About
Chris Charlton
Overview
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.
Known for
Acting |
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| 2025 | NJPW Yuji Nagata Produce Blue Justice XVI | Actor | Chris Charlton - English Commentary | N/A N/A |
| 2025 | NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 19 (Final) | Actor | Chris Charlton - English Commentary | N/A N/A |
| 2025 | NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 18 | Actor | Chris Charlton - English Commentary | N/A N/A |
| 2025 | NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 17 | Actor | Chris Charlton - English Commentary | N/A N/A |
| 2025 | NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 13 | Actor | Chris Charlton - English Commentary | 58 Average |
| 2025 | NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 6 | Actor | Chris Charlton - English Commentary | N/A N/A |
| 2025 | NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 5 | Actor | Chris Charlton - English Commentary | N/A N/A |
| 2025 | NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 2 | Actor | Chris Charlton - English Commentary | N/A N/A |
| 2025 | NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 1 | Actor | Chris Charlton - English Commentary | N/A N/A |
| 2025 | NJPW Sakura Genesis 2025 | Actor | Chris Charlton - English Commentary | N/A N/A |
| 2025 | NJPW 53rd Anniversary Event | Actor | Chris Charlton - English Commentary | N/A N/A |
| 2025 | NJPW x AEW x CMLL x ROH x STARDOM: Wrestle Dynasty | Actor | Chris Charlton - English Commentary | 58 Average |
| 2025 | NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 19 | Actor | Chris Charlton - English Commentary | 58 Average |
| 2024 | NJPW x STARDOM: Historic X-Over II | Actor | Chris Charlton - English Commentary | 58 Average |
| 2024 | NJPW Power Struggle ~ Super Junior Tag League 2024 | Actor | Chris Charlton - English Commentary | N/A N/A |
| 2024 | NJPW: Royal Quest IV | Actor | Chris Charlton - English Commentary | N/A N/A |
| 2024 | NJPW: King Of Pro Wrestling 2024 | Actor | Chris Charlton - English Commentary | N/A N/A |
| 2024 | NJPW Wrestling Life 40th Anniversary Yuji Nagata Produce Blue Justice XIV | Actor | Chris Charlton - English Commentary | N/A N/A |
| 2024 | NJPW Destruction in Kobe 2024 | Actor | Chris Charlton - English Commentary | N/A N/A |
| 2024 | NJPW Road to Destruction 2024: Day 3 | Actor | Chris Charlton - English Commentary | N/A N/A |
| 2024 | NJPW Road to Destruction 2024: Day 2 | Actor | Chris Charlton - English Commentary | N/A N/A |
| 2024 | NJPW G1 Climax 34: Day 19 (Final) | Actor | Chris Charlton - English Commentary | N/A N/A |
| 2024 | NJPW G1 Climax 34: Day 18 | Actor | Chris Charlton - English Commentary | N/A N/A |
| 2024 | NJPW G1 Climax 34: Day 17 | Actor | Chris Charlton - English Commentary | N/A N/A |
| 2024 | NJPW G1 Climax 34: Day 13 | Actor | Chris Charlton - English Commentary | N/A N/A |
| 2024 | NJPW G1 Climax 34: Day 12 | Actor | Chris Charlton - English Commentary | N/A N/A |
| 2024 | NJPW G1 Climax 34: Day 11 | Actor | Chris Charlton - English Commentary | N/A N/A |
| 2024 | NJPW G1 Climax 34: Day 2 | Actor | Chris Charlton - English Commentary | N/A N/A |
| 2024 | NJPW G1 Climax 34: Day 1 | Actor | Chris Charlton - English Commentary | N/A N/A |
| 2024 | DESPE invitacional | Actor | Chris Charlton - English Commentary | N/A N/A |
| 2024 | NJPW Dominion 6.9 In Osaka-Jo Hall ~ Best Of The Super Junior 31 Final ~ | Actor | Chris Charlton - English Commentary | N/A N/A |
| 2024 | NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 2024 - Night 2 | Actor | Chris Charlton - English Commentary | N/A N/A |
| 2024 | NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 2024 - Night 1 | Actor | Chris Charlton - English Commentary | N/A N/A |
| 2024 | NJPW Windy City Riot | Actor | Chris Charlton - English Commentary | N/A N/A |
| 2024 | NJPW Sakura Genesis 2024 | Actor | Chris Charlton - English Commentary | 58 Average |
| 2024 | NJPW New Japan Cup 2024 • Day 2 | Actor | Chris Charlton - English Commentary | N/A N/A |
| 2024 | NJPW 52nd Anniversary Event & New Japan Cup 2024: Day 1 | Actor | Chris Charlton - English Commentary | N/A N/A |
| 2024 | NJPW The New Beginning In Sapporo 2024 - Night 2 | Actor | Chris Charlton - English Commentary | N/A N/A |
| 2024 | NJPW The New Beginning In Sapporo 2024 - Night 1 | Actor | Chris Charlton - English Commentary | N/A N/A |
| 2024 | NJPW The New Beginning in Osaka 2024 | Actor | Chris Charlton - English Commentary | N/A N/A |
| 2024 | NJPW New Year Dash!! 2024 | Actor | Chris Charlton - English Commentary | N/A N/A |
| 2024 | NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 18 | Actor | Chris Charlton - English Commentary | 58 Average |
| 2023 | NJPW Power Struggle ~ Super Junior Tag League 2023 | Actor | Chris Charlton - English Commentary | 58 Average |
| 2023 | NJPW Destruction In Kobe 2023 | Actor | Chris Charlton - English Commentary | N/A N/A |
| 2023 | NJPW G1 Climax 33: Day 19 (Final) | Actor | Chris Charlton - English Commentary | N/A N/A |
| 2023 | NJPW G1 Climax 33: Day 18 | Actor | Chris Charlton - English Commentary | N/A N/A |
| 2023 | NJPW G1 Climax 33: Day 17 | Actor | Chris Charlton - English Commentary | 58 Average |
| 2023 | NJPW G1 Climax 33: Day 15 | Actor | Chris Charlton - English Commentary | N/A N/A |
| 2023 | NJPW G1 Climax 33: Day 14 | Actor | Chris Charlton - English Commentary | N/A N/A |
| 2023 | NJPW G1 Climax 33: Day 13 | Actor | Chris Charlton - English Commentary | 58 Average |
| 2023 | NJPW G1 Climax 33: Day 9 | Actor | Chris Charlton - English Commentary | N/A N/A |
| 2023 | NJPW G1 Climax 33: Day 8 | Actor | Chris Charlton - English Commentary | N/A N/A |
| 2023 | NJPW G1 Climax 33: Day 7 | Actor | Chris Charlton - English Commentary | N/A N/A |
| 2023 | NJPW/AJPW/NOAH All Together: Again | Actor | Chris Charlton - English Commentary | N/A N/A |
| 2023 | NJPW The New Beginning in Osaka 2023 | Actor | Chris Charlton - English Commentary | N/A N/A |
| 2023 | NJPW The New Beginning In Sapporo 2023 - Night 2 | Actor | Chris Charlton - English Commentary | N/A N/A |
| 2023 | NJPW The New Beginning In Sapporo 2023 - Night 1 | Actor | Chris Charlton - English Commentary | N/A N/A |
| 2022 | NJPW G1 Climax 32: Day 2 | Actor | Chris Charlton - English Commentary | N/A N/A |
| 2022 | NJPW G1 Climax 32: Day 1 | Actor | Chris Charlton - English Commentary | N/A N/A |
| 2022 | NJPW Wrestling Dontaku | Actor | Chris Charlton - English Commentary | 59 Average |
| 2021 | NJPW Wrestle Grand Slam in MetLife Dome: Night 2 | Actor | Chris Charlton - English Commentary | N/A N/A |
| 2021 | NJPW Wrestle Grand Slam in MetLife Dome: Night 1 | Actor | Chris Charlton - English Commentary | N/A N/A |
| 2021 | NJPW Sakura Genesis 2021 | Actor | Chris Charlton - English Commentary | N/A N/A |
| 2021 | NJPW 49th Anniversary Show | Actor | Chris Charlton - English Commentary | N/A N/A |
| 2020 | NJPW Summer Struggle In Jingu | Actor | Chris Charlton - English Commentary | N/A N/A |
| 2020 | NJPW The New Beginning in Osaka 2020 | Actor | Chris Charlton - English Commentary | N/A N/A |
| 2019 | NJPW Power Struggle ~ Super Junior Tag League 2019 | Actor | Chris Charlton - English Commentary | N/A N/A |
| 2019 | NJPW Destruction in Kobe 2019 | Actor | Chris Charlton - English Commentary | 58 Average |
| 2019 | NJPW G1 Climax 29: Day 17 | Actor | Chris Charlton - English Commentary | 58 Average |
| 2019 | NJPW Dominion 6.9 in Osaka-jo Hall | Actor | Chris Charlton - English Commentary | 58 Average |
| 2019 | NJPW Best of the Super Jr 26 FINAL | Actor | Chris Charlton - English Commentary | N/A N/A |
| 2018 | NJPW King of Pro-Wrestling 2018 | Actor | Chris Charlton - English Commentary | 58 Average |