Chris Charlton
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Biography
Chris Charlton is a well-known figure in the world of New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW). He debuted as part of the NJPW English commentary team in 2018, serving as both commentator and translator, providing insight that helps international fans understand Japanese wrestling culture. Additionally, Charlton is an author who has written extensively about Japanese wrestling. His books include "Lion's Pride: The Turbulent History of New Japan Pro Wrestling," a comprehensive look at NJPW’s history, and "Eggshells: Pro Wrestling in the Tokyo Dome," which chronicles the major wrestling events held at the iconic venue.
Born: October 10, 1983
Place of Birth: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, UK
Known For
NJPW Power Struggle ~ Super Junior Tag League 2023
NJPW Power Struggle ~ Super Junior Tag League 2023 was a professional wrestling event promoted by New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW). The event took place on November 4, 2023 in Osaka, Japan at the EDION Arena Osaka. It was broadcast on NJPW World and TV Asahi.
NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 13
The thirteenth night of the tournament took place on August 7, 2025 at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan.
NJPW G1 Climax 29: Day 17
The seventeenth night of the 29th edition of the G1 Climax featuring the final A Block matches. Taking place at the Nippon Budokan arena in Tokyo, the show is headlined by Kazuchika Okada vs. Kota Ibushi.
NJPW Yuji Nagata Produce Blue Justice XVI
Yuji Nagata Produce Blue Justice XVI was a professional wrestling event produced by New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) and organized by Yuji Nagata. Held on September 7, 2025, at Togane Arena in Togane, Chiba, Japan, the annual Blue Justice show served as Nagata’s hometown charity event. The main event featured Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. Yuji Nagata in what was billed as Tanahashi’s “Final Road” match—Tanahashi’s mentor versus his longtime protégé. The match carried added significance as the 18th and final singles encounter between the two, closing the book on one of NJPW’s defining rivalries that began with their first clash on January 24, 2002, when a young Tanahashi challenged Nagata in a bout that helped launch his rise to stardom.
NJPW G1 Climax 29: Day 19 (Final)
The nineteenth and final night of the tournament took place on August 12, 2019 at the Nippon Budokan in Tokyo, Japan, and featured the match to crown the winner of G1 Climax 29.
NJPW King of Pro-Wrestling 2018
King of Pro-Wrestling 2018 was a professional wrestling pay-per-view event by New Japan Pro-Wrestling that took place on October 8, 2018, at Ryōgoku Kokugikan in Tokyo, Japan, and was headlined by Kenny Omega (c) vs. Kota Ibushi vs. Cody in a three-way match for the IWGP Heavyweight Championship.
NJPW Destruction in Kobe 2019
NJPW Destruction in Kobe 2019 was a professional wrestling event promoted by New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW). It took place on September 22, 2019, at Kobe World Hall in Kobe, Hyogo, Japan, and was headlined by Tetsuya Naito (c) vs. Jay White for the IWGP Intercontinental Championship.
NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 20
Wrestle Kingdom 20 was a professional wrestling event promoted by New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) that took place on January 4, 2026, at the Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan, featuring the official retirement match of Hiroshi Tanahashi versus his long-time rival Kazuchika Okada and a dual title match between IWGP World Heavyweight Champion Konosuke Takeshita and IWGP Global Heavyweight Champion Yota Tsuji.
NJPW G1 Climax 33: Day 13
The thirteenth night of the tournament took place on August 5th, 2023 at Edion Arena Osaka in Naniwa-ku, Namba, Osaka, Japan.
NJPW Dominion 6.9 in Osaka-jo Hall
Dominion 6.9 in Osaka-jō Hall was a professional wrestling event promoted by New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW). It took place on June 9, 2019, at the Osaka-jō Hall in Osaka, Japan, and was headlined by Kazuchika Okada (c) vs. Chris Jericho for the IWGP Heavyweight Championship.
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