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.

Shoji Akiyoshi

Acting Born September 28, 1968 Minato, Tokyo, Japan

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

New Japan Pro Wrestling

Jado

99.9 Criminal Lawyer

Self

NJPW New Japan Cup

Jado

NJPW Dominion 6.9 In Osaka-Jo Hall ~ Best of the Super Junior 31 Final ~ 2024

Jado

NJPW Road to Destruction 2026 - Day 6

Jado

NJPW Road to Destruction 2026 - Day 7

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NJPW Road to Destruction 2026 - Day 4

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NJPW Road to Destruction 2026 - Day 2

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NJPW Road to Destruction 2026 - Day 8

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NJPW Road to Destruction 2026 - Day 5

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NJPW Road to Destruction 2026 - Day 3

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NJPW Road to Destruction 2026 - Day 1

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