Chris Charlton
Born: 1983-10-10
• Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, UK
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.
Filmography
NJPW 54th Anniversary Event & New Japan Cup 2026 - Day 3
NJPW New Japan Cup 2026 - Day 2
NJPW New Japan Cup 2026 - Day 1
NJPW Presents CMLL Fantastica Mania 2026 - Day 7
NJPW Presents CMLL Fantastica Mania 2026 - Day 6
NJPW The New Beginning In Osaka 2026
NJPW Road to The New Beginning 2026 - Day 6
NJPW Road to The New Beginning 2026 - Day 5
NJPW Road to The New Beginning 2026 - Day 2
NJPW Road to The New Beginning 2026 - Day 1
NJPW New Year Dash !! 2026
NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 20
NJPW Road to Tokyo Dome 2025 - Day 3
NJPW World Tag League 2025 - Day 17 (Final)
NJPW World Tag League 2025 - Day 3
NJPW World Tag League 2025 - Day 2
NJPW World Tag League 2025 - Day 1
NJPW Hiroshi Tanahashi ~ Final Homecoming
NJPW Super Junior Tag League 2025 - Day 2
NJPW Super Junior Tag League 2025 - Day 1
NJPW King of Pro Wrestling 2025
NJPW Superhuman Taiji Ishimori Gets Even More Ridiculous
NJPW Road to King of Pro-Wrestling 2025 - Day 2
NJPW Road to King of Pro-Wrestling 2025 - Day 1
NJPW Destruction In Kobe 2025
NJPW Yuji Nagata Produce Blue Justice XVI
NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 19 (Final)
NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 18
NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 17
NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 14
NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 13
NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 6
NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 5
NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 2
NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 1
NJPW Dominion 6.15 In Osaka-Jo Hall
NJPW Sakura Genesis 2025
NJPW 53rd Anniversary Event
NJPW x AEW x CMLL x ROH x STARDOM: Wrestle Dynasty
NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 19
NJPW x STARDOM: Historic X-Over II
NJPW Power Struggle ~ Super Junior Tag League 2024
NJPW Royal Quest IV
NJPW King of Pro Wrestling 2024
NJPW Wrestling Life 40th Anniversary Yuji Nagata Produce Blue Justice XIV
NJPW Destruction in Kobe 2024
NJPW Road to Destruction 2024: Day 3
NJPW Road to Destruction 2024: Day 2
NJPW G1 Climax 34: Day 19 (Final)
NJPW G1 Climax 34: Day 18
NJPW G1 Climax 34: Day 17
NJPW G1 Climax 34: Day 13
NJPW G1 Climax 34: Day 12
NJPW G1 Climax 34: Day 11
NJPW G1 Climax 34: Day 2
NJPW G1 Climax 34: Day 1
DESPE invitacional
NJPW Dominion 6.9 In Osaka-Jo Hall ~ Best of the Super Junior 31 Final ~
NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 2024 - Night 2
NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 2024 - Night 1
NJPW Windy City Riot 2024
NJPW Sakura Genesis 2024
NJPW New Japan Cup 2024 - Day 2
NJPW 52nd Anniversary Event & New Japan Cup 2024 - Day 1
NJPW The New Beginning In Sapporo 2024 - Day 2
NJPW The New Beginning In Sapporo 2024 - Day 1
NJPW The New Beginning in Osaka 2024
NJPW New Year Dash!! 2024
NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 18
NJPW Power Struggle ~ Super Junior Tag League 2023
NJPW Destruction In Ryogoku 2023
NJPW Destruction In Kobe 2023
NJPW G1 Climax 33: Day 19 (Final)
NJPW G1 Climax 33: Day 18
NJPW G1 Climax 33: Day 17
NJPW G1 Climax 33: Day 15
NJPW G1 Climax 33: Day 14
NJPW G1 Climax 33: Day 13
NJPW G1 Climax 33: Day 9
NJPW G1 Climax 33: Day 8
NJPW G1 Climax 33: Day 7
All Together Again
NJPW Dominion 6.4 in Osaka-jo Hall
NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 2023
Stardom All Star Grand Queendom 2023
NJPW Sakura Genesis 2023
NJPW 51st Anniversary Event & New Japan Cup 2023: Day 2
NJPW New Japan Cup 2023: Day 1
NJPW The New Beginning in Osaka 2023
NJPW The New Beginning In Sapporo 2023 - Day 2
NJPW The New Beginning In Sapporo 2023 - Day 1
NJPW New Year Dash !! 2023
NJPW Battle Autumn 2022 - Night 16
NJPW Declaration of Power
NJPW Burning Spirit 2022 - Day 14
NJPW G1 Climax 32: Day 2
NJPW G1 Climax 32: Day 1
NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 2022
NJPW & NOAH: Wrestle Kingdom 16 - Night 3
NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 16: Night 2