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Masahiro Chono

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Career

Masahiro Chono (born September 17 1963 in Mitaka, Tokyo) is a Japanese professional wrestler. He debuted in 1984 against Keiji Mutoh at an event in Saitama, Japan. He soon came to the United States and wrestled in the Kansas City and Alabama areas.

He primarily wrestles for New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW), but he has also made appearances for the now defunct World Championship Wrestling as a member of the nWo. Chono, called "Black Jack", is one of the top heels in Japan wrestling history.

He has feuded with Mutoh and teamed with him in his career. He was the leader of nWo Japan in NJPW when the nWo was huge in WCW. He has also been the leader of "Team 2000" in NJPW.

Championships/Accomplishments

  • 1-Time NWA World Heavyweight Champion
  • 1-Time NJPW IWGP Heavyweight Champion
  • 5-Time NJPW IWGP Tag Team Champion (with Keiji Mutoh once, Mutoh as Great Muta once and Hiroyoshi Tenzan three times)
  • 1-Time NWA Central States Television Champion
  • 1-Time WWA Heavyweight Champion
  • 1-Time CWF Tag Team Champion (with Mike Davis)
  • 1-Time Hawaiian Kamehameha Heritage Champion


  • Winner 1991 NJPW G1 Climax Tournament (with Keiji Mutoh)
  • Winner 1992 NJPW G1 Climax Tournament (with Rick Rude)
  • Winner 1994 NJPW G1 Climax Tournament (with Kensuke Sasaki)
  • Winner 2002 NJPW G1 Climax Tournament (with Yoshihiro Takayama)
  • Winner 1987 NJPW Young Lions Cup (with Shinya Hashimoto)
  • Winner 1990 NJPW Japan/China Friendship Tournament (with Kensuke Sasaki)


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