Masahiro Chôno
Acting
1963-09-17 · Seattle, Washington, USA
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.
movieNOAH: Keiji Muto Grand Final Pro-Wrestling "Last" Love ～Hold Out～
as Masahiro Chono · 2023 · 0.0
movieVice Versa: Chyna
as Self · 2021 · 7.8
tvVice Versa
as Self · 2020 · 0.0
movieGirls und Panzer Fan Event "Heartful Tank Carnival 2nd" in Pacifico Yokohama 2016.8.28.Sun
as Guest · 2016 · 0.0
movieReplicant Eve
as · 2015 · 0.0
movieDon's Road 13
as · 2014 · 0.0
movieDon's Road 12
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movieDon's Road 11
as · 2014 · 0.0
movieDon's Road 10
as · 2014 · 0.0
movieOrganized Crime Syndicate vs. Bureaucrats
as · 2013 · 0.0
movieNJPW Wrestle Kingdom IV
as Masahiro Chono · 2010 · 8.0
movieNJPW Destruction 2009
as · 2009 · 0.0
movieNJPW Masahiro Chono 25th Anniversary ~ Aristrist In Ryogoku Kokugikan~
as · 2009 · 0.0
movieNJPW G1 Climax 19: Day 8 (Final)
as Masahiro Chono · 2009 · 0.0
movieNJPW Resolution 2009
as · 2009 · 0.0
movieNJPW Wrestle Kingdom 3
as Masahiro Chono · 2009 · 5.0
moviePro Wrestling Expo Part I: Green Chapter
as · 2008 · 0.0
movieNJPW Wrestle Kingdom 2
as Masahiro Chono · 2008 · 3.8
movieNJPW G1 Climax 17: Day 6 (Final)
as Masahiro Chono · 2007 · 0.0
movieNJPW Wrestle Kingdom 1
as Masahiro Chono · 2007 · 0.0
movieNJPW G1 Climax 2005: Day 2
as · 2005 · 0.0
movieNJPW G1 Climax 2005: Day 1
as · 2005 · 0.0
movieNJPW Nexess
as · 2004 · 0.0
movieNJPW Bisshibishi Tradition! Makai World 2003 - Day 8: Memorial Rainbow Dash35
as · 2003 · 0.0