Francesco Akira Begnini
Acting•Born November 22, 1999 (age 26)•Bergamo, Lombardy, Italy
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
8.0
All Elite Wrestling: Dynamite
TV Series2019
8.7
Stardom on Stardom World
TV Series2011
SIW System
TV Series2021
NJPW New Japan Cup
TV Series2005
7.0
NJPW Road to The New Beginning 2026 - Day 6
Movie2026
NJPW Road to The New Beginning 2026 - Day 8
Movie2026
NJPW Road to Wrestling Dontaku 2026 - Day 3
Movie2026
NJPW Road to Wrestling Dontaku 2026 - Day 2
Movie2026
Filmography
Personal Info
DepartmentActing
BirthdayNovember 22, 1999
Place of BirthBergamo, Lombardy, Italy
Popularity0.6