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Shoji Akiyoshi

Shoji Akiyoshi

Acting

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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 Burning Spirit 2022 - Day 14
NJPW New Japan Cup 2025 - Day 3
NJPW Battle Autumn 2022 - Day 16
NJPW New Japan Cup 2025 - Day 1
NJPW Castle Attack 2021 - Day 2
NJPW New Japan Cup 2021 - Day 12

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