Hiroshi Hase
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.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances
NJPW Summer Struggle 1994 - Day 8
1994
WCW/New Japan Supershow: Rumble in The Rising Sun
as Himself
1991
WCW/New Japan Supershow III
as Himself
1993
WWE: Allied Powers - The World's Greatest Tag Teams
as Himself
2009
Owen: Hart of Gold
as Viet Cong Express #1
2015
AJPW Giant Baba Memorial Spectacular
2001
NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 1995
1995
NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 1993
1993
NJPW Battle Zone Space II
1992
WCW Clash of the Champions XV: Knocksville USA
as Himself
1991
AJPW: 2ND WRESTLE-1
2003
NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 2001
2001
WCW Clash of The Champions XIX
as Hiroshi Hase
1992
WCW The Great American Bash 1992
as Hiroshi Hase
1992
NJPW & WCW Collision In Korea
as Himself
1995
