Lion's Pride: The Turbulent History of New Japan Pro Wrestling

ISBN-10
4990865812
ISBN-13
9784990865818
Category
Wrestling
Pages
221
Language
English
Published
2015
Author
Chris Charlton

Description

"...Starting with the origins of pro wrestling in post war Japan, Lion's Pride covers the company's inception in 1972, through its boom in the early 1980s, its influence on the medium at large in the '90s, and its downturn and subsequent revival in the last two decades. Alongside a detailed and informative history are essays detailing the intricacies of Japanese wrestling psychology, how NJPW's key players shaped the company, and much more besides. A crucial reference guide for any wrestling fan, Lion's Pride offers an entertaining and insightful glance behind the scenes of the 'King of Sports'."--Amazon.com

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