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

Vice Versa: Chyna

as Self

NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 2

as Masahiro Chono

Gaki no Tsukai No Laughing Batsu Game

as Guest

NJPW The Spiral

nWo Souled Out 1997

as Himself

WCW Bash at The Beach 1997

as Himself

NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 3

as Masahiro Chono

WCW Clash of the Champions XV: Knocksville USA

as Himself

WCW Starrcade 1992

as Himself

WCW Halloween Havoc '92

as Masa Chono