Masahiro Chôno
Age: N/A | From: Seattle, Washington, USA
Person Details
Birthday:
Aliases: Masa Chono , Kamikaze Chono , Tokyo Chono
Gender: Male
Place of birth: Seattle, Washington, USA
Homepage:
Movie Involvements: 8
TV Involvements: 1
Most Famous Work
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.
Most Famous Work
WCW Halloween Havoc
(1992) Masa Chono
NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 2
(2008) Masahiro Chono
Vice Versa
(2020) Self
NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 3
(2009) Masahiro Chono
NJPW Wrestle Kingdom IV
(2010) Masahiro Chono
NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 1
(2007) Masahiro Chono
WCW/New Japan Supershow II
(1992) Masa Chono
Vice Versa: Chyna
(2021) SelfActing
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| 2023 | Masahiro Chono | |
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| 2020 | Self | |
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