Portrait of Shoji Akiyoshi

Shoji Akiyoshi

Acting

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.

Born: September 28, 1968

Place of Birth: Minato, Tokyo, Japan

Filmography

2025
NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 19

as Jado (Ringside)

2023
NJPW G1 Climax 33: Day 17

as Jado (Ringside)

2022
NJPW Declaration of Power

as Jado (Ringside)

2022
NJPW G1 Climax 32: Day 5

as Jado (Ringside)

2019
NJPW 47th Anniversary Show

as Jado (Ringside)