A Lion's Tale
Around the World in Spandex
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4.8 • 325 Ratings
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Publisher Description
Experience the thrilling journey of a wrestling superstar in this no-holds-barred memoir from the first undisputed WWE heavyweight champion.
Chris Jericho is the first undisputed Heavyweight Champion of the WWE and WCW, and has been called one of the fifty greatest wrestlers of all time. Now retired, he is writing his memoir, telling the story of his journey from wrestling school in Canada to his time in leagues in Mexico and Japan to his big break in the WCW. He'll dish the dirt on how he worked his way through the ranks alongside major wrestling stars like Chris Benoit and Lance Storm to become a major superstar.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
This funny, insightful and compulsively readable autobiography by professional wrestling superstar "Lion Heart" Jericho matches fellow wrestler Mick Foley's bestselling Have a Nice Day! Jericho reached international stardom after joining the media juggernaut World Wrestling Entertainment (formerly WWF) in 1999, but this book neglects his many accomplishments since then, such as his legendary same-night defeat of wrestling powerhouses "the Rock" and "Stone Cold" Steve Austin to become the WWE's first undisputed heavyweight champion. Instead, Jericho recounts the fascinating story of his early years in effect, a short history of world wrestling trends since 1960 from his "brutal" early training in his native Canada through finally being invited to join the WWE. Jericho ignores or glosses over controversial topics like steroid use, preferring to keep things light and cheery. His hilarious and detailed descriptions of his many bouts, especially his 1995 "calling card" match in Japan before 10,000 fans, will leave readers hoping for a sequel.
Customer Reviews
Learned even more about a fella I thought I already knew.
So entertaining that I bought the other books he authored as well. The line about another wrestler pitching an idea “First he came up with the idea of painting his face and becoming Sting’s Black nemesis, Stang” caused me to choke on the poptart I was eating. 🤣
Lion Tamer delivers
As a long time Chris Jericho fan and a reader of his books I had somehow missed Lion Tamer. I loved it pure and simple. Chris has never been shy about being true to himself and his roots. To actually learn about these roots peels back the layers of one of the greatest entertainers in the world. As big of a personality as Jericho is, it’s hard not to read the book to yourself in his voice. It’s an easy read because it’s a fun read. Whether you know anything about Chris Jericho or not, Lion Tamer is a must for your Jericho-Knowledge.
Phenomenal
This book is truly a phenomenal read I recommended to anybody trying to follow there dreams and aspiring pro wrestlers like myself not only do you get an insight of the business from Chris Jericho himself but the book is also a source of many comedic but deep down inside while reading the book you can feel the love Jericho delivers with each word in the book and this book is filled with so many knowledge and advice 5 stars !!!!