| Tiger Hattori | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Masao Hattori |
| Born | July 20, 1945 Chūō, Tokyo, Japan |
| Professional wrestling career | |
| Ring name(s) | Tiger Hattori Masao Hattori Rising Sun |
| Debut | 1978 |
| Retired | February 19, 2020 (as a referee) |
Masao Hattori (服部正男, Hattori Masao, born July 20, 1945), known as Tiger Hattori (タイガー服部, Tāiga Hattori) is a Japanese retired professional wrestler, referee and manager best known for his work as a referee in New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW). Hattori is the current foreign liaison officer of NJPW.
Hattori has been active in pro wrestling since the 1970s, and is one of the longest tenured members of the New Japan roster, having made his first appearance in 1982. He has also worked for other companies, including Japan Pro Wrestling, Fighting of World Japan Pro Wrestling, and Pro Wrestling Noah. Hattori retired from refereeing on February 19, 2020.