Hiroshi Hase

Born: 1961-05-05

Birthplace: Oyabe, Toyama, Japan

Biography

Hiroshi Hase (馳 浩, Hase Hiroshi) is a Japanese politician who served as the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology under Prime Minister Shinzō Abe. Prior to his appointment in the Cabinet, he also served as a member of the House of Representatives of the National Diet, representing the 1st district of Ishikawa Prefecture.

Hase is also a semi-retired professional wrestler who worked for New Japan Pro Wrestling and All-Japan Pro Wrestling. During his affiliation with AJPW, he also served as the chairman for the Pacific Wrestling Federation, which is the governing body for all championships in AJPW. Among other title wins, Hase held the WCW International World Heavyweight Championship once, making him a one-time world champion.

Known For

NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 1993
NJPW & WCW Collision In Korea
WWE: Allied Powers - The World's Greatest Tag Teams
WCW/New Japan Supershow III
AJPW: 2ND WRESTLE-1
WCW Clash of The Champions XIX
AJPW Giant Baba Memorial Spectacular
WCW Clash of the Champions XV: Knocksville USA
WCW/New Japan Supershow: Rumble in The Rising Sun
WCW The Great American Bash 1992

Top Movie Credits

NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 1993
NJPW & WCW Collision In Korea Himself
WWE: Allied Powers - The World's Greatest Tag Teams Himself
WCW/New Japan Supershow III Himself
AJPW: 2ND WRESTLE-1
WCW Clash of The Champions XIX Hiroshi Hase
AJPW Giant Baba Memorial Spectacular
WCW Clash of the Champions XV: Knocksville USA Himself
WCW/New Japan Supershow: Rumble in The Rising Sun Himself
WCW The Great American Bash 1992 Hiroshi Hase