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Akira Tozawa 2023 – Net Worth, Salary, and Personal Life

Tozawa is a former WWE Cruiserweight champion and WWE 24/7 Champion. Let us look at this 16-times 24/7 Champion’s net worth, career, records, and much more. 

Akira Tozawa Facts 

Birth PlaceNishinomiya, Hyogo, Japan
Father’s NameNA 
Mother’s NameNA
Star SignCancer 
Net Worth (2023)$ 1.7 million
Age39
Date of BirthJuly 22, 1985 
High SchoolNA
NationalityJapan
Wrestling Debut2005
WWE Debut2016
FinisherShining Wizard Bridging Snap German Suplex Diving Senton
SpouseTamina
ChildrenNA
NicknameBig Over, Sun of the Ring, The Stamina Monster 
Social MediaInstagram 

Akira Tozawa Net Worth and Salary

Akira Tozawa has a net worth of approximately $1.7 million and makes around $200,000 in salary annually from WWE NXT and other wrestling pay-per-views. He also earns from endorsements and public appearances. 

Akira Tozawa Height and Body Measurements 

Tozawa was born on July 22, 1985, making him 38 years old in 2023. His height is listed as 5 feet 8 inches (173 cm) and his weight is listed as 157 pounds (71 kg).

Akira Tozawa Career 

Akira Tozawa is a Japanese professional wrestler. He is currently signed to WWE, where he performs on the Raw brand. He is a former 16-times WWE 24/7 Champion. He is also known for his year-long excursion to the United States, during which he performed for promotions such as Chikara, Dragon Gate USA, and Pro Wrestling Guerrilla.

Akira Tozawa Net Worth
Akira Tozawa is a Japanese professional wrestler and he is a former 16-times WWE 24/7 Champion (Instagram)

Akira Tozawa was the third graduate of the Dragon Gate dojo to debut. However, after losing all 10 matches in his trial series, he was sent back to the dojo. But later on, made a comeback and formed a stable called Tozawa-juku during the Brave Gate League.

He and fellow wrestler Yuki Ono formed the Metabolic Brothers tag team within Tozawa-juku, but injuries prevented them from achieving significant success. On July 11, 2008, Tozawa went on a diet after announcing it on a show and challenged Open the Triangle Gate Champions to a title match against him, Iwasa, and Arai. In May 2010, he embarked on an extended tour of the United States, leaving Japan behind.

Akira Tozawa formed a stable called Tozawa-juku during the Brave Gate League (Fandom)

Akira Tozawa joined Kamikaze USA in May 2010 and made his debut for Dragon Gate USA, Pro Wrestling Guerrilla (PWG), and Chikara’s Young Lions Cup VIII. He had a successful run in PWG, defeating Scott Lost and Chris Sabin, Tozawa caught the attention of the Dragon Gate office and returned to PWG on December 11, 2010, but lost to Kevin Steen. He had his final weekend with PWG in May 2011, returning in 2015 and 2016, but losing his matches.

In 2011, Akira Tozawa returned to Dragon Gate and joined the stable Blood Warriors. He won several matches and championships, including the 2011 Summer Adventure Tag League and Open the Twin Gate Championship with BxB Hulk. Tozawa won the 2012 Summer Adventure Tag League and opened the Triangle Gate Championship with Hulk and Naoki Tanisaki. 

Akira made his debut for Dragon Gate USA, Pro Wrestling Guerrilla (PWG) in May 2010 (Tape Machine)

 In February 2015, Tozawa won his first singles title in Dragon Gate, the Open the Brave Gate Championship, and also won the Open the Owarai Gate Championship in March. He left Dragon Gate in November 2016 to work for WWE, losing his farewell match.

Tozawa participated in WWE’s Cruiserweight Classic tournament in 2016, where he was eliminated in the quarterfinals. He joined WWE’s cruiserweight division and later won the Cruiserweight Championship, but lost it to Neville after a short reign.

In 2019, Tozawa qualified for a fatal four-way match for the Cruiserweight Championship but was defeated by Buddy Murphy. He later became the number one contender for the championship but was again defeated by Murphy. Tozawa was drafted to Raw and made his debut on the brand in November, where he was defeated by Murphy again.

In 2020, he participated in the Interim NXT Cruiserweight Championship Tournament, winning two matches but failing to advance to the finals. He won the 24/7 Championship for the second, third, fourth, and fifth time, losing and regaining it multiple times to R-Truth and Reggie.

He briefly held the title after pinning Tamina during their kayfabe wedding ceremony but lost it to Dana Brooke. Tamina filed for divorce, and Tozawa later pinned her to win the title again On May 30, 2022, at Raw during Miz TV.

Tozawa turned face on the November 17th, 2022 episode of Raw after winning a game of cards against Baron Corbin and JBL. He would subsequently return to wearing more traditional ring gear as opposed to his ninja gi.

Akira Tozawa
Akira returned to WWE wearing more traditional ring gear as opposed to his ninja gi (Instagram)

Akira Tozawa vs Brian Kendrick – Net Worth

Akira and Brian Kendrick are often considered as competitors. Akira Tozawa has a net worth of $1.7m and Brian Kendrick has an estimated net worth of $4m.

Akira Tozawa Family and Girlfriend 

Akira was born on July 22, 1985, in Nishinomiya, Hyogo, Japan There is not much information about her parents or siblings. 

Tozawa is a family man. He has been married to his lovely wife, Tamina, for many years now. They got married on 22nd December 2018. The couple recently welcomed their newborn baby girl into their family.

Akira Tozawa Wife
Akira Tozawa is married to his beautiful wife (Instagram)

Akira posted a picture of his wife and the newborn on his Instagram and revealed the name of the baby “Ten”.

Akira Tozawa
The Couple with their new born baby “Ten” (Instagram)

FAQs about Akira Tozawa

What is Akira Tozawa’s net worth?
Akira Tozawa has a net worth of approximately $1.7 million.
What is the real name of Akira Tozawa?
His real name is Akira Tozawa.
Who is the wife of Akira Tozawa?
Akira is married to Tamina
What are the measurements of Akira Tozawa?
Height- 5 feet 8 inches (173 cm) Weight-157 pounds (71 kg).
When is the birthday of Akira Tozawa?
Tozawa was born on July 22, 1985

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