-Wrestling alongside Gedo, with occasional stints in Universal Lucha Libre (1993) and Frontier Martial-Arts Wrestling (1997). He has previously served as the head booker of Pro Wrestling Noah beginning in 2015, and together with Gedo, has been involved in NJPW booking.

Known for

NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 13NJPW Sakura Genesis 2017Becoming the Best in the World: Bryan DanielsonNJPW Wrestle Kingdom 11NJPW King of Pro Wrestling 2017NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 15: Night 1NJPW Best of the Super Junior 33 - Day 14 (Final)NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 19NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 2022New Japan Pro Wrestling