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Masahiro Chôno

Bio: 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
Born: Tue, Sep 17 1963
Birthplace: Seattle, Washington, USA
Masahiro Chôno is 61 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of NOAH: Keiji Muto Grand Final Pro-Wrestling "Last" Love ～Hold Out～
NOAH: Keiji Muto Grand Final Pro-Wrestling "Last" Love ～Hold Out～
Masahiro Chôno was
59 in NOAH: Keiji Muto Grand Final Pro-Wrestling "Last" Love ～Hold Out～
as 'Masahiro Chono'.
Tue, Feb 21 2023
Poster of Vice Versa: Chyna
Vice Versa: Chyna
Masahiro Chôno was
57 in Vice Versa: Chyna
as 'Self'.
Thu, Jun 17 2021
Poster of Replicant Eve
Replicant Eve
Masahiro Chôno was
52 in Replicant Eve
Fri, Dec 04 2015
Poster of Don's Road 13
Don's Road 13
Masahiro Chôno was
51 in Don's Road 13
Wed, Nov 05 2014
Poster of Don's Road 12
Don's Road 12
Masahiro Chôno was
50 in Don's Road 12
Fri, Aug 08 2014
Poster of Don's Road 11
Don's Road 11
Masahiro Chôno was
50 in Don's Road 11
Fri, Jun 06 2014
Poster of Don's Road 10
Don's Road 10
Masahiro Chôno was
50 in Don's Road 10
Thu, Jan 09 2014
Poster of NJPW Wrestle Kingdom IV
NJPW Wrestle Kingdom IV
Masahiro Chôno was
46 in NJPW Wrestle Kingdom IV
as 'Masahiro Chono'.
Mon, Jan 04 2010
Poster of NJPW Destruction 2009
NJPW Destruction 2009
Masahiro Chôno was
46 in NJPW Destruction 2009
Sun, Nov 08 2009
Poster of NJPW Masahiro Chono 25th Anniversary ~ Aristrist In Ryogoku Kokugikan~
NJPW Masahiro Chono 25th Anniversary ~ Aristrist In Ryogoku Kokugikan~
Masahiro Chôno was
46 in NJPW Masahiro Chono 25th Anniversary ~ Aristrist In Ryogoku Kokugikan~
Mon, Oct 12 2009
Poster of NJPW G1 Climax 19: Day 8 (Final)
NJPW G1 Climax 19: Day 8 (Final)
Masahiro Chôno was
45 in NJPW G1 Climax 19: Day 8 (Final)
as 'Masahiro Chono'.
Sun, Aug 16 2009
Poster of NJPW Resolution 2009
NJPW Resolution 2009
Masahiro Chôno was
45 in NJPW Resolution 2009
Sun, Apr 05 2009
Poster of NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 3
NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 3
Masahiro Chôno was
45 in NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 3
as 'Masahiro Chono'.
Sun, Jan 04 2009
Poster of Pro Wrestling Expo Part I: Green Chapter
Pro Wrestling Expo Part I: Green Chapter
Masahiro Chôno was
45 in Pro Wrestling Expo Part I: Green Chapter
Fri, Oct 24 2008
Poster of NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 2
NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 2
Masahiro Chôno was
44 in NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 2
as 'Masahiro Chono'.
Fri, Jan 04 2008
Poster of NJPW G1 Climax 17: Day 6 (Final)
NJPW G1 Climax 17: Day 6 (Final)
Masahiro Chôno was
43 in NJPW G1 Climax 17: Day 6 (Final)
as 'Masahiro Chono'.
Sun, Aug 12 2007
Poster of NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 1
NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 1
Masahiro Chôno was
43 in NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 1
as 'Masahiro Chono'.
Thu, Jan 04 2007
Poster of NJPW G1 Climax 2005: Day 2
NJPW G1 Climax 2005: Day 2
Masahiro Chôno was
41 in NJPW G1 Climax 2005: Day 2
Sat, Aug 06 2005
Poster of NJPW G1 Climax 2005: Day 1
NJPW G1 Climax 2005: Day 1
Masahiro Chôno was
41 in NJPW G1 Climax 2005: Day 1
Thu, Aug 04 2005
Poster of NJPW Nexess
NJPW Nexess
Masahiro Chôno was
40 in NJPW Nexess
Mon, May 03 2004
Poster of NJPW Bisshibishi Tradition! Makai World 2003 - Day 8: Memorial Rainbow Dash35
NJPW Bisshibishi Tradition! Makai World 2003 - Day 8: Memorial Rainbow Dash35
Masahiro Chôno was
39 in NJPW Bisshibishi Tradition! Makai World 2003 - Day 8: Memorial Rainbow Dash35
Sun, Sep 14 2003
Poster of NJPW G1 Climax 2003 - Day 3
NJPW G1 Climax 2003 - Day 3
Masahiro Chôno was
39 in NJPW G1 Climax 2003 - Day 3
Tue, Aug 12 2003
Poster of NJPW The Spiral
NJPW The Spiral
Masahiro Chôno was
39 in NJPW The Spiral
Mon, Oct 14 2002
Poster of NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 2001
NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 2001
Masahiro Chôno was
37 in NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 2001
Sat, May 05 2001
Poster of NJPW Final Dome
NJPW Final Dome
Masahiro Chôno was
36 in NJPW Final Dome
Mon, Oct 11 1999
Poster of WCW Bash at The Beach 1997
WCW Bash at The Beach 1997
Masahiro Chôno was
33 in WCW Bash at The Beach 1997
as 'Himself'.
Sun, Jul 13 1997
Poster of nWo Souled Out 1997
nWo Souled Out 1997
Masahiro Chôno was
33 in nWo Souled Out 1997
as 'Himself'.
Sat, Jan 25 1997
Poster of WCW Clash of The Champions XXXIV
WCW Clash of The Champions XXXIV
Masahiro Chôno was
33 in WCW Clash of The Champions XXXIV
as 'Himself'.
Tue, Jan 21 1997
Poster of NJPW Battle Formation '96
NJPW Battle Formation '96
Masahiro Chôno was
32 in NJPW Battle Formation '96
Mon, Apr 29 1996
Poster of WCW Starrcade 1995
WCW Starrcade 1995
Masahiro Chôno was
32 in WCW Starrcade 1995
as 'Himself'.
Wed, Dec 27 1995
Poster of NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 1995
NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 1995
Masahiro Chôno was
31 in NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 1995
Wed, May 03 1995
Poster of NJPW & WCW Collision In Korea
NJPW & WCW Collision In Korea
Masahiro Chôno was
31 in NJPW & WCW Collision In Korea
as 'Himself'.
Fri, Apr 28 1995
Poster of NJPW Summer Struggle 1994 - Day 8
NJPW Summer Struggle 1994 - Day 8
Masahiro Chôno was
30 in NJPW Summer Struggle 1994 - Day 8
Fri, Jul 08 1994
Poster of NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 1993
NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 1993
Masahiro Chôno was
29 in NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 1993
Mon, May 03 1993
Poster of NJPW Hyper Battle 1993 - Day 11
NJPW Hyper Battle 1993 - Day 11
Masahiro Chôno was
29 in NJPW Hyper Battle 1993 - Day 11
Tue, Mar 23 1993
Poster of WCW/New Japan Supershow III
WCW/New Japan Supershow III
Masahiro Chôno was
29 in WCW/New Japan Supershow III
as 'Himself'.
Mon, Jan 04 1993
Poster of WCW Starrcade 1992
WCW Starrcade 1992
Masahiro Chôno was
29 in WCW Starrcade 1992
as 'Himself'.
Mon, Dec 28 1992
Poster of NJPW Battle Zone Space II
NJPW Battle Zone Space II
Masahiro Chôno was
29 in NJPW Battle Zone Space II
Mon, Nov 23 1992
Poster of WCW Halloween Havoc '92
WCW Halloween Havoc '92
Masahiro Chôno was
29 in WCW Halloween Havoc '92
as 'Masa Chono'.
Sun, Oct 25 1992
Poster of WCW/New Japan Supershow II
WCW/New Japan Supershow II
Masahiro Chôno was
28 in WCW/New Japan Supershow II
as 'Masa Chono'.
Sat, Jan 04 1992
Poster of WCW Clash of the Champions XV: Knocksville USA
WCW Clash of the Champions XV: Knocksville USA
Masahiro Chôno was
27 in WCW Clash of the Champions XV: Knocksville USA
as 'Himself'.
Wed, Jun 12 1991
Poster of WCW/New Japan Supershow: Rumble in The Rising Sun
WCW/New Japan Supershow: Rumble in The Rising Sun
Masahiro Chôno was
27 in WCW/New Japan Supershow: Rumble in The Rising Sun
as 'Himself'.
Thu, Mar 21 1991
Poster of WWF/AJPW/NJPW Wrestling Summit
WWF/AJPW/NJPW Wrestling Summit
Masahiro Chôno was
26 in WWF/AJPW/NJPW Wrestling Summit
Fri, Apr 13 1990

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Vice Versa
Vice Versa
Masahiro Chôno was
56+ in Vice Versa
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Tue, Mar 10 2020
Poster of Gaki no Tsukai No Laughing Batsu Game
Gaki no Tsukai No Laughing Batsu Game
Masahiro Chôno was
39+ in Gaki no Tsukai No Laughing Batsu Game
as 'Guest'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jul 27 2003