Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Birthdate
1963-09-17 (Age: 63)
Place of Birth
Seattle, Washington, USA
Masahiro Chôno
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 (46)
NOAH: Keiji Muto Grand Final Pro-Wrestling "Last" Love ～Hold Out～
2023
Vice Versa: Chyna
2021
Girls und Panzer Fan Event "Heartful Tank Carnival 2nd" in Pacifico Yokohama 2016.8.28.Sun
2016
Replicant Eve
2015
Don's Road 13
2014
Don's Road 12
2014
Don's Road 11
2014
Don's Road 10
2014
Organized Crime Syndicate vs. Bureaucrats
2013
NJPW Wrestle Kingdom IV
2010NJPW Destruction 2009
2009
NJPW Masahiro Chono 25th Anniversary ~ Aristrist In Ryogoku Kokugikan~
2009
NJPW G1 Climax 19: Day 8 (Final)
2009NJPW Resolution 2009
2009
