The Great Muta is set to have his final “bye-bye” in 2023.
Pro Wrestling NOAH confirmed that the Great Muta (Keiji Muto) will have his final match at the Yokohama Arena on Sunday, January 22, 2023. No opponent has been announced for the match at this time.
The 59-year-old wrestling legend made his pro wrestling debut in October of 1984 and has many accolades to his resume, including his reigns as GHC Heavyweight Champion, IWGP Heavyweight Champion (4 times), and All-Japan Triple Crown Heavyweight Champion (3 times).
Mutoh previously announced he was planning to retire in 2023, citing his doctor’s advice to hang it up before he needs to have hip replacement surgery. At the time of the announcement (in June 2022), Mutoh said he had planned on having five more matches before retiring. He has competed three times since that announcement, two matches for NOAH and once for DragonGate at the Ultimo Dragon anniversary show in July.
More event information for The Great Muta’s Final Bye-Bye is below, per Pro Wrestling NOAH:
- Bell time: 15:00 (JST)
- Doors: 13:30 (JST)
- Venue: Yokohama Arena
- Sponsor: CyberFight Co., Ltd.
Ticket prices range from 5,000 – 100,000 yen. This tournament will have ladies seats, VIP seats, and social distanced seats.
Ticket sales will be on sale for the NOAH official fan club (pre-sale) from October 8th (Sat) 12:00 JST to October 17th (Mon) 23:59 JST. A pre-sale for WRESTLE UNIVERSE members will be from October 21st (Friday) 12:00 to October 23rd (Sunday) 18:00 JST. Tickets for the general public will go on sale on November 12th (Sat) at 10: 00 JST.
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