--- product_id: 21099107 title: "Lion's Pride: The Turbulent History of New Japan Pro Wrestling" brand: "chris charlton" price: "VT13541" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 12 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/21099107-lions-pride-the-turbulent-history-of-new-japan-pro-wrestling store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # Lion's Pride: The Turbulent History of New Japan Pro Wrestling **Brand:** chris charlton **Price:** VT13541 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Lion's Pride: The Turbulent History of New Japan Pro Wrestling by chris charlton - **How much does it cost?** VT13541 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/21099107-lions-pride-the-turbulent-history-of-new-japan-pro-wrestling) ## Best For - chris charlton enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted chris charlton brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Lion's Pride: The Turbulent History of New Japan Pro Wrestling ## Images ![Lion's Pride: The Turbulent History of New Japan Pro Wrestling - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41T7-9hjaOL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Very educational *by C***H on Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2017* I started following NJPW this past January when I became hooked by Okada-Omega at Wrestle Kingdom. As my fandom has grown over the past year, I've found myself searching for old matches on NJPW World and reading Wiki pages for any and all wrestlers.Chris' book, which I discovered after stumbling upon his Twitter account, is an incredible summation of the history of the company. Anything you need to know about every aspect of the company, why and how it's constructed as you see in the present, is answered.If you're a NJPW fan looking to learn more about the company, I could not recommend it highly enough. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars Good New Japan book *by D***T on Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2016* Lion's Pride is the story of New Japan Pro Wrestling.As with a lot of guys my age who were wrestling fans during the 1980s and 1990s, Japanese wrestling always held some mystique. I didn't see a single Japanese wrestling match until the dawn of the internet made it much easier to get tapes and such. Lion's Pride lifts the veil and reveals the inner workings of one of Japan's biggest wrestling organizations.As with all talk of Japanese wrestling, the book starts with Rikidozan and the Japanese Wrestling Association. From there, it follows the career of Antonio Inoki and his formation of New Japan. The many exoduses of talent are covered and New Japans ups and downs are many. Antonio Inoki, like many owner-wrestlers, booked himself over the rest of the talent time and time again. It's a wonder New Japan survived long enough for him to retire.The book talked a lot of the creation of stars like Tatsumi Fujinami and Riki Choshu in the 1980s, Keiji Muto, Masa Chono, and Shinya Hashimoto in the 1990s, and Tanahashi and others for the new millennium. The book concludes in 2015, with the rise of Bullet Club and the launch of New Japan's streaming service.Lion's Pride was really informative, highlighting some backstage stuff I wasn't privy to and expanding on a lot of things I'd only read about on Wikipedia. The writing was pretty good for a book of this type. I did think the organization was a little weird, deviating from the main narrative to talk about completely unrelated things. For the most part, however, the book did what it set out to do. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars If you truly want to understand NJPW then this is a must read. *by C***S on Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2022* I started getting into NJPW in 2017 when they really began their westward push to try and grab the America market. It was an incredible program, way different from the Pro Wrestling I grew up on. After watching for the last few years I became very passionate about the promotion.Over the years I felt like something was missing when I watched the promotion, and this book really helped fill in the gaps.The company's history is almost as fascinating as it's matches. ## Frequently Bought Together - Lion's Pride: The Turbulent History of New Japan Pro Wrestling - Eggshells: Pro Wrestling In The Tokyo Dome - The Muto Years --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/21099107-lions-pride-the-turbulent-history-of-new-japan-pro-wrestling](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/21099107-lions-pride-the-turbulent-history-of-new-japan-pro-wrestling) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-10*