The Great Muta / Keiji Muto

Known as: Keiji Muto, Keiji Muto / The Great Muta, Kokushi Muso, The Great Muta, The Super Black Ninja, The White Ninja
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On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of The Great Muta / Keiji Muto, with his Career History, real name, age, height and weight, the Promotions he worked for, all the Face/Heel turns, the Championship Titles he won, his Finishers, Theme Songs, Tag Teams and Stables, his appearance changes through the years, and more.

Keiji Mutoh (武藤 敬司) was born in Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi, Japan on December 23, 1962, and he is currently 62 years old.

He is currently a Coach and Ambassador, working for Pro Wrestling NOAH.

Keiji Muto is a 6-time World Champion, and has won a total of 16 championships in major promotions during his career.

The Great Muta / Keiji Muto was inducted in the WWE Hall of Fame in 2023.

The Great Muta / Keiji Muto Profile Index

Profile Info

  • GenderMale
  • Real NameKeiji Mutoh (武藤 敬司)
  • Ring Names
    • Keiji Muto (January 23, 2023 - Present)
    • Keiji Muto / The Great Muta (June 22, 2002 - January 22, 2023)
    • Keiji Muto (December 31, 2000 - June 21, 2002)
    • Kokushi Muso (September 3, 2001 - August 18, 2003)
    • The Great Muta (March 12, 1989 - December 30, 2000)
    • Keiji Muto (April 27, 1990 - January 4, 2000)
    • The Super Black Ninja (January 8, 1988 - March 11, 1989)
    • Keiji Muto (October 13, 1986 - January 7, 1988)
    • The White Ninja (February 14, 1986 - October 12, 1986)
    • Keiji Muto (October 5, 1984 - February 13, 1986)
  • Born December 23, 1962 (age 62)
  • NationalityNationality: JapanJapan
  • Birth PlaceFujiyoshida, Yamanashi, Japan
  • Billed From
    • The Land of the Rising Sun
  • Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
  • Weight
    • 243 lbs (110 kg)
  • NicknamesNatural Born Master; Space Lone Wolf

Career History

  • Roles

    • Wrestler (October 5, 1984 - February 21, 2023)
    • Promoter, Producer (March 28, 2017 - April 17, 2020)
    • President (July 10, 2013 - March 27, 2017)
    • President (September 30, 2002 - June 7, 2011)
    • Coach, Ambassador (May 16, 2024 - Present)

  • Promotions History

    Promotionfromto
    PromotionPro Wrestling NOAHNOAHMay 16, 2024Present
    PromotionPro Wrestling NOAHNOAHBrand Heavyweight September 16, 2019February 21, 2023
    PromotionWrestle-1W 1July 10, 2013April 17, 2020
    PromotionTotal Nonstop ActionTNAMarch 2, 2014February 13, 2015
    PromotionAll Japan Pro WrestlingAJPWBrand Heavyweight January 11, 2001June 30, 2013
    PromotionNew Japan Pro WrestlingNJPWBrand Heavyweight January 4, 2008January 4, 2009
    PromotionHUSTLEHUSTLEJune 17, 2007January 12, 2008
    PromotionPro Wrestling ZERO-ONEZERO ONEMarch 2, 2003August 18, 2003
    PromotionMichinoku Pro WrestlingMPWSeptember 3, 2001March 24, 2002
    PromotionNew Japan Pro WrestlingNJPWBrand Heavyweight April 27, 1990January 4, 2002
    PromotionWorld Championship WrestlingWCWJuly 11, 2000September 23, 2000
    PromotionWorld Championship WrestlingWCWMay 26, 1997September 28, 1997
    PromotionCatch Wrestling AssociationCWA AUSTRIADecember 16, 1995December 16, 1995
    PromotionWrestle and RomanceWARMay 24, 1993January 5, 1994
    PromotionWorld Championship WrestlingWCWMarch 11, 1989February 21, 1993
    PromotionNational Wrestling AllianceNWAMarch 11, 1989December 31, 1990
    PromotionWorld Class Wrestling AssociationWCWAAugust 26, 1988March 3, 1989
    PromotionCapitol Sports PromotionsCSPJanuary 8, 1988August 6, 1988
    PromotionNew Japan Pro WrestlingNJPWBrand Junior Heavyweight October 13, 1986December 7, 1987
    PromotionNational Wrestling AllianceNWA, Championship Wrestling from FloridaCWFFebruary 14, 1986September 24, 1986
    PromotionPolynesian Pacific Championship WrestlingPPWAugust 9, 1986August 9, 1986
    PromotionNew Japan Pro WrestlingNJPWBrand Young Lions October 5, 1984October 31, 1985

  • Images History

    Jan 2023
    Jan 2023
    Jun 2002
    Jun 2002
    Dec 2000
    Dec 2000
    May 1997
    May 1997
    Mar 1989
    Mar 1989
    Jan 1988
    Jan 1988
    Oct 1986
    Oct 1986
    Feb 1986
    Feb 1986
    Oct 1984
    Oct 1984

  • Face / Heel Turns

    AlignmentDetailsfromto
    FaceSeptember 24, 2000February 21, 2023
    HeelJuly 11, 2000September 23, 2000
    FaceSeptember 1, 1998July 10, 2000
    HeelMay 26, 1997August 31, 1998
    FaceFebruary 7, 1990May 25, 1997
    HeelJune 1, 1989February 6, 1990
    FaceOctober 5, 1984May 31, 1989

  • Finishers

    • Muta Lock - Inverted Indian Deathlock Facelock (March 12, 1989 - February 21, 2023)
    • Shining Wizard / Senkou Youjutsu (October 5, 1984 - February 21, 2023)
    • Moonsault (October 5, 1984 - March 25, 2018)

  • Theme Songs

    • Theme Song"Hold Out" by Osamu Suzuki - Single (July 10, 2013 - February 21, 2023)
    • Theme Song"Great Muta Concerto" by Taketa Magic Orchestra - Single (January 1, 2010 - July 9, 2013)
    • Theme Song"Trans Magic" by Heart Blow - Single (January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2009)
    • Theme Song"Muta Praise Bloom" by Heart Blow - Single (December 27, 2003 - December 31, 2006)
    • Theme Song"Symbol" by Osamu Suzuki - Single (January 11, 2001 - December 26, 2003)
    • Theme Song"Muta" by Osamu Suzuki - Single (April 27, 1990 - January 4, 2002)
    • Theme Song"Tokyo Takeaway" by Paul Osborne & Hans Engstrom - Single (March 11, 1989 - February 21, 1993)
    • Theme Song"Hold Out" by Osamu Suzuki - Single (October 13, 1986 - December 7, 1987)
    • Theme Song"The Final Countdown" by Europe - Single (October 5, 1984 - October 31, 1985)

Titles & Accomplishments

  • Career Awards

  • New Japan Pro Wrestling

    World Championship Wrestling & National Wrestling Alliance

    Pro Wrestling NOAH

    World Championship Wrestling

  • All Japan Pro Wrestling

    • 3 AJPW Triple Crown Heavyweight Championship
    • 5 AJPW Unified World Tag Team Championship (1 with Taiyō Kea, 1 with Arashi, 1 with Joe Doering, 1 with Masakatsu Funaki, 1 with KENSO)
    • 2 F-1 Tag Team Championship (with Kannazuki)

    Wrestle-1

    • 1 Wrestle-1 Championship
    • 1 F-1 Tag Team Championship (with Kannazuki)

    Championship Wrestling from Florida

    • 1 NWA Florida Heavyweight Championship

    Continental Wrestling Federation

    • 1 NWA Southeastern United States Junior Heavyweight Championship

    World Wrestling Council

    • 1 WWC Puerto Rico Heavyweight Championship
    • 1 WWC World Television Championship

    Other Titles

    • 1 Bahamut Championship (with Sugi-chan)

  • Other Accomplishments

    • WCW BattleBowl Winner (1992)
    • NJPW MVP Award (2001)
    • NJPW Singles Best Bout (2001 - vs. Yuji Nagata on 08/12)
    • NJPW Tag Team Best Bout (2001 - with Hiroshi Hase vs. Jun Akiyama & Yuji Nagata on 08/08)
    • AJPW Champion Carnival Winner (2002, 2004, 2007)
    • AJPW World's Strongest Tag Determination League Winner (2001 - with Taiyō Kea; 2007 - with Joe Doering; 2009 - with Masakatsu Funaki)
    • AJPW Giant Baba Six Man Cup Winner (2002 - with George Hines and Kaz Hayashi)
    • AJPW January 2 Korakuen Hall Heavyweight Battle Royal Winner (2011)
    • AJPW January 3 Korakuen Hall Junior Heavyweight Battle Royal Winner (2011)
    • TNA Global Impact Tournament Winner (2015 – with Drew Galloway, Magnus, Bram, The Great Sanada, Sonjay Dutt, Khoya, Rockstar Spud, Tigre Uno & Angelina Love)
    • 3° in the PWI 500 (2002)
    • 25° in the PWI Years Top 500 (2003)
    • Tokyo Sports Wrestler of the Year (1995, 1999, 2001, 2008)
    • Tokyo Sports Best Bout Award (2021 - vs. Go Shiozaki, at Destination 2021: Back to Budokan)
    • Tokyo Sports Match of the Year (1999 - with Genichiro Tenryu on 05/03; 2011 - with Kenta Kobashi vs. Takashi Iizuka & Toru Yano at All Together)
    • Tokyo Sports Tag Team of the Year (1990 - with Masahiro Chono; 2005 - with Akebono)
    • Tokyo Sports Outstanding Performance Award (1998)
    • Tokyo Sports Special Award (1989)
    • Tokyo Sports Rookie of the Year (1986)
    • Nikkan Sports Wrestler of the Year (1999, 2001, 2008)
    • Nikkan Sports Match of the Year (1999 - vs. Genichiro Tenryu on 05/03; 2001 - with Hiroshi Hase vs. Yuji Nagata & Jun Akiyama on 08/08)
    • Nikkan Sports Tag Team of the Year (2009 - with Masakatsu Funaki)
    • Nikkan Sports Outstanding Performance Award (1998)
    • Nikkan Sports Technique Award (1997)
    • Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame induction (class of 1999)
    • WON Wrestler of the Year (2001)
    • WON Match of the Year (2001 - vs. Genichiro Tenryu on 08/08)
    • WON Most Improved Wrestler (2001)
    • WON Readers' Favorite Wrestler (2001)
    • WON Best Wrestling Maneuver (2001 - Shining Wizard)

Teams & Relations

The Great Muta Games Appearances (7)

WWE Main Series (2/26)

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WWE 2K24

Other Games (5)

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Champions
Great Muta
Wrestle Kingdom 2
Great Muta
Wrestle Kingdom
The Great Muta
Virtual Pro Wrestling 2
Bad Blood
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