Keiji Muto calls it a career.
Keiji Muto stepped into the ring for the final time on February 21 at Pro Wrestling NOAH Muto Grand Final, taking on Tetsuya Naito. Muto left it all in the ring, but was ultimately bested by Naito, who finished off the legend with Destino.
Muto and Naito embraced after the match.
However, Muto was not done as he called out Masahiro Chono for an impromptu match. Chono accepted the offer and went on to tap out Muto with an STF in what will officially be the last match for both men.
SHINING WIZAAAAAAAAAARD #noah_ghc #muto_final #MutoFinal @noahglobal
— Kayden/ケイデン---- (@KVR216) February 21, 2023
https://t.co/AcNFjcpyVs pic.twitter.com/op1h6ftV5x
KEIJI MUTO PAYS TRIBUTE TO MISAWA WITH AN EMERALD FLOWSION!! #noah_ghc #MutoFinal pic.twitter.com/WZHljsah1M
— Pro Wrestling NOAH Global (@noahglobal) February 21, 2023
Tanahashi trying his best to not cry watching Muto's final ride. pic.twitter.com/xbfbm7MRm3
— Drainmaker --️ -- (@DrainBamager) February 21, 2023
DESTINOOOO!!! Tetsuya Naito defeats Keiji Mutoh in his final match.
— Abhishek (@AbhishekPW) February 21, 2023
Thank you for everything , Sir @muto_keiji #MutoFinal #noah_ghc pic.twitter.com/2FJXhtk0q7
Chono beats Muto with the submission!!!
— Drainmaker --️ -- (@DrainBamager) February 21, 2023
The secret main event of the show. Haha, this was fucking amazing.pic.twitter.com/js0A3jWx79
Keiji Mutoh leaves into retirement. Thank you Keiji Mutoh! pic.twitter.com/36ggemJbsq
— Dark Puroresu Flowsion (@PuroresuFlow) February 21, 2023
The final image from Keiji Muto's retirement show pic.twitter.com/s5EcN9OzF4
— Ciarán (@CiaranRH93) February 21, 2023
Muto began his career in October 1984 and went on to have a legendary run that included stints in NJPW, WCW, AJPW, Pro Wrestling NOAH, and more promotions. He famously portrayed The Great Muta, one of the most influential characters in wrestling history. He wrestled his final match as Great Muta on January 22.
Muto is a former Triple Crown Heavyweight Champion, IWGP Heavyweight Champion, and GHC Heavyweight Champion.
Fans can find results from Muto Grand Final by clicking here.
