Francesco Akira Begnini

Acting

Born 1999-11-22 · 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 2023Stardom on Stardom WorldNJPW Dominion 6.12 In Osaka-Jo HallNJPW Sakura Genesis 2026NJPW Road to G1 Climax 36 - Day 3NJPW The New Beginning In Osaka 2026NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 2026 - Day 2NJPW Best of the Super Junior 33 - Day 6NJPW Best of the Super Junior 33 - Day 14 (Final)NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 19