Shoji Akiyoshi
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- September 28, 1968 (age 58)
- Birthplace
- Minato, Tokyo, Japan
Biography
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
99.9 Criminal Lawyer
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New Japan Pro Wrestling
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NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 15: Night 1
NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 17: Night 1 in Tokyo Dome
NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 11
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NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 2022
NJPW King of Pro Wrestling 2017
NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 2017
Becoming the Best in the World: Bryan Danielson
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FMW Making Of A New Legend IV: Day 7
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AJPW October Giant Series 1998 - Day 18
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New Japan Pro Wrestling
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