Masahiro Chôno

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.

Masahiro Chôno is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 25 verified screen credits connected to this profile. Selected work includes Gaki no Tsukai No Laughing Batsu Game (2003), New Japan Pro Wrestling (1972), Clash of the Champions (1988), Vice Versa (2020), Girls und Panzer Fan Event "Heartful Tank Carnival 2nd" in Pacifico Yokohama 2016.8.28.Sun (2016), WCW Starrcade 1995 (1995), WWF/AJPW/NJPW Wrestling Summit (1990), Don's Road 13 (2014). The recorded credits span 1972 to 2020, including 21 movies and 4 TV shows. The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.