Dragon's Hoard: The Impossible Legacy Of The J-Crown Championship

In late 1996, at the absolute height of the Monday Night Wars, one man achieved the impossible. Japanese superstar Último Dragón stunned the wrestling world by simultaneously holding ten major international championships, a record that remains untouched and seemingly unbreakable. This book is the definitive, exhaustively researched history of this singular accomplishment, deconstructing the political miracle known as the J-Crown and the man who conquered it.

Set against the chaotic backdrop of the battle between WCW and the WWF, this book details how eight championships from competing promotions in Japan, Mexico, and the United Kingdom were unified into a single, undisputed title. It was a brief, dazzling moment when promotional boundaries dissolved, allowing for the creation of the most prestigious prize in the history of junior heavyweight wrestling. Discover the intricate story of the alliances and rivalries that made this fragile truce possible.

This story traces the unique history of each of the ten championships, from the legendary IWGP Junior Heavyweight title to the long-lost WWF Light Heavyweight belt and the prestigious lucha libre crowns with lineages stretching back to El Santo. The book provides detailed profiles of the key figures who shaped this story, including the visionary Jushin "Thunder" Liger, the rebel king The Great Sasuke, and the ultimate collector, Último Dragón. Go behind the scenes to understand the negotiations, the classic matches, and the political bombshell that ultimately shattered the crown forever.

This is more than just a history of a championship; it is an analysis of a moment in time that can never be replicated in the modern, corporate landscape of professional wrestling. For fans of the golden age of the 1990s and the revolutionary junior heavyweight style, this book reveals the complete, untold story behind the sport’s most incredible feat. Uncover the definitive history of the J-Crown and the ten belts of Último Dragón.