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King of Strong Style: 1980-2014

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King of Strong Style: 1980-2014 by Shinsuke Nakamura is a candid memoir capturing the life and career of the renowned Japanese professional wrestler. The book takes you through Nakamura's journey from his early days, detailing his rise to fame and the development of his iconic "Strong Style" wrestling technique. It offers personal insights into his challenges and triumphs, highlighting key moments that shaped his career.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in the world of professional wrestling and want an insider's view of Shinsuke Nakamura's rise to fame. It offers a compelling look into the life and career of a wrestling icon, including personal anecdotes and behind-the-scenes insights, which fans of the sport will find fascinating.

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The life of the internationally famous professional wrestler Shinsuke Nakamura, from his childhood to the International Wrestling Grand Prix championship, and beyond!

Before he became a star of American professional wrestling, Shinsuke Nakamura was Japan’s "King of Strong Style." Follow his life and career from the amateur grappling ranks to the Nippon Budokan, thrill to his matches against such legends as Kurt Angle and Brock Lesnar, his reign as the youngest New Japan Pro-Wrestling Heavyweight Champion, and his success as a mixed martial artist.

King of Strong Style: 1980-2014 offers an in-depth look at Nakamura's journey, capturing the essence of his impact on both Japanese and American wrestling scenes.

Series: King of Strong Style

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King of Strong Style: 1980-2014 is praised for blending the artistic and athletic sides of Shinsuke Nakamura, offering an engaging narrative that highlights a pivotal era in Japanese wrestling. It serves as both an essential read for New Japan Pro Wrestling fans and an insightful introduction to this unique wrestler's journey. Reviewers note it provides an intimate look into Nakamura's rise to prominence in the wrestling world, offering depth and context that even WWE hasn't fully captured.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781974701612

Publisher: Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 06 September 2018

Country: United States

Imprint: Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc

Contributors:

  • Translated by Jocelyne Allen

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 671g

Pages: 344

About the Author

Born in Kyoto, February 24, 1980, Shinsuke Nakamura began amateur wrestling in high school before attending university at Aoyama Gakuin University. After a brilliant career there, he joined New Japan Pro-Wrestling in March 2002 and made his professional debut at Nippon Budokan in a match against Tadao Yasuda on August 29, 2002. On December 9, 2003, a mere sixteen months into his professional career, he crushed Hiroyoshi Tenzan and was crowned the youngest IWGP Heavyweight Champion in history. Even as he pursued greatness in the professional wrestling ring, Nakamura participated in MMA, facing Daniel Gracie of the legendary jiu-jitsu family, and superheavyweight kickboxing champion Alexey Ignashov. Now he thrills fans in the United States and beyond on a weekly basis as one of the top wrestlers in the world.

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