Biography
Masahiro "Masa" Chono (蝶野正洋, Chōno Masahiro) is an American-born Japanese-American retired professional wrestler and actor best known for his 26 year stint with New Japan Pro-Wrestling . As the leader of nWo Japan, Team 2000 and Black New Japan, he was the promotion's top heel for much of his career, beginning in 1994 when he adopted his Yakuza inspired gimmick.
Aside from his work in NJPW, Chono has also made appearances for World Championship Wrestling (WCW), as a member of the New World Order, as well as occasional appearances in All-Japan Pro Wrestling and Osaka Pro Wrestling. Chono holds the record for most wins of the G1 Climax at 5, which has earned him the nicknames "Mr. August" and "Mr. G1". He is a former seven-time IWGP Tag Team Champion, and a former one-time IWGP Heavyweight Champion and a former one-time NWA Heavyweight Champion.
Filmography
all 45
Movies 43
self 9
TV Shows 2
Vice Versa (2020)
NJPW G1 Climax 19: Day 8 (Final) (2009)
NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 3 (2009)
NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 2 (2008)
NJPW G1 Climax 17: Day 6 (Final) (2007)
NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 1 (2007)
nWo Souled Out 1997 (1997)
WCW Clash of The Champions XXXIV (1997)
WCW Starrcade 1995 (1995)
NJPW & WCW Collision In Korea (1995)
WCW Starrcade (1992)
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Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
1963-09-17 (61 years old)
Birth Place
Seattle, United States
Citizenships
Japan
Residences
Mitaka, Japan
Also Known As
Masa Chono, Kamikaze Chono, Tokyo Chono
Awards
Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame
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