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Takeiji Muto

Bio: Keiji Muto is a Japanese retired professional wrestler and professional wrestling executive. He is known for his work as The Great Muta in World Championship Wrestling (WCW) and New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) during the 1980s and 1990s, and his runs in other Japanese, American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican promotions
Born: Sun, Dec 23 1962
Birthplace: Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi, Japan
Takeiji Muto is 61 years old
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Poster of WWE Hall of Fame 2023
WWE Hall of Fame 2023
Takeiji Muto was
60 in WWE Hall of Fame 2023
as 'The Great Muta'.
Fri, Mar 31 2023
Poster of NOAH: Keiji Muto Grand Final Pro-Wrestling "Last" Love ～Hold Out～
NOAH: Keiji Muto Grand Final Pro-Wrestling "Last" Love ～Hold Out～
Takeiji Muto was
60 in NOAH: Keiji Muto Grand Final Pro-Wrestling "Last" Love ～Hold Out～
as 'Keiji Muto'.
Tue, Feb 21 2023
Poster of NOAH: Great Muta Final "BYE-BYE"
NOAH: Great Muta Final "BYE-BYE"
Takeiji Muto was
60 in NOAH: Great Muta Final "BYE-BYE"
as 'GREAT MUTA'.
Sun, Jan 22 2023
Poster of NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 17: Night 1 in Tokyo Dome
NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 17: Night 1 in Tokyo Dome
Takeiji Muto was
60 in NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 17: Night 1 in Tokyo Dome
as 'Keiji Muto'.
Wed, Jan 04 2023
Poster of NOAH: The New Year 2023
NOAH: The New Year 2023
Takeiji Muto was
60 in NOAH: The New Year 2023
as 'The Great Muta'.
Sun, Jan 01 2023
Poster of NJPW x STARDOM: Historic X-Over
NJPW x STARDOM: Historic X-Over
Takeiji Muto was
59 in NJPW x STARDOM: Historic X-Over
as 'The Great Muta'.
Sun, Nov 20 2022
Poster of NJPW & NOAH: Wrestle Kingdom 16 - Night 3
NJPW & NOAH: Wrestle Kingdom 16 - Night 3
Takeiji Muto was
59 in NJPW & NOAH: Wrestle Kingdom 16 - Night 3
as 'Keiji Muto'.
Sat, Jan 08 2022
Poster of NOAH: The New Year 2022
NOAH: The New Year 2022
Takeiji Muto was
59 in NOAH: The New Year 2022
as 'Keiji Muto'.
Sat, Jan 01 2022
Poster of CyberFight Festival 2021
CyberFight Festival 2021
Takeiji Muto was
58 in CyberFight Festival 2021
as 'Keiji Muto'.
Sun, Jun 06 2021
Poster of NOAH: Destination 2021 - Back To Budokan
NOAH: Destination 2021 - Back To Budokan
Takeiji Muto was
58 in NOAH: Destination 2021 - Back To Budokan
Fri, Feb 12 2021
Poster of NOAH: The Best - Final Chronicle 2020
NOAH: The Best - Final Chronicle 2020
Takeiji Muto was
57 in NOAH: The Best - Final Chronicle 2020
Sun, Dec 06 2020
Poster of NOAH: 20th Anniversary - NOAH The Chronicle Vol. 4
NOAH: 20th Anniversary - NOAH The Chronicle Vol. 4
Takeiji Muto was
57 in NOAH: 20th Anniversary - NOAH The Chronicle Vol. 4
as 'Keiji Muto'.
Sun, Nov 22 2020
Poster of WrestleCade Supershow 2019
WrestleCade Supershow 2019
Takeiji Muto was
56 in WrestleCade Supershow 2019
as 'The Great Muta'.
Sat, Nov 30 2019
Poster of IMPACT Wrestling: A Night You Can't Mist
IMPACT Wrestling: A Night You Can't Mist
Takeiji Muto was
56 in IMPACT Wrestling: A Night You Can't Mist
as 'Great Muta'.
Sun, Jun 09 2019
Poster of DDT Judgement
DDT Judgement
Takeiji Muto was
55 in DDT Judgement
as 'The Great Muta'.
Sun, Mar 25 2018
Poster of WWE: The U.S. Championship: A Legacy of Greatness
WWE: The U.S. Championship: A Legacy of Greatness
Takeiji Muto was
53 in WWE: The U.S. Championship: A Legacy of Greatness
as 'The Great Muta (archive footage)'.
Tue, Apr 26 2016
Poster of TNA One Night Only: Global Impact: USA vs The World 2015
TNA One Night Only: Global Impact: USA vs The World 2015
Takeiji Muto was
52 in TNA One Night Only: Global Impact: USA vs The World 2015
as 'The Great Muta'.
Fri, Dec 04 2015
Poster of TNA Bound For Glory 2014
TNA Bound For Glory 2014
Takeiji Muto was
51 in TNA Bound For Glory 2014
as 'The Great Muta'.
Sun, Oct 12 2014
Poster of WWE: The Best of Sting
WWE: The Best of Sting
Takeiji Muto was
51 in WWE: The Best of Sting
as 'The Great Muta'.
Tue, Sep 23 2014
Poster of WWE United We Slam: The Best of The Great American Bash
WWE United We Slam: The Best of The Great American Bash
Takeiji Muto was
51 in WWE United We Slam: The Best of The Great American Bash
as 'The Great Muta'.
Tue, Jul 15 2014
Poster of TNA One Night Only: Global IMPACT Japan 2014
TNA One Night Only: Global IMPACT Japan 2014
Takeiji Muto was
51 in TNA One Night Only: Global IMPACT Japan 2014
as 'The Great Muta'.
Fri, Jul 04 2014
Poster of WCW'S Greatest Pay-Per-View Matches Volume 1
WCW'S Greatest Pay-Per-View Matches Volume 1
Takeiji Muto was
51 in WCW'S Greatest Pay-Per-View Matches Volume 1
as 'The Great Muta'.
Wed, Mar 12 2014
Poster of TNA Lockdown 2014
TNA Lockdown 2014
Takeiji Muto was
51 in TNA Lockdown 2014
as 'The Great Muta'.
Sun, Mar 09 2014
Poster of NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 8
NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 8
Takeiji Muto was
51 in NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 8
as 'The Great Muta'.
Sat, Jan 04 2014
Poster of Wrestle-1 Raising An Army Tour - Day 1
Wrestle-1 Raising An Army Tour - Day 1
Takeiji Muto was
50 in Wrestle-1 Raising An Army Tour - Day 1
Sun, Sep 08 2013
Poster of NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 7
NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 7
Takeiji Muto was
50 in NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 7
as 'Keiji Muto'.
Fri, Jan 04 2013
Poster of NJPW & AJPW 40th Anniversary: We Are Pro-Wrestling Love
NJPW & AJPW 40th Anniversary: We Are Pro-Wrestling Love
Takeiji Muto was
49 in NJPW & AJPW 40th Anniversary: We Are Pro-Wrestling Love
Sun, Jul 01 2012
Poster of NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 6
NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 6
Takeiji Muto was
49 in NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 6
as 'Keiji Muto'.
Wed, Jan 04 2012
Poster of WWE: Starrcade - The Essential Collection
WWE: Starrcade - The Essential Collection
Takeiji Muto was
49 in WWE: Starrcade - The Essential Collection
as 'The Great Muta'.
Tue, Jan 03 2012
Poster of ROH: Japan's Finest
ROH: Japan's Finest
Takeiji Muto was
49 in ROH: Japan's Finest
as 'The Great Muta'.
Sun, Jan 01 2012
Poster of All Together
All Together
Takeiji Muto was
48 in All Together
Sat, Aug 27 2011
Poster of Milocrorze: A Love Story
Milocrorze: A Love Story
Takeiji Muto was
48 in Milocrorze: A Love Story
as 'gaming house owner'.
Fri, Feb 18 2011
Poster of PWG: Kurt Russellreunion
PWG: Kurt Russellreunion
Takeiji Muto was
47 in PWG: Kurt Russellreunion
as 'The Great Mutah'.
Sat, Jan 30 2010
Poster of NJPW Masahiro Chono 25th Anniversary ~ Aristrist In Ryogoku Kokugikan~
NJPW Masahiro Chono 25th Anniversary ~ Aristrist In Ryogoku Kokugikan~
Takeiji Muto was
46 in NJPW Masahiro Chono 25th Anniversary ~ Aristrist In Ryogoku Kokugikan~
Mon, Oct 12 2009
Poster of NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 3
NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 3
Takeiji Muto was
46 in NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 3
as 'Keiji Muto'.
Sun, Jan 04 2009
Poster of Bloodstained Memoirs
Bloodstained Memoirs
Takeiji Muto was
46 in Bloodstained Memoirs
as 'Himself'.
Thu, Jan 01 2009
Poster of NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 2
NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 2
Takeiji Muto was
45 in NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 2
as 'Great Muta'.
Fri, Jan 04 2008
Poster of Hustle Aid 2007
Hustle Aid 2007
Takeiji Muto was
44 in Hustle Aid 2007
as 'Great Muta'.
Sun, Jun 17 2007
Poster of NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 1
NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 1
Takeiji Muto was
44 in NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 1
as 'Keiji Muto'.
Thu, Jan 04 2007
Poster of AJPW Realize
AJPW Realize
Takeiji Muto was
42 in AJPW Realize
Wed, Feb 16 2005
Poster of Rikidozan: A Hero Extraordinaire
Rikidozan: A Hero Extraordinaire
Takeiji Muto was
41 in Rikidozan: A Hero Extraordinaire
as 'Harold Sakata'.
Wed, Dec 15 2004
Poster of NOAH: Departure 2004
NOAH: Departure 2004
Takeiji Muto was
41 in NOAH: Departure 2004
Sat, Jul 10 2004
Poster of ROH: Final Battle
ROH: Final Battle
Takeiji Muto was
41 in ROH: Final Battle
as 'The Great Muta'.
Sat, Dec 27 2003
Poster of AJPW Road To Re-BirthxRe-Verse 2003 - Day 11: 31st Anniversary
AJPW Road To Re-BirthxRe-Verse 2003 - Day 11: 31st Anniversary
Takeiji Muto was
40 in AJPW Road To Re-BirthxRe-Verse 2003 - Day 11: 31st Anniversary
Sun, Oct 26 2003
Poster of AJPW: 2ND WRESTLE-1
AJPW: 2ND WRESTLE-1
Takeiji Muto was
40 in AJPW: 2ND WRESTLE-1
Sun, Jan 19 2003
Poster of NJPW The Spiral
NJPW The Spiral
Takeiji Muto was
39 in NJPW The Spiral
as 'GREAT MUTA'.
Mon, Oct 14 2002
Poster of NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 2001
NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 2001
Takeiji Muto was
38 in NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 2001
Sat, May 05 2001
Poster of NJPW Hyper Battle 2001 - Day 15
NJPW Hyper Battle 2001 - Day 15
Takeiji Muto was
38 in NJPW Hyper Battle 2001 - Day 15
Tue, Mar 20 2001
Poster of AJPW Giant Baba Memorial Spectacular
AJPW Giant Baba Memorial Spectacular
Takeiji Muto was
38 in AJPW Giant Baba Memorial Spectacular
Sun, Jan 28 2001
Poster of WCW Fall Brawl 2000
WCW Fall Brawl 2000
Takeiji Muto was
37 in WCW Fall Brawl 2000
as 'The Great Muta'.
Sun, Sep 17 2000
Poster of WCW New Blood Rising
WCW New Blood Rising
Takeiji Muto was
37 in WCW New Blood Rising
as 'The Great Muta'.
Sun, Aug 13 2000
Poster of NJPW Final Dome
NJPW Final Dome
Takeiji Muto was
36 in NJPW Final Dome
as 'Keiji Muto'.
Mon, Oct 11 1999
Poster of WCW Bash at The Beach 1997
WCW Bash at The Beach 1997
Takeiji Muto was
34 in WCW Bash at The Beach 1997
as 'The Great Muta'.
Sun, Jul 13 1997
Poster of Dragon Blue
Dragon Blue
Takeiji Muto was
33 in Dragon Blue
as 'Ryusaki'.
Thu, Jul 04 1996
Poster of NJPW Battle Formation '96
NJPW Battle Formation '96
Takeiji Muto was
33 in NJPW Battle Formation '96
as 'Great Muta'.
Mon, Apr 29 1996
Poster of The Great Muta: The Origin Of The Demon
The Great Muta: The Origin Of The Demon
Takeiji Muto was
33 in The Great Muta: The Origin Of The Demon
as 'The Great Muta'.
Sat, Dec 23 1995
Poster of WCW Slamboree 1995
WCW Slamboree 1995
Takeiji Muto was
32 in WCW Slamboree 1995
as 'The Great Muta'.
Sun, May 21 1995
Poster of NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 1995
NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 1995
Takeiji Muto was
32 in NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 1995
Wed, May 03 1995
Poster of NJPW Summer Struggle 1994 - Day 8
NJPW Summer Struggle 1994 - Day 8
Takeiji Muto was
31 in NJPW Summer Struggle 1994 - Day 8
Fri, Jul 08 1994
Poster of WCW Spring Stampede 1994
WCW Spring Stampede 1994
Takeiji Muto was
31 in WCW Spring Stampede 1994
as 'The Great Muta'.
Sun, Apr 17 1994
Poster of NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 1993
NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 1993
Takeiji Muto was
30 in NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 1993
as 'Great Muta'.
Mon, May 03 1993
Poster of WCW SuperBrawl III
WCW SuperBrawl III
Takeiji Muto was
30 in WCW SuperBrawl III
as 'The Great Muta'.
Sun, Feb 21 1993
Poster of WCW/New Japan Supershow III
WCW/New Japan Supershow III
Takeiji Muto was
30 in WCW/New Japan Supershow III
as 'The Great Muta'.
Mon, Jan 04 1993
Poster of WCW Starrcade
WCW Starrcade
Takeiji Muto was
30 in WCW Starrcade
as 'The Great Muta'.
Mon, Dec 28 1992
Poster of NJPW Battle Zone Space II
NJPW Battle Zone Space II
Takeiji Muto was
29 in NJPW Battle Zone Space II
Mon, Nov 23 1992
Poster of WCW/New Japan Supershow II
WCW/New Japan Supershow II
Takeiji Muto was
29 in WCW/New Japan Supershow II
as 'The Great Muta'.
Sat, Jan 04 1992
Poster of WCW Clash of the Champions XV: Knocksville USA
WCW Clash of the Champions XV: Knocksville USA
Takeiji Muto was
28 in WCW Clash of the Champions XV: Knocksville USA
as 'The Great Muta'.
Wed, Jun 12 1991
Poster of WCW/New Japan Supershow: Rumble in The Rising Sun
WCW/New Japan Supershow: Rumble in The Rising Sun
Takeiji Muto was
28 in WCW/New Japan Supershow: Rumble in The Rising Sun
as 'The Great Muta'.
Thu, Mar 21 1991
Poster of WCW Starrcade '90: Collision Course
WCW Starrcade '90: Collision Course
Takeiji Muto was
27 in WCW Starrcade '90: Collision Course
as 'The Great Muta'.
Sun, Dec 16 1990
Poster of WCW Clash of The Champions X: Texas Shootout
WCW Clash of The Champions X: Texas Shootout
Takeiji Muto was
27 in WCW Clash of The Champions X: Texas Shootout
as 'The Great Muta'.
Tue, Feb 06 1990
Poster of WCW Starrcade '89: Future Shock
WCW Starrcade '89: Future Shock
Takeiji Muto was
26 in WCW Starrcade '89: Future Shock
as 'The Great Muta'.
Wed, Dec 13 1989
Poster of WCW Halloween Havoc '89
WCW Halloween Havoc '89
Takeiji Muto was
26 in WCW Halloween Havoc '89
as 'The Great Muta'.
Sat, Oct 28 1989
Poster of WCW Clash of The Champions VIII: Fall Brawl '89
WCW Clash of The Champions VIII: Fall Brawl '89
Takeiji Muto was
26 in WCW Clash of The Champions VIII: Fall Brawl '89
as 'The Great Muta'.
Tue, Sep 12 1989
Poster of NWA The Great American Bash '89: The Glory Days
NWA The Great American Bash '89: The Glory Days
Takeiji Muto was
26 in NWA The Great American Bash '89: The Glory Days
as 'The Great Muta'.
Sun, Jul 23 1989
Poster of NWA WrestleWar '89: The Music City Showdown
NWA WrestleWar '89: The Music City Showdown
Takeiji Muto was
26 in NWA WrestleWar '89: The Music City Showdown
as 'The Great Muta'.
Sun, May 07 1989
Poster of WCW Clash of The Champions VI: Ragin' Cajun
WCW Clash of The Champions VI: Ragin' Cajun
Takeiji Muto was
26 in WCW Clash of The Champions VI: Ragin' Cajun
as 'The Great Muta'.
Sun, Apr 02 1989
Poster of WCCW Cotton Bowl Extravaganza '88
WCCW Cotton Bowl Extravaganza '88
Takeiji Muto was
25 in WCCW Cotton Bowl Extravaganza '88
as 'Super Black Ninja'.
Sat, Oct 15 1988
Poster of Luminous Woman
Luminous Woman
Takeiji Muto was
24 in Luminous Woman
as 'Sensaku Matsunami'.
Sat, Oct 24 1987
Poster of NWA Battle of the Belts III
NWA Battle of the Belts III
Takeiji Muto was
23 in NWA Battle of the Belts III
as 'The White Ninja'.
Mon, Sep 01 1986
Poster of NWA Battle of The Belts II
NWA Battle of The Belts II
Takeiji Muto was
23 in NWA Battle of The Belts II
as 'The White Ninja'.
Fri, Feb 14 1986
Poster of Christopher Daniels: The Fallen Angel
Christopher Daniels: The Fallen Angel
Takeiji Muto will be
61+ in Christopher Daniels: The Fallen Angel
as 'Great Muta'.
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Poster of All Elite Wrestling: Rampage
All Elite Wrestling: Rampage
Takeiji Muto was
58+ in All Elite Wrestling: Rampage
as 'Great Muta'.
First Air Date
Fri, Aug 13 2021
Poster of 焼肉プロレス
焼肉プロレス
Takeiji Muto was
56+ in 焼肉プロレス
First Air Date
Thu, Jul 04 2019
Poster of Sentosha: Battle Wheels
Sentosha: Battle Wheels
Takeiji Muto was
54+ in Sentosha: Battle Wheels
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 06 2017
Poster of WCW Monday Nitro
WCW Monday Nitro
Takeiji Muto was
32+ in WCW Monday Nitro
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 04 1995