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.
Known For
NJPW Summer Struggle 1994 - Day 8
NJPW Masahiro Chono 25th Anniversary ~ Aristrist In Ryogoku Kokugikan~
NJPW The Spiral
NJPW Resolution 2009
首領（ドン）の道１１
首領（ドン）の道１２
首領（ドン）の道１０
首領（ドン）の道１３
Masahiro Chono
NJPW Wrestle Kingdom I
NJPW Bisshibishi Tradition! Makai World 2003 - Day 8: Memorial Rainbow Dash35
Himself
WCW/New Japan Supershow: Rumble in The Rising Sun
Masa Chono
WCW/New Japan Supershow II
Himself
WCW Starrcade 1995
Himself
nWo Souled Out 1997
Himself
WCW Bash at The Beach 1997
Self
Vice Versa: Chyna
NJPW G1 Climax 2003 - Day 3
レプリカント・イブ
Masahiro Chono
NOAH: Keiji Muto Grand Final Pro-Wrestling "Last" Love ～Hold Out～
Masahiro Chono
NJPW Wrestle Kingdom II
Masahiro Chono
NJPW G1 Climax 19: Day 8 (Final)
Masahiro Chono
NJPW G1 Climax 17: Day 6 (Final)
WWF/AJPW/NJPW Wrestling Summit
Masahiro Chono
NJPW Wrestle Kingdom III
NJPW G1 Climax 2005: Day 2
NJPW G1 Climax 2005: Day 1
NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 1993
NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 1995
NJPW Nexess
NJPW Destruction 2009
NJPW Battle Zone Space II
NJPW Battle Formation '96
Himself
WCW Clash of the Champions XV: Knocksville USA
Masa Chono
WCW Halloween Havoc '92
Himself
WCW Starrcade 1992
Himself
WCW/New Japan Supershow III
NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 2001
Himself
WCW Clash of The Champions XXXIV
NJPW Final Dome
Himself
NJPW & WCW Collision In Korea
NJPW Hyper Battle 1993 - Day 11
Pro Wrestling Expo Part I: Green Chapter
Masahiro Chono
NJPW Wrestle Kingdom IV
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
43
Gender
Male
Birthday
1963-09-17
Place of Birth
Seattle, Washington, USA
Also Known As
Masa Chono