Akira Nogami

Known for Acting

3/13/1966(Age 59)

Narashino, Chiba Prefecture, Japan

Biography

Akira Nogami (野上彰, Nogami Akira, born March 13, 1966 in Narashino, Chiba) is a Japanese professional wrestler and actor, currently working as Akira (occasionally stylised in all-capitals). He has also worked as a trainer.

Known For (24 credits)

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NOAH: Wrestle Magic 2024

2024

NOAH Wrestle Magic 2024 was a professional wrestling event promoted by Pro Wrestling NOAH. It took place on May 04, 2024, in Tokyo, Japan, at the Ryogoku Kokugikan Arena.

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NOAH: Great Muta Final "BYE-BYE"

2023

Pro Wrestling NOAH presents GREAT MUTA FINAL 'BYE-BYE' event on January 22nd, 2023 from the Yokohama Arena in Yokohama Japan. This event will feature Keiji Mutoh’s final match under The Great Muta persona as he teams up with AEW's STING & Darby Allin!

Becoming the Best in the World: Bryan Danielson

10.0

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Becoming the Best in the World: Bryan Danielson

2013

Widely regarded as the best wrestler in the world today, Bryan Danielson is a master of his craft. His rise to the top of the independent wrestling scene didn't happen overnight, and this set chronicles his journey to become the Best in the World.

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NJPW G1 Climax 20: Day 8 (Final)

2010

The eighth and final night of the tournament took place at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo, Japan on August 15, 2010.

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NJPW Dominion 6.19

2010

Dominion 6.19 was a professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event promoted by New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW). The event took place on June 19, 2010, in Osaka, Osaka, at the Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium. The event featured nine matches, three of which were contested for championships. Much like the previous year, Dominion 6.19 also featured wrestlers from Pro Wrestling Noah; namely Go Shiozaki, Muhammad Yone and Naomichi Marufuji.

SMASH on Samurai! TV

2010

Samurai! TV broadcasts of SMASH wrestling promotion

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NJPW Destruction 2009

2009

NJPW presented their third annual Destruction event from Ryogoku Kokugikanin Tokyo, Japan.

3.8

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NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 2

2008

Wrestle Kingdom II in Tokyo Dome was a professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event produced by the New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) promotion, which took place at the Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan on January 4, 2008. It was the 17th January 4 Tokyo Dome Show and the second held under the "Wrestle Kingdom" name. The event featured ten matches, four of which were contested for championships.

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AJPW Realize

2005

All Japan Pro Wrestling presents Realize on pay-per-view from Tokyo, Japan.

5.5

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The Calamari Wrestler

2004

This wild comedy pokes fun at the world of pro-wrestling by placing its accomplished wrestler protagonist Koji Taguchi against a giant squid known as the Calamari Wrestler. The Calimari Wrestler not only proves to be Koji's most difficult opponent yet, but also has an effect on several people's personal lives when he becomes the unlikely object of a young girl's affection.

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NJPW Best Of The Super Junior X - Finals

2003

The 10th Best of Super Juniors tournament comes to a close as some of the world's greatest junior heavyweights square off.

5.5

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Kamen Rider Kuuga: Good Job

2001

Kamen Rider Kuuga final TV special. Jokingly labelled as the "50th episode" of the series.