Acting
Masahiro Chôno
JA, EN cinema · 46 credits
Born
17 September 1963 (age 63)
Birthplace
Seattle, Washington, USA
Also known as Masa Chono · Kamikaze Chono · Tokyo Chono
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.
Known for
Filmography
NOAH: Keiji Muto Grand Final Pro-Wrestling "Last" Love ～Hold Out～
as Masahiro Chono
NJPW Wrestle Kingdom IV
as Masahiro Chono
NJPW G1 Climax 19: Day 8 (Final)
as Masahiro Chono
NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 3
as Masahiro Chono
NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 2
as Masahiro Chono
NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 1
as Masahiro Chono
NJPW G1 Climax 17: Day 6 (Final)
as Masahiro Chono
nWo Souled Out 1997
as Himself
WCW Bash at the Beach 1997
as Himself
WCW Starrcade 1995
as Himself
WCW/New Japan Supershow III
as Himself
WCW/New Japan Supershow II
as Masa Chono
WCW Starrcade 1992
as Himself
WCW Halloween Havoc 1992
as Masa Chono
