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The Great Muta's Real Name: Keiji Mutō
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The Great Muta (グレート・ムタ) 本名: Keiji Mutō (武藤敬司)
Answer: The Great Muta was the face-painted alter ego of Keiji Mutō (武藤敬司). Mutō retired from wrestling in February 2023.
Keiji Mutō was born on December 23, 1962, in Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi Prefecture. He debuted for New Japan Pro-Wrestling in 1984. While wrestling in the US in 1989 for World Championship Wrestling (WCW), he became The Great Muta, a mysterious face-painted character famous for spraying "poison mist." The character was billed as the son of The Great Kabuki.
Mutō wrestled both as himself and as Muta, winning major titles in NJPW, All Japan Pro Wrestling and Pro Wrestling Noah, and later ran All Japan and Wrestle-1. Muta's last match took place in January 2023, and Mutō's final match was at the Tokyo Dome on February 21, 2023. He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2023.
FAQ
Are The Great Muta and Keiji Mutō the same person? Yes. Muta was Mutō's alter ego.
What is The Great Muta known for? His face paint and spraying green or red "poison mist."