Shoji Akiyoshi
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
- Acting
- Born
- 1968-09-28 · Minato, Tokyo, Japan
Known for
- 99.9 Criminal Lawyer (2016) — Self
- NJPW G1 Climax 33: Day 17 (2023) — Jado (Ringside)
- New Japan Pro Wrestling (1972) — Jado
- NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 2 (2008) — Jado
- NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 15: Night 1 (2021) — Jado
- NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 17: Night 1 in Tokyo Dome (2023) — Jado
- NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 11 (2017) — Jado
- FMW: International Slaughterhouse (2001) — Jado
- NJPW Road to G1 Climax 36 - Day 6 (2026) — Jado
- NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 2022 (2022) — Jado
- NJPW King of Pro Wrestling 2017 (2017) — Jado
- NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 2017 (2017) — Jado
- Becoming the Best in the World: Bryan Danielson (2013) — Jado
- NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 3 (2009) — Jado
- NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 19 (2025) — Jado (Ringside)
- NJPW Sakura Genesis 2017 (2017) — Jado