The Alpha Academy\u2019s main job is to make people laugh while putting people over. Maxxine Dupri and Otis have been doing that for months, but Akira Tozawa has been the funny guy for years. However, if there\u2019s one person who is always serious, it’s Gunther.<\/p>\n
On the February 24, 2025 episode of Monday Night Raw, Gunther chose Tozawa to be his opponent. He noticed that they have a lot in common, including sacrificing everything to join WWE. However, he noticed Tozawa dancing and acting silly, which made him mad.<\/p>\n
He reminded him<\/a> that he used to be serious, something that hasn\u2019t really been seen in a WWE ring. Gunther quickly disposed of him, making their battle short.<\/p>\n However, Tozawa may have been reminded of when he was actually a threat in the ring. Will Gunther\u2019s words bring Tozawa back to being a serious wrestler?<\/p>\n Whenever a wrestler gets a comedy gimmick, things aren\u2019t looking good for them. Over the years, there have been dancing Tensai, dancing Shanky, Madcap Moss, among others. After a few months, they get taken off television and released.<\/p>\n However, Tozawa has been in that position for years. Even though he doesn\u2019t win much, he\u2019s still over with the crowd. His brand of physical comedy and facial expressions have made him popular.<\/p>\n His various runs with the 24\/7 Championship brought multiple funny moments, including several with R-Truth. When he joined the Alpha Academy, WWE kept that side of him. He got his dancing stretch over with not only the audience but the wrestlers as well.<\/p>\n Usually, comedy jobbers make you groan after a while, as they get repetitive. But Akira Tozawa always comes up with something new that\u2019s funnier than what he did the last time he was on screen.<\/p>\n The people who\u2019ve watched Tozawa in Japan and on the independent circuit know he is capable of being a legitimate threat in the ring. A twelve-year run in Dragon Gate, along with matches in companies like PWG and Chikara, brought him great success.<\/p>\n He won many championships in Dragon Gate and had impressive showings against wrestlers like PAC and Johnny Gargano. Even in the Cruiserweight Classic and 205 Live days when he was just starting in WWE, he was serious. Gunther, like many fans, wants to see that Tozawa inside of a wrestling ring again.<\/p>\n There\u2019s no question that he has that fiery spirit inside, as it brought him success in his early career. Akira Tozawa has the potential to become a serious wrestler again, thanks to Gunther\u2019s words. Now we have to see if he\u2019ll take his advice.<\/p>\n It\u2019s no secret that Akira Tozawa is very over right now. His funny antics and character work have gotten rave reviews. There\u2019s a reason the company has kept him all these years.<\/p>\n However, Gunther does have a point in his words. There was a time when Tozawa was a championship-winning, fearsome wrestler. Now, he is reduced to dancing and making faces.<\/p>\n For many fans, that is all they\u2019ve ever known. But if you go back and watch videos from years ago, you\u2019ll see a very different side of him. Having him make a serious run in the near future could make people appreciate him even more.<\/p>\n Gunther isn\u2019t trying to belittle him. He’s trying to say that he could be more than a comedy guy. Akira Tozawa can get even more fans by embracing his serious side that helped launch his career to begin with.<\/p>\n More From LWOS Pro Wrestling<\/strong><\/p>\n Header photo \u2013 WWE \u2013<\/span><\/em>\u00a0Stay tuned to the\u00a0Last Word on Pro Wrestling<\/a> for more on Akira Tozawa, Gunther, WWE Raw and other stories from around the world of wrestling, as they develop. You can always count on LWOPW to be on top of the major news in the wrestling world, as well as to provide you with analysis, previews, videos, interviews, and editorials on the wrestling world.<\/em><\/p>\n You can check out WWE programming on\u00a0Netflix<\/a>\u00a0(Raw),\u00a0USA Network<\/a>\u00a0(SmackDown),\u00a0The CW<\/a>\u00a0(NXT),\u00a0Tubi<\/a>\u00a0(WWE Evolve),\u00a0A&E<\/a>\u00a0(WWE Superstar Sunday \u2013 Rivals, WWE LFG, and Greatest Moments) and\u00a0Peacock<\/a>\u00a0(WWE Main Event as well as archives and premium live event streaming). Follow WWE on social media to relive top moments and matches on\u00a0YouTube<\/a>, and catch fast-paced action on X (WWE Speed<\/a>).<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The Alpha Academy\u2019s main job is to make people laugh while putting people over. Maxxine Dupri and Otis have been doing that for months, but Akira Tozawa has been the funny guy for years. However, if there\u2019s one person who is always serious, it’s Gunther. 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Akira Tozawa Has Not Always Been the Comedy Guy<\/strong><\/h2>\n
What Will Tozawa Choose to Do?<\/strong><\/h2>\n