Topic: A1 Cup R2: Samoa Joe vs. Masahiro Chono

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Qualifying Credentials: TNA World Champion (2008), ROH Champion (2003)

Held the ROH Title for a record 21 months. Defeated Kurt Angle for the TNA title to become the third ever Triple Crown champion. Held the TNA title for over 6 months. Currently competes in NXT



Qualifying Credentials: NWA World Champion (1992), IWGP Champion (1998)

The third of Japan's "Three Musketeers" (with Muta and Shinya Hashimoto). Unlike the other two, Chono has held relatively few world titles, and dominated more in the tag ranks. Led a Japan faction of the NWO in the late 90s.