Akira Nogami is a Japanese professional wrestler and actor, currently working as Akira.
15 Facts About Akira Nogami
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Akira Nogami scored a big win over Jyushin Thunder Liger in August 1991 to begin his one and only reign as IWGP Junior Heavyweight Champion.
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Akira Nogami suffered another serious eye injury in 1998 and returned in February 1999, becoming a member of Masahiro Chono's Team 2000.
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Akira Nogami changed his appearance, giving up his kabuki makeup for sinister black facepaint and blond hair.
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Since leaving NJPW, Akira Nogami has become a regular in Keiji Mutoh's All Japan Pro Wrestling where he has been a consistent threat to the juniors.
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Akira Nogami currently has a successful acting career that consumes much of his time, but still appears on numerous events each year always bringing with him exceptional skill, speed, and charisma.
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Akira Nogami took part in the Best of the Super Juniors XV and gained four points and therefore not progressing to the semifinal.
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In 2009, Akira Nogami gained six points in the Best of the Super Juniors XVI and gained two points in G1 Tag League when he teamed up with Chono.
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In February 2010, Akira Nogami left New Japan Pro-Wrestling, shortly after Chono's departure and therefore Legend was completely broken up his return to the company was announced just two months later.
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Akira Nogami would participate in the Best of the Super Juniors and gained eight points but didn't progress to the semifinals.
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Since joining SMASH, Akira Nogami has sporadically appeared for New Japan with SMASH talent such as Kushida.
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Two days later, Akira Nogami entered the WNC Championship tournament, defeating Adam Angel in his first round match.
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Akira Nogami made his Wrestle-1 debut on July 21,2014, teaming with Tajiri in a tag team match, where they were defeated by Keiji Mutoh and Masakatsu Funaki.
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In mid-2014, Akira Nogami entered a storyline, where Manabu Soya began accusing him of being a spy for the villainous Desperado stable.
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On June 28,2016, Akira Nogami announced he was leaving Wrestle-1 due to his contract with the company expiring.