{"product_id":"the-muto-years-paperback","title":"The Muto Years - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJustin Knipper\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by), \u003cb\u003eJonathan Foye\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIt was the best of times, it was the worst of times...\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom 2002 to 2011, Keiji Muto was the President of All Japan Pro Wrestling. Leading All Japan after the cataclysmic roster split, Muto introduced elements of Americanised 'sports entertainment' to a traditional wrestling product. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAlongside classic matches and a revered Triple Crown Heavyweight Championship reign, this time period is remembered for All Japan's roster adding new names. Muto's presidency is also remembered for a sharp decline in All Japan's business and for its tragic ending which changed a wrestler's life forever. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThrough exclusive interviews with those who were there, \u003ci\u003eThe Muto Years\u003c\/i\u003e explores one of the most controversial eras in Japanese professional wrestling. The direct follow up to \u003ci\u003eGanbaru: \u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eHow All Japan Pro Wrestling Survived the Year 2000 Roster Split\u003c\/i\u003e, readers will experience all the ups and downs of \u003ci\u003ePro Wres Love\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 266\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.56 x 7.81 x 5.06 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 04, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42732458803263,"sku":"9798354742820","price":17.28,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/119512becf5feebb712472ee6afc45bb.webp?v=1765132558","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/the-muto-years-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}