Shoji Akiyoshi

Shoji Akiyoshi

Born 1968-09-28 (age 57) Minato, Tokyo, Japan
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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.

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Known For

NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 11
NJPW 45th Anniversary Show
NJPW Declaration of Power
NJPW Declaration of Power

2022

as Jado (Ringside)

NJPW New Year Dash!! 2024
NJPW Sakura Genesis 2021
NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 19
NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 19

2025

as Jado (Ringside)

ROH & NJPW: G1 Supercard
NJPW G1 Climax 33: Day 15
NJPW Sakura Genesis 2017
ECW Living Dangerously 2000
NJPW Royal Quest II - Night 1
NJPW The New Beginning in Osaka 2020