The Great Muta / Keiji Muto: Profile, Career Stats, Face/Heel Turns, Titles Won & Gimmicks

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.

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

The Great Muta / Keiji Muto Profile Index

Profile Info

Gender Male
Real Name Keiji 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)
Nationality Japan
Birth Place Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi, Japan
Billed From
- The Land of the Rising Sun
Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight
- 243 lbs (110 kg)
Nicknames Natural 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

Promotion	from	to
Promotion NOAH	May 16, 2024	Present
Promotion NOAHBrand Heavyweight	September 16, 2019	February 21, 2023
Promotion W 1	July 10, 2013	April 17, 2020
Promotion TNA	March 2, 2014	February 13, 2015
Promotion AJPWBrand Heavyweight	January 11, 2001	June 30, 2013
Promotion NJPWBrand Heavyweight	January 4, 2008	January 4, 2009
Promotion HUSTLE	June 17, 2007	January 12, 2008
Promotion ZERO ONE	March 2, 2003	August 18, 2003
Promotion MPW	September 3, 2001	March 24, 2002
Promotion NJPWBrand Heavyweight	April 27, 1990	January 4, 2002
Promotion WCW	July 11, 2000	September 23, 2000
Promotion WCW	May 26, 1997	September 28, 1997
Promotion WAR	May 24, 1993	January 5, 1994
Promotion WCW	March 11, 1989	February 21, 1993
Promotion NWA	March 11, 1989	December 31, 1990
Promotion WCWA	August 26, 1988	March 3, 1989
Promotion CSP	January 8, 1988	August 6, 1988
Promotion NJPWBrand Junior Heavyweight	October 13, 1986	December 7, 1987
Promotion NWA, CWF	February 14, 1986	September 24, 1986
Promotion PPW	August 9, 1986	August 9, 1986
Promotion NJPWBrand Young Lions	October 5, 1984	October 31, 1985

Images History

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

Face / Heel Turns

Alignment	from	to
Face	September 24, 2000	February 21, 2023
Heel	July 11, 2000	September 23, 2000
Face	September 1, 1998	July 10, 2000
Heel	May 26, 1997	August 31, 1998
Face	February 7, 1990	May 25, 1997
Heel	June 1, 1989	February 6, 1990
Face	October 5, 1984	May 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

Halls of Fame
- WWE Hall of Fame - Year 2023, Individual
New Japan Pro Wrestling
- 4 IWGP Heavyweight Championship
- 1 Greatest 18 Club Championship
- 6 IWGP Tag Team Championship (2 with Masahiro Chono, 2 with Hiroshi Hase, 1 with Taiyo Kea / Maunakea Mossman, 1 with Shiro Koshinaka)
- 5 NJPW Super Grade/NJPW G1 Tag League (1993, 1994, 1997, 1998, 1999) (2 with Hiroshi Hase, 1 with Scott Norton, 1 with Satoshi Kojima, 1 with Masahiro Chono)
- 1 NJPW G1 Climax (1995)
World Championship Wrestling & National Wrestling Alliance
- 1 NWA World Heavyweight Championship
- 1 NWA World Television Championship
World Championship Wrestling
- 1 WCW World Tag Team Championship (with Vampiro)
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)
Pro Wrestling Noah
- 1 GHC Heavyweight Championship
- 1 GHC Tag Team Championship (with Naomichi Marufuji)
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

Tag Teams & Stables
- M's Alliance - Masato Tanaka, Masakatsu Funaki, Naomichi Marufuji , Masaaki Mochizuki, Yuko Miyamoto ( June 20, 2020 - March 13, 2022)
- Keiji Muto & Taiyō Kea - Taiyo Kea / Maunakea Mossman ( February 18, 2001 - April 20, 2008)
- Keiji Muto & Hiroshi Hase - Hiroshi Hase ( May 5, 2001 - September 23, 2002)
- BATT - Bad Ass Translate Trading - Hiroshi Hase, Jinsei Shinzaki / Hakushi, Taiyo Kea / Maunakea Mossman, Shinjiro Otani, Don Frye ( February 11, 2001 - September 12, 2002)
- Dark Carnival - Vampiro, The Demon / Dale Torborg , Shaggy 2 Dope, Violent J ( July 11, 2000 - September 23, 2000)
- nWo Japan - Buff Bagwell, Crush / Brian Adams, Hiro Saito, Hiroyoshi Tenzan, Irwin R. Schyster / Mike Rotunda, Masahiro Chono, Satoshi Kojima, Scott Norton ( May 26, 1997 - January 4, 2000)
- Masahiro Chono & Keiji Muto - Masahiro Chono ( October 12, 1997 - September 14, 1998)
- Keiji Muto & Hiroshi Hase - Hiroshi Hase ( September 18, 1991 - May 27, 1995)
- Fighting Spirit Three Musketeers - Masahiro Chono, Shinya Hashimoto ( October 1, 1988 - August 7, 1994)
- Masahiro Chono & Keiji Muto - Masahiro Chono ( April 27, 1990 - July 20, 1994)
- J-Tex Corporation / Gary Hart International - Buzz Sawyer, Gary Hart, Kazuo Sakurada / Kendo Nagasaki, Terry Funk , Dick Slater ( June 1, 1989 - February 6, 1990)
- The Rising Suns - Kazuo Sakurada / Kendo Nagasaki ( March 28, 1986 - September 21, 1986)
Managers
- Gary Hart